{"id":23083,"date":"2017-05-18T08:30:31","date_gmt":"2017-05-18T08:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/?p=1583"},"modified":"2020-08-25T15:02:55","modified_gmt":"2020-08-25T13:02:55","slug":"indoor-plants-that-detoxify-the-air-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/indoor-plants-that-detoxify-the-air-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Indoor Plants That Detoxify The Air"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Power plants, as we like to call them, have the ability to remove toxins from the air of your home or office. For the sceptics out there, this information is for real; in fact much of the research on these beneficial houseplants has been done by the NASA scientists researching ways to create suitable space station habitats. All indoors plants (flowering or not) are able to purify indoor air to some degree through their normal photosynthesis processes. But some were found to be more beneficial than others in removing harmful household toxins, <strong>even removing 90% of chemicals in the air in only twenty-four hours!<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>The main household toxins of concern are:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Benzene &#8211; a known carcinogen found in cigarette smoke, detergents, pesticides<\/li>\n<li>Formaldehyde, commonly off-gassed from paints, solvents and other synthetic materials.<\/li>\n<li>Trichloroethylene found in solvents<\/li>\n<li>Xylene found in varnishes, paints and paint thinners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are many different kinds of houseplants that could be called power plants, but we have selected what we think are the <em>10 most common pot plants to find and use around the house<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This means these types of houseplants may just decrease your risk of cancers, asthma, allergies, auto-immune disorders and other diseases.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/aloe-vera.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-thumbnail wp-image-1584 alignleft\" title=\"aloe vera\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/aloe-vera-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Aloe Vera<br \/>\n<strong>Botanical Name:<\/strong> Aloe barbadensis<\/p>\n<p>Aloe Vera, a very common plant in South Africa can remove formaldahyde from the air.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/english-ivy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-thumbnail wp-image-1586 alignleft\" title=\"english ivy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/english-ivy-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Common Name:<\/strong> English Ivy<br \/>\n<strong>Botanical Name:<\/strong> Hedera helix<\/p>\n<p>English Ivy is known for removing the chemical benzene, and &nbsp;is also fantastic for asthma and allergies and also removes formaldehyde.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/daisy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-thumbnail wp-image-1587 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/daisy-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Gerbera Daisy<br \/>\n<strong>Botanical Name:<\/strong> Gerbera sp. or Gerbera jamesonii<\/p>\n<p>NASA say that the Daisy is fantastic at removing benzene, and absorbs carbon dioxide and gives off oxygen overnight, which is said to improve your sleep. Definitely one for the bedrooms \u2013 baby\u2019s room in particular!<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/dragon-tree.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-thumbnail wp-image-1588 alignleft\" title=\"Tricolor money tree\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/dragon-tree-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Marginata or Dragon tree<br \/>\n<strong>Botanical Name:<\/strong> Dracaena marginata<\/p>\n<p>The Dragon Tree is known for purifying the air of the carcinogen, benzene, cigarette smoke and other household chemicals like formaldahyde, xylene and trichloroethylene from the air.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/moth-orchid.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-thumbnail wp-image-1589 alignleft\" title=\"moth orchid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/moth-orchid-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Moth Orchid<br \/>\n<strong>Botanical Name:<\/strong> Phalaenopsis<\/p>\n<p>The Moth Orchid can remove VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and formaldahyde, solvents and other synthetic materials from the air.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/mums.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-thumbnail wp-image-1590 alignleft\" title=\"mums\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/mums-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Mums<br \/>\n<strong>Botanical Name:<\/strong> Chrysanthemum sp. or Chrysanthemum morifolium<\/p>\n<p>Mums are very effective at removing benzene, and &nbsp;trichloroethylene (found in solvents and cleaners), formaldehyde and ammonia from the air.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/peace-lilly.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-thumbnail wp-image-1591 alignleft\" title=\"peace lilly\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/peace-lilly-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Peace Lily<br \/>\n<strong>Botanical Name:<\/strong> Spathiphyllum sp.<\/p>\n<p>The Peace Lily is known for removing benzene, mould spores in the air, (making it great for bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms); purifying the air of trichloroethylene and removing alcohols, acetone, and formaldehyde.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/spider-plant.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-thumbnail wp-image-1592 alignleft\" title=\"spider plant\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/spider-plant-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Spider Plant<br \/>\n<strong>Botanical Name:<\/strong> Chlorophytum comosum<\/p>\n<p>NASA places this the Spider Plant among the top 3 types of houseplants that are great at removing formaldahyde. Also removes carbon monoxide and other toxins or impurities.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/palm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-thumbnail wp-image-1593 alignleft\" title=\"palm\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/palm-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Areca Palm<br \/>\n<strong>Botanical Name:<\/strong> Chrysalidocarpus lutescens<\/p>\n<p>General air purifier, especially as it grows larger. It&#8217;s known for being one of the better performers in purifying the air.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/fern.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-thumbnail wp-image-1594 alignleft\" title=\"fern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/fern-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Boston Fern<br \/>\n<strong>Botanical Name:<\/strong> Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis<\/p>\n<p>The Boston fern acts as a natural air humidifier, removes formaldahyde and is reputed to be among the best in air purifying houseplants.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>10 Other plants that are also able to&nbsp;detoxify&nbsp;the air are:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Areca Palm \u2013 general air purifier<\/li>\n<li>Baby Rubber Plant \u2013 has a high oxygen content so helps with formaldehyde in particular<\/li>\n<li>Bamboo Palm or Reed Palm \u2013 remover formaldehyde and acts as a humidifier<\/li>\n<li>Chinese Evergreen\u2013 has a high oxygen content so helps with formaldehyde in particular, but also benzene<\/li>\n<li>Corn Cane or Mass Cane\u2013 general air purifier<\/li>\n<li>Dwarf Date Palm &#8211; removes formaldehyde and Xylene<\/li>\n<li>Golden Pothos &#8211; &#8211; among the top 3 types of houseplants great for removing formaldhyde<\/li>\n<li>Janet Craig &#8211; a good overall air purifier, removing most air pollutants.<\/li>\n<li>Kimberly Queen Fern &#8211; cleans formaldehyde, toluene, and xylene out of your home.<\/li>\n<li>Snake Plant &#8211; absorbs toxins, such as nitrogen oxides and formaldahyde.<\/li>\n<li>Schefflera, or Umbrella Tree \u2013 removes benzene from the air<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you feel you are one of those people that no matter how much you love the leafies, you tend to land up with drooping, unhappy browning plants; or aren&#8217;t home enough to keep your them happy with plenty of care, you can always get yourself an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Meaco-Airvax-Air-Purifier-p-4845.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> air purifier<\/a> &#8211; another simple way you can make sure you are breathing in cleaner, more wholesome air.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/2014\/05\/eco-living\/better-air-quality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Breathe Easy With Better Air Quality in Your Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/2015\/07\/faithful-to-nature\/the-dangers-of-humidity-damp-in-your-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Dangers of Damp &amp; Humidity in Your Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/2016\/01\/natural-wellbeing\/5-ways-to-make-your-home-a-spiritual-haven\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Ways to Make Your Home a Spiritual Haven<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Power plants, as we like to call them, have the ability to remove toxins from the air of your home or office. 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