Having some pots of fresh green plants at home can not only beautify the environment but also play a crucial role in purifying the air, especially in newly renovated houses where harmful substances are more prevalent.


Placing some pots of green plants inside and often opening windows to ventilate can quickly remove odors and harmful gases.


Several plants, known for their air purification abilities, are ideal for indoor cultivation, adding beauty to the home while purifying the air. Here are five plants that serve as natural air purifiers:


1. Redbud


When selecting a Redbud plant, be sure to examine it carefully, as many artificially cultivated ones are also available in the flower market. Redbuds have beautiful branches and leaves and produce festive. They also have excellent air purification effects and absorb formaldehyde, carbon dioxide, and other harmful gases.


Redbud plants are perfect indoor ornamental plants that prefer cool and moist semi-shaded environments. To maintain them, provide them with some diffuse light and maintain high environmental humidity. Yellowing and drying of the plant leaves can occur if the air is too dry, so regular watering and ventilation are essential, as is frequent misting to maintain a high humidity level.


2. Aloe Vera


Aloe Vera is a versatile plant with many uses in daily life, such as in cooking and beauty treatments. It also absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen, making it an excellent air purifier.


Aloe Vera plants are easy to care for and are tolerant of infertile drought, using ordinary garden soil and decaying leaf soil. They don't require much water, and the soil should be allowed to dry out before watering. Aloe Vera is a sun-loving plant, so placing it in a sunny location or an area with diffused light indoors is recommended.


3. Ivy


Ivy is a beautiful climbing plant with evergreen branches and leaves and excellent air purification capabilities. It thrives in a cool and humid environment, making it perfect for north balconies, bathrooms, and other areas. Ivy prefers moist soil, so maintain slightly moist potting soil and fertilize with thin fertilizer regularly. It can receive some weak diffuse light but not direct sunlight, as it can cause the leaves to turn yellow and wither.


4. Spathiphyllum kochii Engl. et Krause:


Spathiphyllum kochii Engl. et Krause is a high-quality indoor ornamental flower with excellent air purification abilities. It thrives in cool, moist, semi-shaded environments and is very sensitive to direct sunlight.


5. Sansevieria trifasciata Prain


Tiger Lily is an excellent ornamental plant for indoor cultivation with beautiful, brightly colored leaves that improve air quality. Sansevieria trifasciata Prain is drought-tolerant, so it requires minimal watering during maintenance to avoid the potting soil becoming overly moist and causing root rot.


6. Chlorophytum


Many flower enthusiasts enjoy raising Chlorophytum due to their slender, bright leaves. These orchids are not only visually appealing but they are also known for their air-purifying properties. Having a pot of hanging orchids at home not only adds to the aesthetics of the environment but can also help to improve the air quality.


The root system of chlorophytum grows rapidly, so it is important to change the potting soil and prune any old or weak roots every one or two years. Failure to do so may result in stunted growth, yellowing leaves, and reduced vitality. While caring for chlorophytum, it is essential to provide sufficient water and monthly doses of thin fertilizer. Additionally, exposing them to sunlight will promote lush foliage and brighter colors.