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5 plants to purify the air in your room

By Brenda Villagomez - 2020-04-13T08:44:56Z
Who doesn't love plants? They are beautiful, provide a sense of freshness, are the best decoration, add color to our lives, and can also bring many health benefits, as some of their functions help us achieve a better quality of life.Pollution, toxic products, pollen, and other factors cause the quality of the air we breathe every day to worsen, which is why anything that can help us breathe better is appreciated—and what better than something natural and as beautiful as a plant!The most common air pollutants that plants filter are benzene, xylene, ammonia, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde, and a NASA study determined which plants are ideal for purifying the air in enclosed spaces, such as a room.According to the study by the space agency, based on the characteristics of the plants and their availability, these are the best plants for purifying the air.Potus Commonly known as Telephone, it is one of the most accessible and easy-to-find plants. It is an ideal plant for indoors, requires little maintenance, and has many benefits as it purifies the air in our space from three types of toxins present in the air: formaldehyde, xylene, and benzene, which can harm our health, causing fatigue, headaches, and even nausea. SpathiphyllumThis plant, better known in Mexico as Moses' Cradle, is one of the most powerful plants, according to NASA, for purifying the air in enclosed spaces, as it absorbs the five pollutants present in the air; additionally, it requires very little care as it can live with low light and little water. Its flowers make it not only very useful but also a lovely decoration for your room. Bamboo palm or Chinese palm This palm, native to Asia, is an indoor palm as it can handle low light well. It is very effective for purifying the air, as it eliminates formaldehyde, xylene, and ammonia from the air.Sansevierias In some places, this plant is known as Snake Plant, and due to its long and aesthetic leaves, it is widely used for interior decoration. However, this plant, besides being beautiful, is very resilient as it survives in unfavorable conditions such as extreme climates and helps improve the quality of the air as it eliminates benzene, xylene, toluene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde.Spider PlantIt eliminates carbon monoxide and other toxins and impurities. It is one of the three plants that best removes formaldehyde from the air. It is very easy to care for; with the right temperature, watering, and light, your plant will live for many years.The best part is that they require little maintenance and won’t die if you forget to water them, as they store water in their roots.With these natural alternatives, the quality of the air you breathe will surely improve, and the benefits to your health will be evident, in addition to giving a touch of life to your room.