TRY THESE POWER PURIFIERS

Struggling to keep your greens alive? These nine plants are not only scientifically proven to be air-cleansing superheroes, most are pretty easy with their upkeep, too!

ALOE VERA

A formaldehydeclearing plant, its leaves contain a clear liquid full of vitamins, enzymes, amino acids and other compounds that have wound-healing, antibacterial and antiinflammatory properties.

BAMBOO PALM

Chamaedorea seifrizii – a plant that thrives in full sun or bright light and grows as high as

3.5m. It’s fantastic for removing formaldehyde from the air.

BOSTON FERN

Nephrolepis exaltata “Bostoniensis” – this fern likes to stay moist in a cool climate with high humidity and indirect light.

It helps to remove formaldehyde and xylene.

DRACAENA

Coming in more than 40 varieties that cleanse your air of formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, benzene and xylene, all dracaena have long, wide leaves, and feature lines of white, cream or red. Pet owners should note they’re toxic to cats and dogs.

GARDEN MUM

Chrysanthemum morifolium – this is the absolute air-cleaning champ. It removes ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde and xylene from the air, and has pretty flowers.

PEACE LILY

Spathiphyllum wallisii – a shade-lover that can flower all summer long, it removes ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene.

SNAKE PLANT/ MOTHER-INLAW’S TONGUE

Sansevieria trifasciata – this plant prefers dry conditions and direct sun. In fact, it’s one of the hardiest house plants around. It helps to remove benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene and xylene.

SPIDER PLANT

Chlorophytum comosum – one of the easiest plants to grow indoors, it loves bright indirect sunlight, and will help to remove formaldehyde and xylene from the air.

WEEPING FIG

Ficus benjamina – a low-maintenance house plant that can grow up to 3m tall. It likes bright indirect light and removes benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene from the air.