Plants contribute to air purification by ¹:
- Removing harmful toxins: Plants absorb harmful toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene from the air.
- Releasing oxygen: Plants release oxygen through photosynthesis, which promotes healthy breathing and balances the oxygen levels in the air.
- Filtering out pollutants: Plants like peace lilies can remove harmful pollutants like ammonia from the air.
- Releasing moisture: Plants release moisture into the air, which can help to balance humidity levels.
- Supporting healthy microbes: Plants support healthy microbes in the soil, which can help to break down harmful pollutants.
Some of the plants that are great for air purification include ¹:
- Spider plant
- Snake plant
- Chinese Evergreen
- Peace lily
- Dracaena
- Pothos
- Bamboo palm
- Aloe vera
- Barberton daisy
