15 AIR PURIFIER PLANTS INDOOR

1. An Orchid (Dendrobium and Phaeleonopsis) 

An orchid is an easy plant to grow. 

So no need to always be watered frequently and should not be exposed to the sun. 

Orchids can serve to clean the air of xylene, pollutants that are found in the glue material and paint materials. 

Suitable for those who have recently moved house or a newly renovated room. 

Different from other plants that release oxygen during the day and at the time of carbon dioxide in the evening time, orchids release oxygen in the daytime and at night time, so that they can live in the bedroom, for air circulation at a time when sleeping. 

2. Palm (Palmae/Arecaceae) 

Palm family of plants that are also known as Arecaceae or Palmae, is very popular and very easy to see. 

There are many palm species, such as Livistona rotundifolia Palm, Princess Palm, Beard Palm, Canary 
palm, etc.
Palm which is used as a material for indoor plants is yellow palm, Princess Palm, Chamaedorea Palm, Phoenix Palm, Lady Palm.

Known as a natural air purifier. Special palm cleaning and removing formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide (useful for the smoker's environment)

3. Spathiphyllum or Peace LilyPeace lily or Spathiphyllum 

Thrives in temperatures below 27 degrees Celsius, nice plants to decorate the room, but also can be used as an outdoor plant. 

Can grow and bloom best when placing it in direct sunlight to function eliminates harmful toxins such as acetone, ammonia, benzene, ethyl acetate, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, methyl, alcohol and xylene. 
  

4. Tree Fern 

Fern is known as a plant that grows wild, but worth a look. 

They are Preferred because large hairy leaves that help clean the air of pollutants such as toluene and xylene, which are found in nail polish materials and glue materials.

 

5. Walisongo (Schefflera) 

Walisongo or Schefflera easily recognizable because they look shiny, looks solid and oval leaves that almost look real because, as illuminated by candlelight. 

They are really strong and durable and maintain a dust-free room. 

This herb is also known to absorb nasty toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde and toluene. 

Besides this plant very well as neutralizing the air in the smokers area. 

6. Anthurium flowers 

Anthurium flowers are attractive indoor plants and flowers bloom exotic at the time. 

Dark leaf function effectively suck substance ammonia, formaldehyde, toluene and xylene, so it is good if we put in the work area or office. 

7. Song of India (Dracaena reflexa)

As the name suggests the poetic, or Dracaena reflexa 'Song of India' easily identified as green as the leaves orange and chartreuse or white brass.

This plant is easy to grow in high light and low and absorb formaldehyde, toluene and xylene. 

8. Betel Plant (Pothos)

Betel plant, known as Pothos in the USA or the United States, indicated

by the amber color of the leaves are heart-shaped, and very popular in North America. 

This plant can survive in low light and cold temperatures and is great for the office and home as effectively get rid of carbon monoxide and formaldehyde in the air. 

9. Andong (Cordyline fruticosa) 

Cordyline fruticosa it seems, this one plant is already quite familiar in Indonesian society even as everyday plants. 

This plant that originated from Africa indeed looks quite wild, so it is not only used as an ornament and is often used as a hedgerow.

Even so, this plant has a very good ability to neutralize formaldehyde or formaldehyde from the air.

Suitable for planting indoors or outdoors!



10. Philodendrons 
Philodendron is a type of plant from the Araceae tribe, which has many

species. The name comes from Greek, which is from the words philo ("love") and dendron ("tree"). 

Because of the beauty of the shape and colorful leaves, Philodendron is much preferred as a decorative plant room or garden.


Philodendron is a plant that is often found in tropical forests like in Indonesia. 

Usually grows in damp places, in swamps, on river banks, or on road sides. Many of its members live on other plants with the help of their roots.

Philodendrons easy houseplants to care for and only requires very little attention. Unique coloring, making them look attractive. 

They are known as the Air neutralize xylene substances, toxins found in many materials glue and paint materials.

11. Chinese evergreen ( Aglaonema modestum ) 

Aglaonema is a genus of about 40 species of deciduous plants in the

family Araceae, native to the tropical swamps and forests of Southeast Asia and southern China. 

No common name is widely used, although they are sometimes called "Chinese Evergreens".

Please note: The sap of this plant is toxic to health and can cause skin irritation. 

If swallowed, irritating sap mouth, lips, throat and tongue. Chinese evergreens ornamental plants for offices and shopping centers because they are the easiest to grow. 

This plant should not be considered frequent and relatively resistant to pests. Evergreen Chinese removes benzene and formaldehyde.

 
12. English ivy (Hedera helix)
If you live where the air was dusty and arid, English ivy (Hedera helix) is a plant that is effective to cure allergies or asthma. 

Approximately 60 % of fungi in indoor air will be gone in just over 6 hours after the plant was taken. 

This plant is ideal for pet owners, because of the efficient filtering of formaldehyde aerosols and dirt particles from the air.  

Be careful !.. This plant is very poisonous. Treatment plants: there should be no direct sunlight and water. 

13. Mother Tongue -in-law (other in law / Sansevieria trifasciata)

NASA research for 25 years, revealed that Sansevieria has an excellent ability to absorb 107 known air pollutants including carbon monoxide and nitrogen monoxide. 

Another study by Wolverton Environmental Services is engaged in finding that the plant can absorb formaldehyde, chloroform, benzene, xylene and trichloroethylene.  

Sansevieria also have CAM metabolism (crassulacean acid metabolism), releasing oxygen into the air at night. 

So it is good to plant in a place in a bedroom. So if you buy new furniture with a strong adhesive smell, or you 're painting a wall, or your room constantly smells rotten, 2 pots Sansevieria adults may be able to free you from unwanted odors. 

Plants are low maintenance, easy to grow and will last under various conditions. Give water every 3 days to keep the leaves from wilting. Excessive watering will cause them to rot.

14. Pot mum ( Chrysanthemum morifolium )

These plants should not be watered often, but desperately need a lot of sunlight. 

Keep them away from the lighting will disrupt the flowering cycle. This plant is revered by generations of Chinese people drink tea at the time. 

To prepare the tea, dried flowers should be allowed to stand in hot water for about 5 minutes.  

After a pale yellow color, it will have a floral aroma and strong flavor. This can help to relieve headaches, treatment of colds, fever and flu. 

This plant is native to Asia and northeastern Europe. Commonly referred to as Pot Florist Chrysanthemum or Mum. This plant removes benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene.

15. Spider plants 

Botanical name: Chlorophytum comosum 
Benefits: NASA put this plant among the top 3 major types of ornamental plants in removing formaldehyde. 

It also removes carbon monoxide and other toxins or impurities. 
Note: Likes bright, indirect light and plenty of water when growing.  

A beautiful houseplant with long grass leaves, spider plant also grows rapidly. 

This elegant plant is great for removing toxic gases and other pollutants such as formaldehyde and xylene. 

For better effect should be stored in the kitchen or near the fireplace, because this is a place where a lot of carbon monoxide accumulates.