The air quality in our home can impact us in ways we don’t realize. In the warm Michigan months, we can open the windows and allow fresh air in. But in the winter months, the air inside our homes can become stuffy and we soon realize our air quality may be lacking. You can feel your air quality is poor when your sinuses become dry, your eyes are irritated, and asthma sufferers experience heightened symptoms. There are many steps you can take to improve the air quality in your home including cleaning your air ducts and vacuuming more often, but what if I told you that you can improve your air quality with a beautiful and inexpensive houseplant?
These 10 houseplants will improve your air quality in no time!
Snake Plant: Also known as Mother-In-Laws Tongue, this vertical growing plant is perfect for purifying the air in your bedroom. It purifies toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, and releases oxygen at night for restful sleep.
Light needs: indirect sun {light shining through a curtain}
Water needs: water every 2 weeks, allowing the soil to drain completely when watering
Aloe Vera: An aloe plant offers a wide range of benefits one of them being removing formaldehyde from the air.
Light needs: full sun
Water needs: well-drained soil, water in small amounts
Peace Lily: This popular houseplant grows beautiful, dark green leaves that will purify your air all season long.
Light needs: bright to moderate light {if your peace lily gets adequate light it will bloom white flowers}
Water needs: well-drained soil, water when dry
Rubber Plant: You can often find baby rubber plants at your local nursery or hardware store. This houseplant removes chemicals from the air and emits high oxygen content into the air.
Light needs: indirect light {light shining through a curtain}
Water needs: weekly to bi-weekly, allow the soil to dry completely before watering
Garden Mum: This popular, fall flower can be planted in a pot and brought indoors to add color to your home and remove pollutants like ammonia and benzene from the air.
Light needs: part sun
Water needs: lots of water
Boston Fern: This whispy fern is not only beautiful but is one of the best houseplants for air purifying. It is best for purifying the air in your bathrooms as it enjoys humidity.
Light needs: indirect light {light shining through a curtain}
Water needs: water weekly, likes high humidity
English Ivy: If you or someone in your home struggles with asthma or allergies, English Ivy is a houseplant you must try thanks to its benefit of removing a variety of chemicals from the air.
Light needs: indirect light {light shining through a curtain}
Water needs: water once a week, allow to drain completely
Orchid: These beautiful plants love lots of light and will flourish for months on end to provide air purification to any room.
Light needs: full light
Water needs: lots of water, once the soil is dry
Chinese Evergreen: It’s pretty leaves will remove many chemicals from the air and fill your air with high oxygen content.
Light needs: no light required, enjoys full shade
Water needs: water once a week and allow to drain after each watering
Bamboo Palm: This natural humidifier is perfect for dry rooms in the winter. It removes formaldehyde from the air and will create a tropical presence in any room.
Light needs: bright-indirect light {light shining through a curtain}
Water needs: moist soil
