1. Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum is one of the most popular indoor plants, it has more than 40 species which are commercially grown at large scale, it is an easy care plant which requires least care and does well in low light conditions. In NASA clean air study it was found to be most effective plant which removes benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, carbon monoxide, xylene, toluene, ammonia and other pollutants from the air.
Location – Indoor
Light – Shade, Artificial Light
Watering – Weekly, less frequent
Temperature – Loves range 15 to 30 degree celsius
Botanical name – Spathiphyllum, – Get the plant now
2. Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema is another one of the most popular indoor plants, it comes from arum plants family, Araceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia. It is commercially cultivated all over the world at large scale and has more than 100 popular varieties which are every appealing and easiest to care, it is very less demanding plant which can thrive in low light and temperature range between 15 – 25 degree Celsius. In NASA clean air study aglaonema was found to clean the indoor air and increase humidity levels.
Location – Indoor
Light – Shade, Artificial Light
Watering – Weekly, less frequent
Temperature – Loves range 15 to 30 degree celsius
Botanical name – Agalonema, – Get the plant now
3. Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum is hardy, easy to care, requires less frequent watering, once in a months when it is placed in temperature range between 15 – 25 degree celsius. Spider plant was part of NASA study and found effective in cleaning formaldehyde, xylene and toluene. It improves indoor air quality and reduces stress, a report published by the university’s Cooperative Extension Service cited spider plant as one of the top varieties for removing VOCs and other pollutants from indoor air.
Location – Indoor
Light – Shade, Artificial Light
Watering – Weekly, less frequent
Temperature – Loves range 15 to 30 degree celsius
Botanical name – Chlorophytum, – Get the plant now
4. Snake Plant
Sansevieria is one of the hardiest plants, in recent times its popularity has increased a lot contributing to its easy care and benefits proved in improving the air quality, this plant was part of NASA clean Air study and found to be effective. It is perfect indoor plant with fatty leaves like succulents which store water and make it survive even in deserts for longer time. Sansevieria plant can efficiently remove nitrogen oxides and formaldehyde that suspiciously dominate throughout the office.
Location – Indoor
Light – Shade, Artificial Light
Watering – Weekly, less frequent
Temperature – Loves range 15 to 30 degree celsius
Botanical name – Sansevieria, – Get the plant now
5. Philodendron
Philodendron is very large genus of plants, it has more than 500 varieties grown at large scale as ornamental plants, it falls in Araceae plant family, famous for listing outstanding low light houseplants. Philodendron was part of NASA Clean air study and found effective in cleaning indoor air pollutants. Exposure to VOC’s and carbon monoxide has proven to increase drowsiness, headaches and lack of concentration, philodendrons are efficient in cleaning the air pollutants.
Location – Indoor
Light – Shade, Artificial Light
Watering – Weekly, less frequent
Temperature – Loves range 15 to 30 degree celsius
Botanical name – Philodendron, – Get the plant now
6. Dracaena
Dracaenas are native to Africa and South Asia, fall under Asparagaceae plants family these are effective in removing VOCs and improving the work environment by several ways. Dracaenas have more than 700 varieties grown worldwide at large scale. This genre of plants was also part of NASA Clean Air study and recommended by them, strategically placing few of these plants around office will help to increase creativity in no time.
Location – Indoor
Light – Shade, Artificial Light
Watering – Weekly, less frequent
Temperature – Loves range 15 to 30 degree celsius
Botanical name – Dracaena, – Get the plant now
7. Lemon Balm
Scientific research reports suggest that having a lemon balm improves mood and boosts overall mental wellness. Ohio State University study shows, its sweet smell adds to mood enhancement and reduces stress. Lemon balm is effective air purifier, it cleans the air by suppressing airborne germs, molds, bacterias. It is one of the hardiest herb plants which can tolerate full sun or full shade, it can do well indoors or outdoors without much maintenance.
Location – Indoor
Light – Shade, Artificial Light
Watering – Weekly, less frequent
Temperature – Loves range 15 to 30 degree celsius
Botanical name – Melissa officinalis, – Get the plant now
8. Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens, also known as areca palm, is counted under Arecaceae plant family native to Madagascar. It is a great enhancement to the beauty of plantscape and requires bright filtered sun light to thrive in indoor conditions. Areca palm was part of the NASA Clean Air Study along with several other studies in recent, plant is found to be effective VOC cleaner and efficient natural humidifier. We have exclusive collections of areca palm plants available for purchase online or offline at our store.
Location – Indoor
Light – Semi Shade, Bright Light
Watering – Weekly, less frequent
Temperature – Loves range 15 to 30 degree celsius
Botanical name – Dypsis lutescens, – Get the plant now
9. Golden Pathos
Epipremnum aureum is popularly known as golden pathos or money plant, it is a popular houseplant found every here and there, plant is hardy, low light tolerant and easy care. It can survive adverse weather conditions except the winters, in temperature lower than 10 degree celsius it goes dormant but never dies. Golden pathos were noted by NASA researchers as a top air cleaner plant, its shiny heart-shaped leaves removed up to 73 percent of VOCs and other pollutants from sealed chambers.
Location – Indoor
Light – Shade, Artificial Light
Watering – Weekly, less frequent
Temperature – Loves range 15 to 30 degree celsius
Botanical name – Epipremnum aureum, – Get the plant now
10. Lucky Bamboo
Lucky Bamboo – Dracaena braunii is also known as Dracaena sanderiana and popular name lucky bamboo, it is part of Asparagaceae plants family, native to Asia. Having lucky bamboo inside the house or at business place is believed to bring happiness and prosperity. It is one of the dracaena’s and posses all the air purification capabilities associated to dracaena species. If you prefer a plant which requires a glass of water every quarter of month you should go and get a luck building air purifier plant for the desk.
Location – Indoor
Light – Shade, Artificial Light
Watering – Weekly, less frequent
Temperature – Loves range 15 to 30 degree celsius
Botanical name – Dracaena braunii, – Get the plant now
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