Remove Toxins From Your Home With Air Purifying Plants

Aglaonema Plant (a.k.a. Chinese Evergreen)

"Aglaonema Plant is a survivor!" Vassilkioti remarks, and with good reason. This resilient beauty thrives in low to medium light and doesn't need direct sun. Occasionally misting the leaves will keep them from turning brown. It easily adapts to its environment and will cleanse your home of carbon monoxide, trichloroethylene, benzene, and formaldehyde.

Dracaena Lisa Plant

Purify your home of toluene, xylene, benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene simply by adding the Dracaena Lisa Plant. Low to medium indirect sun and damp soil, not soggy, will keep this baby happy! "The Dracaena Lisa is a great choice if you're looking for a tall plant to fill up any space," Vassilkioti says, making this plant perfect for offices, lobbies, and restaurants as well! "The Lisa is hardy and resistant to diseases," she adds.

Pothos (a.k.a. Devil's Ivy)

"Pothos is one of the most common houseplants in America, and it is recommended as one of the top houseplants for improving indoor air quality," Vassilkioti informs us. It eliminates formaldehyde, xylene, carbon monoxide, benzene, toluene, and many other toxins that could be lingering around your home. Caring for this plant is easy. Just water it when the soil is dry, and make sure it gets low to medium light, but no direct sun.

Sansevieria (a.k.a. Snake Plant/Mother-in-law's Tongue)

"Snake Plant can survive the hardest conditions and thrives in almost any light," she says. This gorgeous plant will flourish in low to bright light as it removes formaldehyde, xylene, benzene, toluene, and trichloroethylene from the space it's in. It also produces oxygen at night, helping you breathe better while you sleep! It prefers drier conditions and only needs occasional watering.

Bird's Nest Fern

If you have fur-babies and you're searching for a pet-friendly houseplant, look no further than the Bird's Nest Fern! This beautiful fern will rid your abode of toxins such as xylene and benzene, and it won't make your pets sick. "This striking tropical plant will make a bright addition to your home," Vassilkioti says about this vibrant houseplant. Low to medium light and indirect sun will keep your Bird's Nest Fern growing!

Cast Iron Plant

"True to its name, Iron Plant is tough as iron. It can practically grow in the dark, but tolerates bright light as well." You'll love having this beauty in your space, and so will your pets. This pet-friendly houseplant thrives in low to medium light but doesn't like direct sunlight. Water well once the soil has completely dried out. Add the Cast Iron Plant to remove toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene from your home or office.