Do you live near a busy street? Does the air in your house always seem stale? You may not know that you don’t have to resort to expensive artificial air purifiers, but can instead use simple, pretty plants .

You’re right! Many plants, in fact, have the ability to  absorb certain toxins  or components from the air that are not always good for our body.

In return, you just have to take care of these plants, and pay a little attention to the so-called air-purifying plants. I will tell you right now  which are the most popular and effective for purifying the air in your home.

phalanx

We open our list with a very unusual plant: the phalangium , also known as the spider plant or ribbon plant.

Although usually modest in size, the phalanx can renew indoor air by decreasing the presence of the airborne  carbon monoxide components  xylene .

Keep it in a place where there is enough indirect light and where the temperature never drops consistently below 10°C . Also, always try to water it in moderation. You could damage its delicate roots with too much water.

Sansevieria

Let’s now move on to what is perhaps the most famous:  mother-in-law’s tongue , whose botanical name is  sansevieria .

This plant with  long, upward-pointing leaves  is one of the  most popular indoor plants. Thanks to its elegant shapes, it can add an extra touch of color and joy to any room.

According to studies, this plant can  absorb  certain harmful substances such as  formaldehyde  and  benzene  often present in the air, thus acting as a powerful natural purifier.

Additionally, sansevieria emits oxygen especially at night, making it an ideal plant  to have in the bedroom .

Spathiphyllum

Let’s now move on to an equally beautiful, but very different, houseplant: the spathiphyllum   (also called spataphyllum or spoon plant).

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Even when not flowering, this plant has an undeniable charm  that, combined with the simplicity of its cultivation, makes it perfect even for those who feel they don’t have a true green thumb.

Able to absorb toxins from the air, it is ideal for renewing the air in rooms that are a little stale. It is important, however, to always take care of its leaves,  keep them clean  and never let dust accumulate on them.

Philodendron

Long, hanging fronds,  leaves slightly more elongated  than those of the pothos, but somewhat more  elegant  and  symmetrical : the  philodendron  is a classic indoor plant that must be cared for so that it grows  in a  downward cascade or as a  rambling .

But is it true that it is one of the most powerful air purifying plants that exist? Of course. It can, in fact, remove a large amount of  formaldehyde  in just a few hours, as well as reduce humidity,  limiting the growth of mold .

Furthermore, it is a plant that, thanks to its light color and behavior , is capable of giving a certain amount of light to rooms, making it ideal if you want to furnish a space  that is not particularly bright .

Fern

A plant that everyone really knows, thanks to the beauty of its thick foliage . Felce is a beautiful plant that must always be kept in a fairly humid environment (an essential requirement for its survival) .

The fern is a little more demanding than the other plants on this list, but it is still a fairly  easy plant to grow .

Among the toxic substances that it can absorb, reducing the percentage of its presence in the air, are  xylene ,  toluene ,  benzene  and  formaldehyde . In short, this plant is a real wonder and you can use it,  often in conjunction with other methods , to reduce stale air.

One piece of advice we would give you is to keep an eye on the health of your fringes , remembering to  spray a little water  on them if you have placed the plant in a place where the humidity is rather low.