{"id":2711,"date":"2026-09-09T10:47:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T10:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multisite4.stintglobal.com\/alive\/?p=2711"},"modified":"2026-09-09T11:10:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T11:10:41","slug":"air-purifying-houseplants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/multisite4.stintglobal.com\/alive\/2026\/09\/09\/air-purifying-houseplants\/","title":{"rendered":"Air-Purifying Houseplants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Air-Cleaning Houseplants<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What might your office or apartment have in common with a NASA spaceship? Unfortunately the answer may be poor air quality.\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/region1\/communities\/indoorair.html\">Indoor air pollutants\u00a0<\/a>have been ranked among the top five environmental risks to public health: Stagnant indoor environments allow pollutants to build up and stick around in greater amounts than we humans should be breathing in. Living and working in places rife with air contaminants and lacking decent ventilation can cause &#8220;<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nsc.org\/news_resources\/Resources\/Documents\/Sick_Building_Syndrome.pdf\">sick building syndrome<\/a>,&#8221; which can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, and eye, ear, and nose irritation. Lucky for us, NASA scientists have been working to understand this problem and find solutions. Their space-age solution was an easy one that anyone can use: <strong>Use houseplants to clean the air\u00a0<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. Garden Mum<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1016\" src=\"https:\/\/aliveinnovation.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/gm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"565\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/multisite4.stintglobal.com\/alive\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2017\/11\/gm.png 565w, https:\/\/multisite4.stintglobal.com\/alive\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2017\/11\/gm-300x141.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the NASA research, this plant was an air-purifying champion, removing ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde, and xylene from\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/stayathomescientist.com\/category\/gardening\/house-plants\/\">indoor air<\/a>. Popular and inexpensive at garden stores, they can be planted outside after they&#8217;re\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ourhouseplants.com\/plants\/chrysanthemum\">finished blooming<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/ntrs.nasa.gov\/archive\/nasa\/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov\/19930073077.pdf\">Pollutants removed<\/a>: ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde, and xylene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">2. Spider Plant<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1018\" src=\"https:\/\/aliveinnovation.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/sp.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"566\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/multisite4.stintglobal.com\/alive\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2017\/11\/sp.png 566w, https:\/\/multisite4.stintglobal.com\/alive\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2017\/11\/sp-300x138.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Spider plants are among the easiest houseplants to grow, making them a great choice for beginners or forgetful owners. A fan of bright, indirect sunlight,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gardeningknowhow.com\/houseplants\/spider-plant\/spider-plant-care-gardening-tips-for-spider-plants.htm\">spider plants<\/a>\u00a0will send out shoots with flowers that eventually grow into baby spider plants or spiderettes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/ntrs.nasa.gov\/archive\/nasa\/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov\/19930073077.pdf\">Pollutants removed<\/a>: formaldehyde and xylene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>3. Dracaena<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"media media-element-container media-g_full_width_inline_image share-image pinterest-button-added-processed\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><picture class=\"media-element file-g-full-width-inline-image\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-x-large-852\/public\/Dracaena_0.png?itok=MaVwafxq 1x\" media=\"only screen and (min-width: 1188px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-large-752\/public\/Dracaena_0.png?itok=rekP3Fy0 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 979px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-medium-650\/public\/Dracaena_0.png?itok=7jm9OS3W 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 767px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-small-564\/public\/Dracaena_0.png?itok=qoTQVPpe 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-x-small-350\/public\/Dracaena_0.png?itok=5fyXXRHx 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"media-element file-g-full-width-inline-image\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article_main\/public\/Dracaena_0.png?itok=_22bKTHO\" alt=\"9 Easy-to-Care For Houseplants That Clean the Air: Dracaena\" \/><\/picture><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"share-buttons ng-scope\" data-href=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/connect\/houseplants-that-clean-air\" data-media=\"https%3A%2F%2Fgreatist.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fbig_share%2Fpublic%2F9_houseplantsyoucantkill_banner_0.png%3Fitok%3DxkLkLxdo\" data-title=\"9 Air-Cleaning Houseplants That Are Almost Impossible to Kill\" data-pintitle=\"If you love greenery and clean air, but lack a green thumb, this list of awesome yet unkillable houseplants is for you!\" data-twitter=\"\" data-twitter-url=\"http:\/\/grt.st\/1uSwXiP\" data-post-id=\"5266\">\n<div class=\"share-pinterest-label\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are more than 40 different kinds of\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dracaena.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dracaena plants<\/a>, making it easy to find one that\u2019s a perfect fit for your home or office. They&#8217;re common foliage plants with long, wide leaves that are often variegated with lines of white, cream, or red. Pet owners might want to select a different plant, however, as these are\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants\/dracaena\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">toxic<\/a>\u00a0to cats and dogs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/ntrs.nasa.gov\/archive\/nasa\/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov\/19930073077.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pollutants removed<\/a>: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and xylene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">4. Ficus\/Weeping Fig<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"media media-element-container media-g_full_width_inline_image share-image pinterest-button-added-processed\"><picture class=\"media-element file-g-full-width-inline-image\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-x-large-852\/public\/Ficus.jpg?itok=TeD8aHXS 1x\" media=\"only screen and (min-width: 1188px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-large-752\/public\/Ficus.jpg?itok=dgW7egLV 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 979px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-medium-650\/public\/Ficus.jpg?itok=XnoVTah7 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 767px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-small-564\/public\/Ficus.jpg?itok=25GsngZp 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-x-small-350\/public\/Ficus.jpg?itok=LkpRAUuU 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"media-element file-g-full-width-inline-image\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article_main\/public\/Ficus.jpg?itok=NXdufWaV\" alt=\"9 Easy-to-Care For Houseplants That Clean the Air: Ficus\/Weeping Fig\" \/><\/picture><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"share-buttons ng-scope\" data-href=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/connect\/houseplants-that-clean-air\" data-media=\"https%3A%2F%2Fgreatist.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fbig_share%2Fpublic%2F9_houseplantsyoucantkill_banner_0.png%3Fitok%3DxkLkLxdo\" data-title=\"9 Air-Cleaning Houseplants That Are Almost Impossible to Kill\" data-pintitle=\"If you love greenery and clean air, but lack a green thumb, this list of awesome yet unkillable houseplants is for you!\" data-twitter=\"\" data-twitter-url=\"http:\/\/grt.st\/1uSwXiP\" data-post-id=\"5266\">\n<div class=\"share-pinterest-label\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Though the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.missouribotanicalgarden.org\/PlantFinder\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b596\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ficus<\/a>\u00a0is a tree in its native home of southeast Asia, when it grows indoors, it&#8217;s a hardy plant that ends up being between two and 10 feet tall. So why not get figgy with it? Grow this low-maintenance houseplant in bright, indirect light and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Although this plant has some serious air-cleaning abilities, it can also be taken outside in late spring and brought back indoors when temperatures are warm and well above freezing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/ntrs.nasa.gov\/archive\/nasa\/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov\/19930073077.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pollutants removed<\/a>: benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">5. Peace Lily<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"media media-element-container media-g_full_width_inline_image share-image pinterest-button-added-processed\"><picture class=\"media-element file-g-full-width-inline-image\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-x-large-852\/public\/PeaceLilly_0.png?itok=jNvuI_ir 1x\" media=\"only screen and (min-width: 1188px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-large-752\/public\/PeaceLilly_0.png?itok=nlCqQAMv 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 979px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-medium-650\/public\/PeaceLilly_0.png?itok=O19ULg6I 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 767px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-small-564\/public\/PeaceLilly_0.png?itok=sOczffNC 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-x-small-350\/public\/PeaceLilly_0.png?itok=vY3XJoNN 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"media-element file-g-full-width-inline-image\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article_main\/public\/PeaceLilly_0.png?itok=l2-uR1LS\" alt=\"9 Easy-to-Care For Houseplants That Clean the Air: Peace Lily\" \/><\/picture><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"share-buttons ng-scope\" data-href=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/connect\/houseplants-that-clean-air\" data-media=\"https%3A%2F%2Fgreatist.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fbig_share%2Fpublic%2F9_houseplantsyoucantkill_banner_0.png%3Fitok%3DxkLkLxdo\" data-title=\"9 Air-Cleaning Houseplants That Are Almost Impossible to Kill\" data-pintitle=\"If you love greenery and clean air, but lack a green thumb, this list of awesome yet unkillable houseplants is for you!\" data-twitter=\"\" data-twitter-url=\"http:\/\/grt.st\/1uSwXiP\" data-post-id=\"5266\">\n<div class=\"share-pinterest-label\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Peace lily plants are relatively small compared to many of the plants on this list, but they still pack some major air-cleaning abilities. Easy to grow, these plants will flower for much of the summer. Just be aware that those flowers (like all flowers) do contribute some pollen and floral scents to the air, so you may want to avoid having a room full of them. Put peace lilies in a shady spot and keep the soil moist without overwatering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/stayathomescientist.com\/category\/gardening\/house-plants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pollutants removed<\/a>: ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">6. Boston Fern<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"media media-element-container media-g_full_width_inline_image share-image pinterest-button-added-processed\"><picture class=\"media-element file-g-full-width-inline-image\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-x-large-852\/public\/BostonFern_0.png?itok=roOVzUKZ 1x\" media=\"only screen and (min-width: 1188px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-large-752\/public\/BostonFern_0.png?itok=jvFVCeuI 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 979px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-medium-650\/public\/BostonFern_0.png?itok=J_o5A5Hy 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 767px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-small-564\/public\/BostonFern_0.png?itok=3RGSLBq1 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-x-small-350\/public\/BostonFern_0.png?itok=PrM0WG_7 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"media-element file-g-full-width-inline-image\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article_main\/public\/BostonFern_0.png?itok=VibLsaLE\" alt=\"9 Easy-to-Care For Houseplants That Clean the Air: Boston Fern\" \/><\/picture><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"share-buttons ng-scope\" data-href=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/connect\/houseplants-that-clean-air\" data-media=\"https%3A%2F%2Fgreatist.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fbig_share%2Fpublic%2F9_houseplantsyoucantkill_banner_0.png%3Fitok%3DxkLkLxdo\" data-title=\"9 Air-Cleaning Houseplants That Are Almost Impossible to Kill\" data-pintitle=\"If you love greenery and clean air, but lack a green thumb, this list of awesome yet unkillable houseplants is for you!\" data-twitter=\"\" data-twitter-url=\"http:\/\/grt.st\/1uSwXiP\" data-post-id=\"5266\">\n<div class=\"share-pinterest-label\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These plants prefer to clean the air from a cool location with\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gardeningknowhow.com\/houseplants\/boston-fern\/boston-fern-care.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">high humidity and indirect light<\/a>. They&#8217;re relatively easy to grow, but they do need to stay moist. Check the Boston Fern\u2019s soil daily to see if it needs water, and give it a good soak once per month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/ntrs.nasa.gov\/archive\/nasa\/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov\/19930073077.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pollutants removed<\/a>: formaldehyde and xylene<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">7. Snake Plant\/Mother-in-Law\u2019s Tongue<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"media media-element-container media-g_full_width_inline_image share-image pinterest-button-added-processed\"><picture class=\"media-element file-g-full-width-inline-image\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-x-large-852\/public\/SnakePlant_3.png?itok=WJBVrZ_0 1x\" media=\"only screen and (min-width: 1188px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-large-752\/public\/SnakePlant_3.png?itok=7wpVvSwl 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 979px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-medium-650\/public\/SnakePlant_3.png?itok=zAVnRaLr 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 767px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-small-564\/public\/SnakePlant_3.png?itok=_JOStDrt 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-x-small-350\/public\/SnakePlant_3.png?itok=4V4En_0C 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"media-element file-g-full-width-inline-image\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article_main\/public\/SnakePlant_3.png?itok=7cHqWa6j\" alt=\"New Snake Plant\" \/><\/picture><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"share-buttons ng-scope\" data-href=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/connect\/houseplants-that-clean-air\" data-media=\"https%3A%2F%2Fgreatist.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fbig_share%2Fpublic%2F9_houseplantsyoucantkill_banner_0.png%3Fitok%3DxkLkLxdo\" data-title=\"9 Air-Cleaning Houseplants That Are Almost Impossible to Kill\" data-pintitle=\"If you love greenery and clean air, but lack a green thumb, this list of awesome yet unkillable houseplants is for you!\" data-twitter=\"\" data-twitter-url=\"http:\/\/grt.st\/1uSwXiP\" data-post-id=\"5266\">\n<div class=\"share-pinterest-label\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This is one of the hardest\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/houseplants.about.com\/od\/foliageplants\/p\/SnakePlant.htm%5D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">houseplants<\/a>\u00a0to kill. Although it does need to be watered occasionally, it generally prefers drier conditions and some sun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/ntrs.nasa.gov\/archive\/nasa\/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov\/19930073077.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pollutants removed<\/a>: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and xylene<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">8. Bamboo Palm<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"media media-element-container media-g_full_width_inline_image share-image pinterest-button-added-processed\"><picture class=\"media-element file-g-full-width-inline-image\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-x-large-852\/public\/BambooPalm_0.png?itok=Q-yaZ41u 1x\" media=\"only screen and (min-width: 1188px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-large-752\/public\/BambooPalm_0.png?itok=3j_vH_RN 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 979px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-medium-650\/public\/BambooPalm_0.png?itok=_GKxeYAH 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 767px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-small-564\/public\/BambooPalm_0.png?itok=sagsFPY8 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-x-small-350\/public\/BambooPalm_0.png?itok=Ip-ydbHM 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"media-element file-g-full-width-inline-image\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article_main\/public\/BambooPalm_0.png?itok=NldyB94V\" alt=\"9 Easy-to-Care For Houseplants That Clean the Air: Bamboo Palm\" \/><\/picture><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"share-buttons ng-scope\" data-href=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/connect\/houseplants-that-clean-air\" data-media=\"https%3A%2F%2Fgreatist.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fbig_share%2Fpublic%2F9_houseplantsyoucantkill_banner_0.png%3Fitok%3DxkLkLxdo\" data-title=\"9 Air-Cleaning Houseplants That Are Almost Impossible to Kill\" data-pintitle=\"If you love greenery and clean air, but lack a green thumb, this list of awesome yet unkillable houseplants is for you!\" data-twitter=\"\" data-twitter-url=\"http:\/\/grt.st\/1uSwXiP\" data-post-id=\"5266\">\n<div class=\"share-pinterest-label\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A superstar of filtering formaldehyde, these palms thrive in full sun or bright light. Part of the reason they can filter so much air is that they can grow to be pretty big\u2014as tall as four to 12 feet high, making them exciting (and\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants\/bamboo-palm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pet-friendly<\/a>) indoor additions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/ntrs.nasa.gov\/archive\/nasa\/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov\/19930073077.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pollutants removed<\/a>: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">9. Aloe Vera<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"media media-element-container media-g_full_width_inline_image share-image pinterest-button-added-processed\"><picture class=\"media-element file-g-full-width-inline-image\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-x-large-852\/public\/AloeVera_0.png?itok=Y0LEqTlQ 1x\" media=\"only screen and (min-width: 1188px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-large-752\/public\/AloeVera_0.png?itok=-eL-p_rM 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 979px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-medium-650\/public\/AloeVera_0.png?itok=Fvk1dRHQ 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 767px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-small-564\/public\/AloeVera_0.png?itok=QJWcW3C5 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article-main-x-small-350\/public\/AloeVera_0.png?itok=cmoB5a4t 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"media-element file-g-full-width-inline-image\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article_main\/public\/AloeVera_0.png?itok=x3ofi2rL\" alt=\"9 Easy-to-Care For Houseplants That Clean the Air: Aloe Vera\" \/><\/picture><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"share-buttons ng-scope\" data-href=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/connect\/houseplants-that-clean-air\" data-media=\"https%3A%2F%2Fgreatist.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fbig_share%2Fpublic%2F9_houseplantsyoucantkill_banner_0.png%3Fitok%3DxkLkLxdo\" data-title=\"9 Air-Cleaning Houseplants That Are Almost Impossible to Kill\" data-pintitle=\"If you love greenery and clean air, but lack a green thumb, this list of awesome yet unkillable houseplants is for you!\" data-twitter=\"\" data-twitter-url=\"http:\/\/grt.st\/1uSwXiP\" data-post-id=\"5266\">\n<div class=\"share-pinterest-label\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In addition to being easy to care for,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/greatist.com\/health\/aloe-vera-alternative-medicine%E2%80%99s-most-wanted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">aloe<\/a>\u00a0makes some serious health claims. The plant&#8217;s leaves contain a clear liquid full of vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, and other compounds that have wound-healing, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, and there is some evidence that aloe may help (and is unlikely to hurt)\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements\/aloe\/evidence\/hrb-20058665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">skin conditions<\/a>\u00a0like psoriasis\u00a0<i class=\"fa fa-bookmark citation-icon\"><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/ntrs.nasa.gov\/archive\/nasa\/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov\/19930073077.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pollutant removed<\/a>: formaldehyde<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air-Cleaning Houseplants What might your office or apartment have in common with a NASA spaceship? 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