Air-purifying plants: the top 10

Bad air in the booth? With these ten plants you declare war against a stuffy indoor climate and harmful exhaust gases.

Fine dust, exhaust fumes, bad air - especially in big cities, a little fresh air has almost become a luxury. The consequences of a poor indoor climate: dizziness, weakness, fatigue and even problems with the respiratory tract. If you can't buy an expensive air filter or a house in the country, you don't have to do without fresh air. Because a few houseplants convert carbon dioxide and the like into fresh oxygen for our lungs and find their place in every small apartment without a balcony. We will show you ten plants that are particularly suitable for a breath of fresh air in the home. These green air fresheners not only make the difference in living spaces - they are also ideal in bedrooms and offices.

1. Weeping fig

The evergreen Weeping fig (even Ficus benjamina called) is a popular houseplant in Germany. So it is considered to be particularly easy to care for, only regular watering is mandatory so that the beautiful leaves do not dry out. But the weeping fig is more than just a beautiful decoration: it reduces annoying pollutants such as xylene, toluene and formaldehyde For example, they are used in the production of adhesives and paints, evaporate from these substances and release into our ambient air can get. The weeping fig, however, reduces these substances in the air and thus ensures an improved indoor climate.

2. Moon flower

The moon flower (Ipomoea) is not only particularly beautiful - it also cleans the air excellently, which is why it is often used as a decoration with fresh air production, especially in smoking areas. Her specialty is solvents: Benzene, xylene and other components of paints and adhesives don't stand a chance against the white flower. Visually, the plant shines above all with its brilliant white flowers, which seem to shine almost like the moon, especially at dusk. The beautiful climbing plant is not only a decorative addition, it also helps stressed lungs.

3. Bow hemp

Of the Bow hemp (Sansevieria trifasciata) is a cozy companion and remains with its owner for a long time due to its slow growth. It also doesn't need a lot of care, a light location is enough for the plant, so that it is also suitable for people without green fingers. The bow hemp is not only robust: it also cleans the air of numerous pollutants. Furthermore, the bow hemp ensures a good supply of oxygen - so the plant works almost like a natural air filter system.

4. Orchids

Graceful, beautiful and sensitive are the words that many people use Orchids think. But useful? That too is one side of the popular houseplant. The orchid can not only look good: it also clears up harmful exhaust gases. Above all, xylene, toluene and formaldehyde bind the plant reliably and thus ensure clean, healthy indoor air. With regard to the Orchid care on the other hand, the plant is truly a diva and needs a lot of attention and a skilled hand.

5. Kentia palm

The Kentia palm from the subtropics (Howea) is one of the most popular houseplants in Germany. And rightly so: The green palm not only exudes a feeling of exoticism and vacation - it is also extremely robust and an ideal air filter. A partially shaded location and now and then a little water is enough for the plant to live up to 40 years. During this time, it filters pollutants from the air and ensures a consistently good indoor climate with an above-average production of oxygen.

6. Dragon tree

Of the Dragon tree (Dracaena) is the right choice, especially for the destruction of formaldehyde from the air in the home: up to 70% of the harmful gas is destroyed by the plant in 24 hours. The plant also reliably removes other pollutants. Visually, the dragon tree with its species is not to be despised: dark green, wine-red and yellow varieties exude an exotic charm. Only children and animals should not come within reach of the plant - the dragon tree is poisonous for them.

7. Green lily

The green lily (Chlorophytum comosum) is one of the most sought-after plants for air purification in polluted apartments. It filters almost all of the formaldehyde out of the air and converts it into oxygen. The plant also helps against smoky air in smokers' households. In addition to its good filtering activity, the green lily is particularly robust and undemanding. It needs very little water and even survives ending up in hands without green fingers.

8. ivy

Ivy (Hedera) is probably one of the most effective air purifiers: The climbing plant can filter up to 90% of the benzene (which is contained in the exhaust gases of cars, among other things) from the air within a day. In addition, the ivy ensures a constant supply of oxygen. As a growth on the house wall, the plant also acts as an air conditioning system. On warm days, the climbing plant ensures a pleasant room temperature, in cold winter it also has an insulating effect and thus ensures a good indoor climate. Ivy is also quite suitable as a houseplant - the plant does not tolerate dry heating air very well.

9. Peace lily

Leaf flag, single leaf or Spathiphyllum - the Peace lily is known and widely used by many names. The evergreen plant is particularly popular because of its longevity, but also for its beautiful leaf shape. It is considered to be particularly robust and thrives with little water in a bright location even without much care. But the peace lily can do even more: Regardless of whether ammonia or benzene, the peace lily declares war on pollutants and avoids bad air. The only drawback: the plant is poisonous and some allergy sufferers are sensitive to it.

10. chrysanthemum

the chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum) is not only one of the most beautiful air purifiers - it is also extremely effective. In this way, it binds almost all pollutants from ammonia to xylene and ensures that you can breathe easily. In spring and autumn the different ones bloom Types of chrysanthemums then in all sorts of colors, then dry up and form new shoots that bear the next flowers. However, this beautiful plant has one disadvantage: it should be kept out of the reach of animals, as it can be poisonous for dogs and cats.

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