Ten houseplants to purify the air and inject colour into your home
NOT only do indoor houseplants add a pop of colour to your home, but they can also purify the air inside.
Nasa reported that some plants can remove up to 87% of toxins in air and water in just 24 hours.
Plants act in the opposite way in which humans breathe.
While we inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, plants release O2 and absorb CO2 removing harmful toxins and freshening the air.
These ten plants are some of the best for purifying the air and as a bonus for those of us who aren't blessed with green thumbs, they're super easy to look after.
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These plants can reach impressive heights of 80 feet, grow quickly and need little care.
They're excellent for the bathroom as they absorb mould in the air.
But there is some suggestion it can also work wonders in the bedroom as they help with restlessness so you can get a deeper sleep.
Keep them in the sunlight and make sure the soil is slightly dry and it'll be your best friend.
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Also known as the Swiss Cheese plant, they're great for air purification and work great in the bathroom as they love indirect sunlight and humid environments.
However, be careful if you have pets or little ones as this plant can be toxic for them.
They prefer dry areas as it absorbs their own water and releases back into their surroundings.
However, like Monsteras these plants are poisonous to ingest so should be kept away from children and pets.
Its scientific name is actually called Calathea, but the nickname comes from the way that the plants fold together at night like hands in prayer.
They will thrive in just about any setting and are basically indestructible.
The rubber was made from the white latex on its bark, plus the leaves have a glossy, rubber-like appearance.
It is mildly toxic and can cause a temporary loss of speech if ingested (hence the name).
It is in fact a spathe to encourage insects for pollination of the spike (the real flower) in the middle.
It originates from rainforests in South America, so it doesn’t need a whole lot of light but they do grow best in bright, indirect sunlight.