Top Air Filter Plants

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According to this study by NASA, these air filtering plants remove 90% of formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene within 24 hours. Studies show that just one 6ft houseplant per 100 square feet of living area will be enough to filter out pollutants. The plants filter the air by breaking down indoor pollutants and absorbing the chemicals through their leaves. The bacteria in the roots of the plants help break down contaminants which are then turned into nutrients. Magic! See? Plants are our friends. See how much we need them to survive?

Check out an extended list of air filtering plants and what they filter out.

Be sure to bookmark this post for reference and take it to your local plant store to grab some seeds or a whole plant!


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Benefits of having plants in your home;

• Fight colds: indoor plants have been shown to reduce cold-related illnesses by more than 30% due to them increasing the humidity levels and decreasing dust. Eucalyptus (found in plants) can help clear phlegm and congestion from your system.
• Decreased blood pressure: people with plants in their homes have less stress, which directly contributes to a lower blood pressure. Studies have shown that patients who face a garden view in their hospital rooms often recover more quickly than those facing a wall.
• Healing properties: some indoor plants, like aloe, can be applied to skin and offer pain relief.
• Allergy prevention: exposing children to plants early in life can help them build a tolerance and immunity to that allergen.