Air Cleaner Collection

Common pollutants that indoor plants might help remove include formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene, which are found in many household cleaning products, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are emitted by paints, varnishes, and other solvents.

Certain houseplants have properties that purify the air indoors, especially if your home has hundreds of potted plants; they are believed to remove toxins and improve air quality.

Examples include spider plants, which absorb formaldehyde; aloe vera, which emits oxygen at night; and peace lilies, which eliminate ammonia, benzene, and more.

Ferns like Boston Ferns filter and humidify the air. Snake plants, palms, and philodendrons are other excellent air-purifying choices.