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Best Air Purifying Plants for the Home
We’re all looking for ways to live healthier lives. And now that we’ve all spent a year indoors, people across the UK are looking for ways to breathe new life into their homes.
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SPATHIPHYLLUM VIVALDI – PEACE LILY
“NASA’s study found that the peace lily was one of the best plants when it came to purifying the air because of its ability to break down and neutralise toxic gases like benzene, formaldehyde and carbon monoxide. It’s also beautiful in its own right, with gorgeous white blooms and fairly easy to care for as the leaves will droop when it needs water. Poisonous to pets however, so be careful if you’re a cat or dog owner.”
By Carl Eden
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ome scientists suggest turning to plants to help. NASA’s Clean Air Study found that there’s a number of air purifying plants that are perfect for detoxifying your home from the dust, germs and airborne pollutants found in a variety of everyday materials from carpets to furniture. Researchers have since said that you’ll need a considerable amount of plants in the home to make a real
We spoke to Nathan Raab, MD of Pointless Plants, for his top 10 best air purifying plants to help give your home a breath of healthy fresh air:
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HOWEA FORSTERIANA – KENTIA PALM
“Almost unbeatable when it comes to purifying the air, kentia palms are slow growers too which makes them easy to manage. Prefers the light but happy in the shade too. Make sure to run a duster over the leaves now and then to keep the plant happy, healthy and producing plenty of clean air for your home.” Medium - £39.99 (with pot £74.99)
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ZAMIOCULCAS ZAMIIFOLIA – ZZ PLANT
“ZZ plants make for small but mighty air purifiers - the NASA study found that it’s specifically adept at removing toxins like benzene, toluene and xylene from the air. It’s also especially easy to care for, which makes it perfect for city-lovers and occupied-office workers who want fresh air with the minimum fuss. The plant is however poisonous, so not the best choice if you’ve got pets or kids at home.” Small - £12.99 (with pot £29.99) Medium - £19.99 (with pot £34.99) Big - £34.99 (with pot £64.99)
Baby - £8.99 (with pot £14.99) Medium - £22.99 (with pot £44.99) https://pointlessplants.com/ collections/air-purifying-plants/ products/lily
difference to the air around you, but with plants becoming such a dominant interiors trend in the last year, it makes sense to kill two birds with one stone - plants that help purify the air in your home, and look good doing it.
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