Best Air Filtering Plants:

* English Ivy (Hedera helix)

* Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
* Golden pothos or Devil's ivy (Scindapsus aures or Epipremnum aureum)
* Peace lily (Spathiphyllum 'Mauna Loa')
* Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema modestum)
* Bamboo palm or reed palm (Chamaedorea sefritzii)
* Snake plant or mother-in-law's tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laure
ntii')
* Heartleaf philodendron (Philodendron oxycardium, syn. Philodendron co
rdatum)
* Selloum philodendron (Philodendron bipinnatifidum, syn. Philodendron
selloum)
* Elephant ear philodendron (Philodendron domesticum)
* Red-edged dracaena (Dracaena marginata)
* Cornstalk dracaena (Dracaena fragans 'Massangeana')
* Janet Craig dracaena (Dracaena deremensis 'Janet Craig')
* Warneck dracaena (Dracaena deremensis 'Warneckii')
* Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina)
* Gerbera Daisy or Barberton daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)
* Pot Mum or Florist's Chrysanthemum (Chrysantheium morifolium)
* Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)
English Ivy
# English Ivy is an invasive hanging or climbing vine with flat waxy leaves and
a high tolerance for variation in air temperature, soil and moisture. When grown
indoors, English Ivy should be hung to promote downward growth that creates ful
l foliage. A research study conducted by the National Aeronautics and Space Admi
nistration (NASA) found that English Ivy demonstrated superior air purification
properties; the plant was able to significantly reduce the concentration of chem
icals and bacteria in the air after only a 24-hour period. A subsequent study by
Dr. Bill Wolverton, a former research scientist with NASA, found that English I
vy also reduces the concentration of airborne mold spores in indoor air by as mu
ch as 60 percent. Keep English Ivy in a partially shady area and prune the vine
regularly to prevent overgrowth.
Dracaena
# Dracaena represent a genus of plants that includes approximately forty species
. One of the most common and effective species of dracaena for reducing indoor m
old is the Janet Craig, though striped dracaena is also popular. The Janet Craig
variety of dracaena is a low bush or small tree with long, thin leaves. Janet C
raig is relatively easy to care for; it requires low light and occasional wateri
ng, but feeding is not necessary. Janet Craig is particularly efficient in remov
ing formaldehyde and benzene from indoor spaces, but it also effectively filters
and removes mold spores to improve air quality. Janet Craig can reduce the pres
ence of mold spores as much as 55 percent according to a study by Dr. Wolverton.
Snake Plant
# Snake plants are also known as mother-in-law tongues due to their long, twisti
ng leaves with light yellow stripes along the edges. Snake plants are ideal hous
e plants because of their low-maintenance requirements and tolerance for low lig
ht and high humidity. Snake plants have demonstrated abilities for removing nitr
ogen oxide, formaldehyde and mold spores. Snake plates are especially effective
because they thrive in high-mold areas like bathrooms.
Boston Fern
# Boston or sword fern is a vibrant, low plant comprised of several fronds of sm
all, flat leaves. Boston ferns do best in high sunlight and warmer temperatures,
though they are tolerant of cooler evening temperatures and very tolerant of dr
ought. Boston ferns are not only highly decorative house plants, they are also h
ighly efficient air purifiers with a confirmed ability to reduce formaldehyde an
d mold spores in indoor spaces. Boston ferns are ideal for well-lit kitchens, wh
ere mold can flourish due to moisture and heat.
Palms
# Several varieties of palms have well-documented capabilities for reducing the
presence of indoor airborne mold. Reed palms, dwarf date palms, areca palms and
bamboo palms are some of the most highly recommended indoor house palms for impr
oving air quality and reducing mold. Palms create a substance that resists mold
from forming on leaves and trunks; the substance is also an effective mold filte
r, contributing to the palms' mold-reduction properties.
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Plant v\ Top remover of->? benzene

(NASA)[1]? formaldehyde
(NASA)[1] (Wolverton)[3]? trichloroethylene
(NASA)[1]? xylene and
toluene[3]?
English Ivy (Hedera helix) Yes Wolverton No Yes
Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) No NASA No No
Golden pothos or Devil's ivy
(Scindapsus aures or Epipremnum aureum) No NASA No No
Peace lily (Spathiphyllum 'Mauna Loa') Yes Wolverton Yes No
Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema modestum) No No No No
Bamboo palm or reed palm (Chamaedorea sefritzii) No NASA, Wolverton
No No
Snake plant or mother-in-law's tongue
(Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii') No NASA No No
Heartleaf philodendron
(Philodendron oxycardium, syn. Philodendron cordatum) No NASA No
No
Selloum philodendron
(Philodendron bipinnatifidum, syn. Philodendron selloum) No NASA
No No
Elephant ear philodendron (Philodendron domesticum) No NASA No
No
Red-edged dracaena (Dracaena marginata) Yes NASA No Yes
Cornstalk dracaena
(Dracaena fragans 'Massangeana') No NASA No No
Janet Craig dracaena
(Dracaena deremensis 'Janet Craig') Yes Wolverton No No
Warneck dracaena
(Dracaena deremensis 'Warneckii') Yes No Yes Yes
Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina)[4] No Wolverton No No
Gerbera Daisy or Barberton daisy
(Gerbera jamesonii) Yes Wolverton Yes No
Pot Mum or Florist's Chrysanthemum (Chrysantheium morifolium) Yes NASA, Wo
lverton Yes No
Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica) No Wolverton No No
Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata "Bostoniensis") No Wolverton
No No
Kimberly queen fern (Nephrolepis obliterata) No Wolverton No
Yes
Dwarf date palm (Phoenix roebelenii) No Wolverton No Yes
Areca palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens) No No No Yes
Dendrobium orchid (Dendrobium sp.) No No No Yes
Dumb cane (Camilla) (Dieffenbachia) No No No Yes
Dumb cane (Exotica) (Dieffenbachia) No No No Yes
King of hearts (Homalomena wallisii) No No No Yes
Moth orchid (Phalenopsis sp.) No No No Yes
The recommendation of NASA is to use 15 to 18 good-sized houseplants in six- to
eight-inch (203 mm) diameter
containers in a 1,800-square-foot (170 m2) house.