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NASA Recommends 10 Indoor Plants That Increase Oxygen And Absorb Toxins In The Air

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6. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltate)

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Boston fern ranked the highest out of all the plants tested in its ability to remove formaldehyde from the air. It is a smart addition to the household or office.

How to care: Keep the soil moist. Let the soil dry between watering. Fertilize with liquid fertilizer for one to two months.

 

7. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum “Mauna Loa”)

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Peace lily tops the chart of removing alcohols, acetone, trichloroethylene, benzene, and formaldehyde. Peace lily has a high transpiration rate to both purify and humidify indoor air.

How to care: Allow to go moderately dry between watering. Fertilize every two months.

 

8. Photos Or Devil’s Ivy

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Photos or golden photos are effortless to grow an indoor plant. It will fight common household toxins. It removes toxins like xylene, benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene.

How to care: Home-made fertilizer is good. Keep the soil dry by watering.

 

9. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum)

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Spider plants are the perfect choice for newbies and those who are not at all good at caring for their plants. They can survive in indirect sunlight. It removed toxins like formaldehyde and xylene.

How to care: Water the plant when the soil feels dry. Add fertilizer between 2 to 3 months.

 

10. Aloe Vera

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Aloe Vera is known to have many medicinal properties. This plant is not easy to kill. It removes many indoor toxins, including formaldehyde and benzene. It is a good choice for beginners to enroll in planting.

How to care: It is a hardy plant that tolerates low to full sunlight. Water it when the soil feels dry to touch.

Which indoor plants will you prefer for your home? Let us know in the comment section below.

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