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Nature

ost people spend the majority When ‘sick building syndrome’ from the air. Not only that, but they can
of their time indoors in was first becoming recognised as a regulate humidity as well.
increasingly well–sealed growing problem, NASA conducted
Mbuildings surrounded by paints a study of various house plants and They are also much less expensive than air
and other synthetic materials which emit their effectiveness at filtering out purifying machines or humidifiers.
noxious chemicals. These conditions are hazardous chemicals from the air.
related to increasing incidences of asthma, Their findings? The following are the top eight indoor
allergies, and cancer. Indeed, it’s said plants, as rated for ease of maintenance
that indoor air quality can be much more A number of the plants were highly and effectiveness at purifying the air,
polluted than outdoor air, up to tenfold. effective at removing hazardous chemicals summarised from Mother Nature Network.

BRING THE

OUTSIDE

INSIDE WITH

THESE 8 AIR-

PURIFYING

PLANTS

B BY JORDAN LAIO

Bamboo Palm
(Chamaedorea seifrizii)

Areca Palm The bamboo palm can grow to 1,8m and is
more resistant to pests than the areca palm.
(Chrysalidocarpus lutescens) It is also even more effective than both
The best performer at removing airborne toxins, the areca and the lady palm at removing
it also releases moisture into the air to regulate airborne chemicals. It’s also an excellent
humidity, and is attractive to look at. It’s also humidifier. Enjoys semi-sun conditions.
effective at removing salt from soil. It is easy to
take care of and very resistant to pests. Enjoys
semi-sun conditions.

Lady Palm
(Rhapsis excelsa)
The lady
palm is easy to care for
as it is very resistant
to pests and grows
slowly. Enjoys semi-
sun conditions.

Rubber Plant (Ficus robusta)
The rubber plant, named for the appearance of its leaves, is known
for being a plant which requires little light and can tolerate lower
temperatures than the previously mentioned plants. It is especially
effective at removing the ubiquitous chemical, formaldehyde, from the
air. It can grow to 2,4m. Enjoys semi-sun to semi-shade conditions.
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