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ALOE PLANT
SHUTTERSTOCK / PEKKA NIKONEN (SNAKE PLANT); ALBERTO POMARES/GETTY IMAGES (ALOE PLANT); L YNNE BROTCHIE/GETTY IMAGES
(PEACE LILY); ALEXANDER WALTER/GETTY IMAGES (RUBBER TREE); GETTY IMAGES/IMAGE SOURCE (ENGLISH IVY)
The gel of the aloe plant has a number of healing
properties, from soothing skin burns and cuts to
detoxing the body, and it can also monitor the
air quality in your home. The plant can help clear
the air of pollutants found in chemical cleaning
products, and when the amount of harmful
chemicals in the air becomes excessive, the
plants’ leaves will display brown spots. Grows
best with lots of sun.
PEACE LILY
The beautiful peace lily plant is
a wonderful, low-maintenance
flower to keep in the home.
Peace lilies do well in shade
and cooler temperatures, and
they can reduce the levels of a
number of toxins in the air.
SNAKE PLANT
Snake plants don’t need much
light or water to survive, so
they’re an easy choice for any
corner of your home. The plant
absorbs carbon dioxide and
releases oxygen during the
night (most plants do so during
the day), so add one to your
bedroom for a clean-air boost.
ENGLISH IVY
NASA scientists listed the
English Ivy as the number
one air-filtering houseplant,
as it is the most effective
plant when it comes to
absorbing formaldehyde.
It’s also incredibly easy to
grow and adaptable — try
it as a hanging or floor
plant. Grows best in
moderate temperatures
and medium sunlight.
RUBBER TREE
Rubber trees are good for
cleaning the air and are one of
the easiest plants to grow, as
they thrive even in dim lighting
and cooler climates. The lowmaintenance plant is a powerful
toxin eliminator and air purifier.