15 Houseplants That Are Perfect For Decor And For Health Benefits

According to a NASA Clean Air Study, a normal household has toxins such as Formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, trichloroethylene, and ammonia.

But indoor plants can absorb up to 90% of these pollutants and chemicals that roaming inside the air within the house.

Below are fifteen houseplants that are very beneficial for our health.

#1. Philodendron

Philodendrons are plants that are well-known for filtering out toxic chemicals like xylene and formaldehyde from the air. It is recommended to place them away from children and animals as it could be dangerous when eaten.

#2. Azalea

Azaleas is a very beautiful flower which improves indoor air by absorbing chemicals. They like to be in a humid environment so make sure to keep them misted.

#3. Boston Fern

The Boston fern is a fantastic natural humidifier that also helps with purifying the air by absorbing formaldehyde and other unwanted toxins.

#4. Gerbera

NASA recently named Gerbera as the best plant in removing benzene from the indoor air and producing oxygen at night.

#5. Bromeliads

Bromeliads absorb up to 90% of poisonous chemicals like benzene and prefer bright and sunny areas.

#6. Rubber Plant

Rubber plants are easy to take care of and grows large without needing much care. Their huge leaves absorb all the harmful chemicals from the air.

#7. Golden Pothos

Golden pothos does a fantastic job of removing chemicals like trichloromethyl from the air which is a chemical mostly found in glue, paint, and detergent. Pothos is very resilient, so it is the perfect plant for those who are not confident in taking care of houseplants.

#8. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is most famous for its healing effects, it smooths and moisturizes irritated skin and treats burns, sunburn, frostbite, psoriasis, and even cold sores.

#9. Lavender

Lavender relieves stress and insomnia and soothes restlessness, nervousness, anxiety, and depression.

#10. English Ivy

English ivy purifies up to 90% of airborne mold that can trigger allergies which helps people with asthma breathe better at night and have a peaceful sleep. It is recommended to place them away from children and animals as it is poisonous when eaten.

#11. Rosemary

Rosemary is widely known as a herb that improves concentration and memory. It’s also used to ease muscle pain and boost the immune and circulatory systems.

#12. Snake Plant

The snake plant is known for improving indoor air quality so it’s a great houseplant to keep inside the bedroom. Snake plants remove all sorts of toxins including trichloroethylene, formaldehyde, toluene, benzene, and xylene.

#13. Peace Lily

Peace lilies are beautiful white flowers that bloom in the Summer, but besides its beauty, the houseplant is a pro at removing air pollutants — absorbing ammonia, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene and making the indoor air cleaner. Those with allergies should be careful as it also produces pollen and a floral scent.

#14. Spider Plant

Spider plants are fantastic in destroying formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and other toxic air impurities that come with paper bags, waxed paper, napkins, plywood paneling, and synthetic fabrics.

#15. Jasmine

Jasmine has a great effect on our mental health because it releases a chemical that relieves anxiety, treats mood swings, improves sleep quality, and, in larger quantities, raises immunity and even can increase libido.

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