Plants to clean the air!

I love being surrounded by plants and nature. If I don't have the windows open, or if I can't get outside, I feel suffocated.

Indoor house plants are as popular as ever, but are there some that can cleanse the air of all the toxins of modern life?

Yes, there are!

1) Devil's Ivy 

This plant is otherwise known as pothos or golden pothos. Devil's ivy is easy to grow. It will fight off common household toxins. It adds instant colour to any room with cascading tendrils and grows well in water, pots and hanging baskets. The heartleaf philodendron also apparently is said to be harder to kill than to keep alive!



Toxins removed: xylene, benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene.






2) Peace Lily

Also known as a spathiphyllum, peace lilies are an easy and undemanding plant to look after. Their glossy green leaves make the perfect addition to any room especially those spots with low light. Keep them happy with weekly watering and fertilise with a slow-release fertiliser in spring to promote growth and those glorious white flowers.

Toxins removed: benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene













3) Spider Plant

Spider plants are the perfect choice for newbies and those with a bad track record when it comes to plants. They thrive in indirect sunlight and survive in just about any condition. They have been known to survive in temperatures as low as 2 degrees! Spider plants also send out shoots of baby plants called spiderettes.

Toxins removed: formaldehyde and xylene.