Plant Power

1. Aloe Vera

We all know the incredible healing effects that aloe has on cuts and burns, but it also removes Benzene from the air, which can be found in many chemical cleaners and paints. Plus, Aloe Vera plants are one of the easiest plants to take care of, making them great for people who are less than confident with the plant keeping skills.

2. Jade Plant

One of the most common houseplants worldwide, it’s generally easy to care for, beautiful all year round, and it even “pays back” its caregivers with clean, pure air. Jade plants purify the air in your home by absorbing certain airborne chemical compounds. Compared to other plants shown to improve air quality in homes, jade plants have proven to be one of the most effective.

3. Anthurium

According to ancient Greek legend, the flowers of Anthurium represent Cupid’s arrows and gifting an Anthurium is said to show the sincere, pure, strong feelings of friendship towards the recipient. Anthuriums are listed in NASA’s air purifying plants list. Their large, dark leaves suck up ammonia, formaldehyde, toluene and xylene, so they’re a thoughtful gift for a workplace, especially if there are copiers, printers, or adhesive present.

4. Snake Plant

Another popular houseplant, the snake plant is a very pretty option with a multitude of air-cleaning tricks in its repertoire. It removes formaldehyde, xylene and nitrogen oxides from the air, and at night it really comes alive. When the sun goes down, many plants release C02 into the air, but snake plants continue to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen instead. This makes them a great bedroom plant.

5. Philodendron

Beautiful flowering leaves and a bold appearance makes Philodendron a statement in any interior as it absorbs high levels of Formaldehyde from the air. Since they soak up large volumes of harmful toxins, this also makes them poisonous to consume, so be sure to keep them out of reach from children or pets.

Anthuriums are listed in NASA’s air purifying plants list. Their large, dark leaves suck up ammonia, formaldehyde, toluene and xylene, so they’re a thoughtful gift for a workplace.