Plantitos and plantitas can all agree– plants can do much more than just look pretty. Not only can they add a touch of nature into indoor space, but they can also work their magic to make the air you breathe cleaner and fresher. Here are some plants that help purify the air at home.

Spider Plant

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The spider plant is an excellent choice for beginners. They’re known to be resilient and easy to care for, even for the blackest of thumbs. This plant is excellent at removing formaldehyde, a common indoor air pollutant found in various household products.

Peace Lily

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If your space doesn’t get a lot of natural light, the peace lily might be the perfect indoor plant for you. This plant thrives in low-light conditions and can also remove indoor pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene.

Snake Plant

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The snake plant is another good option for first time plantitos and plantitas. This hardy, low-maintenance plant is great at filtering out formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, and trichloroethylene. It also has a unique look that makes it a stylish addition to your interiors.

Devil’s Ivy

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Like the peace lily, the devil’s ivy plant can adapt to low-light conditions and can even thrive with just artificial lights. It’s a cute little indoor plant with cascading vines and heart-shaped leaves, but it packs a punch in removing formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, and toluene from the air.

Boston Fern

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If you’re blessed with a space that gets a lot of natural light, consider getting the boston fern. It thrives in bright but indirect light and helps remove pollutants such as formaldehyde and xylene from the air.

Aloe Vera

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Out of all the indoor plants, none can be as hardworking as the humble aloe vera. Aside from helping treat sunburns, it can also filter out formaldehyde and benzene from the air.

Rubber Plant

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Ah…the rubber plant. It’s the staple in every Pinterest-worthy home. With its large, glossy leaves, the rubber plant adds a touch of greenery while removing formaldehyde from indoor air.

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Before you make a quick stop at the gardening center, always double check if the plant that you’re getting is safe for pets and babies. Take note that some of them can be poisonous! Aside from that, taking care of plants can still be a huge responsibility. You’ve got to prune them, repot them when necessary, and make sure that they’re getting the tender loving care that they need so that they can continue working hard for your home.

Check out the article below for some other helpful tips in getting clean air at home.

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Some Final Notes

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Inah is an avid overplanner with a manic desire to organize everything. She dedicates most of her time and attention to her two chunky dogs, Prince and Peanut. If there's a bit of extra time on hand, she will spring clean her entire house.

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