Want to be the youngest household in the area? Replace all those toxic, sneezing and runny nose sprays with a 100% natural solution! NASA scientific research has shown that certain plants can absorb household toxins, cleaning the air in your home. They also produce vital oxygen, so they double the contribution to a naturally clean household. Before you think that these plants require special care, let us reassure you that the six plants below are all very forgiving and easy to manage. So much so that some can even survive several weeks of neglect before they start to show signs of wilting.
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Indoor runner, or houseplant, botanically known as Epipremnum aureum, is a good houseplant to grow as it cleans the air of pollutants such as benzene, derivatives of which are found in paints, tobacco smoke and household cleaning products. The indoor runner is extremely hardy and thrives in most environments, making it the perfect indoor choice. So much so that some say this perennial is harder to eradicate than to keep alive.
The houseplant can grow up to 5 to 10 metres long and can be a special ornament to your home when planted in hanging baskets, creating a real green shower. With its showy, heart-shaped leaves, it can be planted in the right place and even strung on a trellis or column to make a decorative climbing plant.
Sailing flower
The triangular flowers of Spathiphyllum, or sail flower, resemble tiny white flags or sails - hence the name. The frog lily is originally a tropical plant, so it tolerates indoor environments well as long as it is not exposed to cold draughts. Although it will grow in low light, this Southeast Asian perennial rarely flowers without sunlight.
So, if the sail flower is to serve a decorative function as well as purifying the air, it is a good idea to place it near a window where it will get enough sunlight. The frog lily is a visual indicator of thirst: its leaves droop, but they will quickly perk up, even overnight, when water is given.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera, which grows wild in many tropical climates around the world, is an excellent natural sunburn remedy. The sticky, gel-like substance in the plant's leaves contains powerful antioxidant compounds that can inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, so it can be used even on minor cuts and bruises.
In addition to its many health benefits, aloe vera can also add an exciting tropical vibe to your home. Being a desert plant, it prefers infrequent but abundant watering. Feel free to let the soil dry out for a few weeks and then water thoroughly. However, make sure that the pots are not standing water, as constant moisture will rot the roots. In summer, you can even move it out onto the patio, where it will get as much sun as possible.
Mother tongue
This exotic possum plant is originally native to West Africa, but its exciting tropical foliage and forgiving nature have made it popular in Europe.
According to NASA, Sansevieria trifasciata, also known as indoor tiger leaf, is one of the best choices for an air-purifying plant because it absorbs many harmful airborne pollutants, such as formaldehyde, nitrous oxide, xylene and trichloroethylene. You don't need to worry if you spend a lot of time away from home, either, as the motherwort can go for weeks without water. However, you should make sure that you plant it in good quality soil specially developed for cacti.
Amber
Ivy is a rather divisive plant that is considered by many to be damaging, creeping into cracks and loose bricks, destroying the walls of the house and giving way to unwanted moisture. Its Greek name, Hedera helix, also refers to its twisting, wriggling nature, but if grown in a pot or hanging basket it will not have the potential to do any damage. The attractive white-green leaves of ivy not only add aesthetic appeal to your home, but also filter formaldehyde and benzene from the air. Amber also removes mould particles from the air, which can cause airway inflammation and other respiratory problems.
