One of the best ways to keep the air clean is by adding plants to your surroundings. Plants not only beautify the place, but also absorb the harmful gases around us, thus saving us from many types of diseases. Here is a list of five best plants that you can keep in your house and enjoy a clean and fresh atmosphere.

1. Spider plant

This is a great indoor plant that has the capacity to absorb poisonous gases like xylene and formaldehyde. It is a fast-growing plant which has long leaves that look like grass. It also produces small white flowers and new plantlets. The plant grows in a rosette form and looks very pretty. It is a low-maintenance plant and can withstand varied conditions. It can even grow well if you neglect it. Place the plant in the kitchen or in the places where toxic gases are produced and it will happily purify the air for you.

2. Peace Lily

It is one of the best air-purifying plants that you can grow. It cleans the house of dangerous gases like trichloroethylene, benzene and formaldehyde. It is well known for absorbing cancer-causing toxins. This air-purifying plant looks pretty and can grow well with very little care. It does not need direct sunlight and too much of water. Therefore, you can even place this plant in shade and water it only once a week.

3. Aloe Vera

The medicinal properties of Aloe Vera are well-known. However, few people know that this plant also has great air-purifying capacity. The plant can be grown both indoors and outdoors and can keep the surrounding clean and pure. Growing and maintaining this fabulous plant is also very easy. It flourishes well in warm environment and does not need too much of water. You can water it once in a while and keep it in only a little sunlight.

4. Devil’s Ivy

This is climber and is also called Golden Pothos. It grows very fast and has evergreen leaves. It spreads all around and looks really pretty. It has great air-purifying capacity and absorbs gases like xylene, benzene and formaldehyde. It requires very less care and can easily grow inside the house. It needs indirect sunlight and only little water to grow. The leaves of the plant look beautiful, but are poisonous to pets and small children.

5. Areca palm

This is a lovely decorative plant that can be grown inside the house. It is a slow-growing plant, but you need to care for it to keep it healthy and green. It can grow well with indirect sunlight and proper watering. You also need to repot the plant once it grows very big. This plant is a great air purifier and absorbs formaldehyde and xylene. It also adds humidity to the surrounding. Bring the plant home and keep it anywhere to enjoy a beautiful landscape and also clean air.

Bring home these low-maintenance plants and you can not only beautify your house, but also keep the air clean and purified.

About the author: Rubela Jhonnie is a blogger and a writer. She loves writing on technology and luxury. Beside this she is fond of gadgets. Recently an article on room decorating attracted her attention. These days she is busy in writing an article on beach furniture.