These Six houseplants can save you from plummeting air quality levels.
India's Capital is choking under a thick blanket of smog, with pollution levels as high as 1,000 units.
But toxic air exists when indoors as well.
Here are 6 houseplants to combat air pollution:
ALOE VERA
Known to cure skin burns and irritation, it is easy to grow indoors.
Keeping it helps to filter out harmful chemical compounds present in the air
such as benzene that is produced from carpets and boards.
However, Aloe Vera requires plenty of sunlight as it helps to remove air pollution.
PEACE LILY
Peace Lily can work as both air purifier and humidifier too.
It cleans the air of alcoholic elements and acetone.
The plant is known to improve the air quality by nearly 60% owning to its
absorption capacity.
It absorbs dust particles and consumes them as food.
MONEY PLANT
Money plant removes toxic chemicals from the air; thereby cleaning away air pollutants.
It removes harmful organic compounds that originate from synthetic paints and carpets.
ENGLISH IVY
English Ivy is beneficial for people with breathing problems.
It is known to stimulate mucus glands.
The leaves of the plants are used to medicate blockages and swelling in the body.
It also helps cure headaches.
SPIDER PLANT
It is also commonly referred to as an air plant and treated as an antioxidant.
It filters the carbon monoxide present in the air.
According to studies, this plants can remove 90% of air pollution in a mere span of two days.
BAMBOO PALM
The Bamboo Palm is very effective in removing benzene from the air - which is
used to make dyes, lubricants and detergents.
It does not require too much watering.
It is good for areas with high levels of humidity.
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