All of us know that plants give out oxygen and consume carbon dioxide during the day. But a few know that some plants do the same thing in the night and clean and purify the air.
The NASA Clean Air Study led by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration of America) in partnership with ALCA (Associated Landscape Contractors of America). The results got published after completing the experiments in 1989. The research was done for cleaning air in the space stations for the astronauts.
Its results imply that some common domestic plants may also give a natural way of removing noxious gasses such as trichloroethylene, benzene, and formaldehyde, from the air, thus, help in removing the effects of the phenomenon of sickness in the building. In the attached list you can find more info.
The study of, indoor plants recommends these plants for your house as they purify the air and have other fantastic reasons. On having conducted experiments on indoor plants the Agency observed that some plants are better than others in cleaning the air and removing toxins, that is good for your health. These plants also clean the air from the dust and toxins from the building materials and paints. They absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, significant as the other plants do. Additionally, these plants also remove a lot of other gasses and remove certain chemicals.
NASA recommends having these plants in your house to purify the air and other fantastic reasons. We all know that these and other plants release oxygen. It concluded that some plant as are better than the others in removing toxins, These plants also clean the dust and
There are six indoor plants to consider:
Aloe vera 1) One hour of placing in the room, Aloe vera plant increases the level of oxygen in the house because it absorbs CO2 and carbon monoxide and emits Oxygen. It also cleanses formaldehyde from the air. One aloe vera plant works equal to 9 air purifiers.Photo source:
Photo Source: Wikipedia – Aloe Vera
2) Ficus Elastica: This plant does not require a lot of light. It is very easy to maintain.It is quite useful in purifying air and eliminates formaldehyde. Keep out of the reach of small children and pets as the leaves may be poisonous.
Photo Source: Wikipedia-Ficus Elastica
3)English Ivy ( Hedera helix): If you bought this plant and placed in the room within 6 hours it removes 58% of feces particles- and 60 % of Toxins in the air.
Photo Source: Wikipedia-English Ivy ( Hedera helix)
4) Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum): Spider plant is an unusual plant. It can carry out photosynthesis in the minimum of light. It is great in absorbing toxins from the air of gasses carbon mono oxide, formaldehyde, gasoline ( xylene, toluene) and styrene one plant is enough to clean 200sqare meters of air space.
Photo source: Wikipedia-Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
5) Variegated Snake Plant mother-in-law’s tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata‘Laurentii’) This plant is endurable and should be kept at home. It can perform photosynthesis in the minimum of light. It is great to be put in the bedroom because it produces lots of oxygen during the night.
Photo Source: Wikipedia – Snake Plant
6) Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum ‘Mauna Loa’). It removes toxins from the air and also removes formaldehyde as well as trichloroethylene. In 80 square meters you need only 3 to 4 plants
Photo Source: Wikipedia -Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum ‘Mauna Loa’)
NASA recommends 15-18 of these plants in an area of 500 sqm. Indoor plants are not just meant for embellishing your interior spaces. They have other qualities as well. They can interact with your mind and body and better your life with their healing qualities. Here’s how they can benefit your health:
