changeadminSchool books taught us about the photosynthesis process, in which plants use sunlight and carbon dioxide to produce oxygen during the day. During the night, photosynthesis stops, and the plants do not produce oxygen; instead, plants release carbon dioxide, a process called respiration.
Based on this logic, it was advised not to sleep under a tree at night, as the carbon dioxide released by the tree can be toxic for our bodies.
However, some special plants do not follow this league, and they tend to produce oxygen at night as well. These plants can perform a type of photosynthesis called Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM), where they open their stomata at night to take in carbon dioxide, store it as organic acid, and then use it for photosynthesis during the day.
Therefore, growing these air-purifying indoor plants will not only add variety to your garden and indoor surroundings but also improve air quality at night.
List of Air-Purifying Indoor Plants for Oxygen and Good Health
Snake Plant
Snake Plant is considered a highly efficient air-purifying indoor plant for its ability to filter out carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and benzene. It’s sometimes known as mother-in-law’s tongue due to its delicate but upright leaves.
A hardy plant that grows well under indirect or window light. It needs to be watered once or twice a week for good growth.
Money plant
Money Plant is an ideal plant to keep in your living room. The Money plant is known for its ability to remove toxins and other chemicals from the air.
The money plant grows well under indirect light and needs to be watered every week.
Spider Plant
The spider plant is known to improve the air quality by filtering out carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and benzene.
The spider plant is one of the easiest indoor plants to grow. Just put the root end of the plant into moist soil, and you’ll have a new spider plant in no time. The plant grows well under indirect light and well-drained soil.
Aloe Vera
A perennial succulent, aloe vera is often known as the wonder plant. It is not only known for its healing qualities, but it is also one of the best air-purifying indoor plants.
Aloe Vera is almost a no-maintenance plant and can be planted in indirect light or shade. It is enough to water this plant once every two to three weeks.
Arcea Palm
Areca Palm has the natural ability to purify the air by removing dangerous chemicals such as formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene.
The Areca palm, also known as the golden palm, needs filtered light and is to be watered daily.
Tulsi Plant
Tulsi plant is known as the queen of herbs and has several health benefits. From time immemorial, the plant has been known to be kept in Indian homes.
The plant absorbs harmful gases like carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide from the air.
Trees that can be grown in your home
Who said Trees cannot be grown in your garden?
Here are three of them that can be kept in the trim-down version or as a Bonsai, playing an excellent role as air-purifying indoor plants.
Neem Tree
The neem tree is the most valuable plant in the current circumstances. They have an incredible ability to absorb greenhouse gases from the air and give out oxygen in large quantities.
The tree offers various benefits: the stems are used as a natural toothbrush, and the leaves are kept in cupboards to repel insects.
Peepal Tree
Despite superstitions, the Peepal tree is one of the most popular trees known for emitting oxygen into the air. Peepal Tree releases oxygen 24 hours a day, though in a smaller amount at night.
Peepal, also known as Ficus religiosa, is one of the most common plants used to make a bonsai. It is a hardy plant and can even be grown using cuttings.
The Peepal is also used to control diabetes, treat constipation and asthma.
Banyan Tree
The Banyan tree, a national tree of India, is known for its innumerable medicinal properties, in addition to its rich oxygen emission.
Banyan makes a good specimen for bonsai because it grows very fast in warm climates. You can prune the Banyan Tree into the desired shape.
Wrapping Up
With so many toxins probably present in your home, possibly in high concentrations, it is best to grow air-purifying indoor plants to breathe cleaner air. They are much cheaper than electric air purifiers; all they need is a mug of water and some care.
Growing these air-purifying indoor plants will not only provide oxygen but also spread happy vibes and help manage anxiety and stress.
Additionally, we should also ensure that there is proper ventilation, regular cleaning, and certified air filtration (if needed).
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