10 NASA recommended air-purifying plants that you must have in your house.

In 1980, an American scientist Dr. Bill Wolverton conducted an interesting experiment. He enclosed a couple of his houseplants in a gas chamber, his objective was to see if those plants could remove any pollutants from the air. So, he basically introduced all kinds of pollutants in this chamber, one by one and measured the pollutant levels in the presence of the indoor plants. In 1989, NASA used this report to come up with a list of air purifying indoor plants. We have collected a list of the 10 best household plants to improve your indoor air quality. Most of these plants commonly found at your local florist or home improvement store. Just pick one or several and take care of them.

Lets have a look to the list of plants based on the priority of their pollutants removal.

1. ALOE VERA

The aloe vera plant acts as an air purifier by removing harmful pollutants known as VOCs from the air, taking up carbon dioxide, and providing abundant oxygen back into the air around it. It’s a succulent, so it’s easy to maintain and doesn’t require much water at all.

2. PEACE LILY

Peace Lily best plant for increasing humidity. Like the snake plant, peace lilies are also amazing air cleaners, as studied by NASA. Peace lily also have beautiful white flowers and need little light and watering just once a week. Great for bedrooms.

3. SNAKE PLANTS

Snake plants help to filter indoor air. What's unique about this particular plant is that it's one of the few plants that can convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into oxygen at night. This quality makes it an ideal plant for bedroom decor as it can help regulate healthy airflow.

4. ARECA PLAM

This large palm brings a tropical feel to your room with its exotic-looking leaves and its ability to act as a natural humidifier. This feature is ideal for those who suffer from sinus problems at night. Areca palms are also great for purifying toxins, like formaldehyde, from the air.

5. RUBBER PLANTS

The rubber plant is low maintenance, hardy and does very well indoors. With its striking leaves, it's a great addition to your bedroom. It purifies the air, according to NASA. Just don't let small kids or pets eat the leaves since they're toxic.

6. ZZ PLANT

According to the NASA Clean Air Study, the ZZ plant helps in cleaning the indoor air by absorbing pollutants such as xylene, toluene, and carbon dioxide from the surrounding air. Therefore, making it one of the few plants that not only look good but also have a purpose!

7. JADE PLANT

Jade Plant is known to be particularly effective in absorbing toluene emitted from gasoline, paints, kerosene and lacquers. These plants can grow very well in medium light and room temperature and needs watering once a week.

8. SPIDER PLANT

The spider plant is considered among the easiest air-purifying plants to grow. It is effective in removing harmful chemicals from the air, such as carbon monoxide, xylene, formaldehyde and toluene.

9. MONEY PLANT

Money plants are ideal for removing airborne pollutants from indoor air such as Benzene, Formaldehyde, Carbon Monoxide, and Xylene. So that way it works as a natural air purifier that helps in improving your health thereby providing you with the blessing of fresh air and good health.

10. MONSTERA DELICIOSA

Monstera deliciosa Swiss Cheese Plant Fast growing houseplant with good all round air cleaning properties and particularly effective in humidifying air conditioned interiors. They are easy to grow and with proper care. Just don't let small kids or pets eat the leaves since they're toxic.