Air-purifying houseplants
You will make your house fit for a home when you buy an air-purifying houseplant. These plants give a fresh green tint to your interior and keep the humidity level high. You will make your house fit for a home when you buy an air-purifyi...
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Air-purifying houseplants for a healthy living environment
Air-purifying houseplants improve the air quality in your home by filtering out harmful substances and producing more oxygen. These green mood-makers have a demonstrably positive effect on your living environment: they purify the air, raise the humidity and help you feel more relaxed. Below you will find out how to choose the right plant and which species perform best.
How do you choose the perfect air-purifying houseplant?
Which air-purifying houseplant suits you depends on your living space and your wishes. Keep an eye on:
- Light needs: choose shade plants for dark corners and light-hungry plants for sunny spots.
- Level of care: short on time? Then go for tough, low-maintenance species.
- Space & size: large plants purify more air and make an instant impact in your home.
- Humidity: for humid rooms such as bathrooms, Asplenium plants or Calatheas are ideal, while cactus species suit dry rooms perfectly.
The benefits of air-purifying houseplants
Air-purifying houseplants help improve air quality the natural way. The main benefits are:
- Removing harmful substances from the air: plants filter out chemicals such as formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene released by furniture, paint and cleaning products.
- Improving humidity: plants release moisture through their leaves, which helps with dry eyes, dry skin and irritated airways.
- Less stress and higher productivity: research shows that plants bring calm, lower stress and improve concentration. Perfect for home workspaces and offices.
- A natural feel and more comfort at home: plants make rooms visually more appealing and lift the overall comfort of your home.
How do air-purifying plants work?
They absorb harmful substances through their leaves and roots and convert them into nutrients. In doing so they produce oxygen and raise the humidity.
How many air-purifying plants do I need?
For noticeable air purification, one medium-sized plant per 10 m² is often recommended, though this depends on the species and the room.
Are all houseplants air-purifying?
Most plants contribute to better air quality, but some species, such as palms, ferns and Sansevierias, have proven stronger air-purifying properties.
Which plants purify the air best?
The best air-purifying houseplants are the species that are proven to absorb harmful substances effectively and are easy to look after. Below you will find our top 5 popular air-purifying plants.
Spathiphyllum (peace lily)
The peace lily is known for its strong air-purifying effect and for filtering out formaldehyde and benzene, among others. It also raises the humidity and grows well in both light and shade.
Sansevieria (snake plant)
One of the most low-maintenance plants around. The Sansevieria produces oxygen at night and is ideal for bedrooms. It needs little water and copes with almost any light level.
Areca palm (golden palm)
This palm removes toxins such as xylene and toluene and raises the humidity. The Areca palm likes bright indirect light and slightly moist soil.
Dracaena (dragon tree)
The Dracaena filters out formaldehyde and trichloroethylene, among others. It needs little water (once every 3-6 weeks) and grows well in indirect light. Ideal for busy households.
Ficus Lyrata (fiddle leaf fig)
A stylish plant that purifies the air and likes to stand in bright light. Let the soil of the Ficus dry out slightly between waterings.
Where do you put air-purifying houseplants?
You can of course put an air-purifying houseplant wherever you think it looks best. To give you some inspiration, we have lined up a few popular options!
Office space
Office plants improve air quality and can help lower stress and sharpen concentration. Ideal for any workplace.
Bedroom
Bedroom plants such as the Sansevieria help improve the air at night and contribute to a comfortable sleeping environment.
Living room
As the main living space, this is where you benefit most from air purification and from an attractive, atmospheric look.
Bathroom
Moisture-loving bathroom plants do extremely well here and help purify the air.
Order your air-purifying houseplant at Green Bubble
Want to improve your living environment straight away? At Green Bubble you order air-purifying houseplants that come fresh from the grower. That way you are assured of strong, healthy plants that give your home or office a natural, fresh boost!
