20 Best Plants for Cleaning Indoor Air

Clean your air with plants!

Air-purifying plants are wonders of nature—these plants can actually cleanse the air of your home of toxins. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, mounting scientific evidence shows that the air in our homes is “likely to be more polluted than the air outside, even in the largest and most industrialized cities,” meaning these plants are needed more than ever.

It’s no secret that plants keep the air fresh. However, some houseplants have additional air-purifying benefits, making them a popular addition to home and office design. Plants help boost your mood and productivity while supporting your home’s HVAC system. Plus, they help reduce stress too!

Recognized by NASA as one of the best houseplants, the crane lily or peace lily purifies the air by removing 60% of the pollutants in the air. These tropical houseplants break down and balance harmful pollutants like benzene, carbon monoxide, xylene, and formaldehyde in your indoor air.

English Ivy, Bamboo Palm, Chinese Evergreen, Gerbera Daisy, Dragon Tree, Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, Pot Mum, Peace Lily, Spider Plant, Mass Cane/Corn Plant, Rubber Tree, Lemon Button Fern, Pothos, Philodendron, Parlor Palm, Aloe vera, Broad Lady Palm, Fittonia ‘Frankie’, Ficus, Flamingo Lily

English ivy leaves come in many different styles, but the ones that hang on a shelf or hang in a pot are all charming. Put your ivy in soil or water, give it nutrients, and it transforms into a low-maintenance, air-filtering piece of natural art.

Chinese evergreens come in many varieties and are among the easiest houseplants to grow. They tolerate most conditions but thrive in well-drained soil, moist temperatures, and moderate to low light levels. It is recommended that you fertilize your Chinese evergreens twice a year.

Chlorophytum comosum—commonly known as spider plant and also known as spider vine, ribbon plant, hen and hen—is an evergreen perennial flowering plant. It is native to tropical and southern Africa, but has become naturalized in other parts of the world, including Western Australia. Chlorophytum is one of the most adaptable houseplants and is very easy to grow. An elegant plant that makes a statement anywhere – from tabletops to mantels, or as a hanging plant with beautiful dangling foliage. Chlorophytum is also known for its tremendous air-purifying properties, making it a healthy addition to your home.