Did you know that some common house plants are very effective at improving ind00r air quality? YAY! Aesthetically pleasing and good for our health! The following plants are the top 10 most effective in removing formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide from the air.
1) Bamboo Palm – Chamaedorea Seifritzii
2) Chinese Evergreen – Aglaonema Modestum
3) English Ivy Hedera Helix
4) Gerbera Daisy Gerbera Jamesonii
5) Janet Craig – Dracaena “Janet Craig”
6) Marginata – Dracaena Marginata
7) Mass cane/Corn Plant – Dracaena Massangeana
8 ) Mother-in-Law’s Tongue Sansevieria Laurentii
9) Pot Mum – Chrysantheium morifolium
10) Peace Lily – Spathiphyllum
Print this list out and bring it with you to Home Depot, Lowes or the local garden store! The employees are sure to be able to help you with these tricky names.
Source: http://www.zone10.com/nasa-study-house-plants-clean-air.html
