8 Best Indoor Plants for Air Purification in India

In a country with ever-increasing pollution day by day, these Indoor Plants for Air Purification in India is the need of the hour!

India accounts for the two most polluted cities in the world, and the condition of many other cities is almost the same. The requirement for fresh and clean air to breathe has become an important question. While not much can be done about the outdoors on a personal level, you can grow Indoor Plants for Air Purification in India.

Indoor Plants

Inhouse plants are a great option, as they not only purify the air around but also add to the ambiance of the space wherever they are placed. They help in cleaning the air of chemical impurities like Ammonia, Formaldehyde, Benzene, Trichloroethylene, etc. which are present in the form of furniture, plywood, building material, paints, etc. in the houses. These chemicals can cause adverse effects on your health, even on the slightest exposure. Here are some of the best Indoor Plants for Air Purification in India.

1. Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)

This is a low maintenance plant with many benefits. It is also one of the most oxygen-producing plants and also absorbs the carbon dioxide and other air pollutants like formaldehyde, benzene, etc. at night. It thus works best as an air-purifying plant in homes and offices.

2. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Also goes by the name of  Devil’s Ivy or Money Plant, it is an excellent choice for your bedrooms or living rooms. It is easy to maintain plants that can grow in both soil and water. But do remember to change the water every week. Further, the plant helps in removing any impurities and purify the air.

3. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

Spider plants are variegated with white on dark green color foliage and may have white flowers. These plants are great decoratives for both offices and houses.  Besides, these plants are also effective in eliminating harmful chemicals like ammonia, xylene, formaldehyde, etc.

4. Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)

You can find this plant in almost all the Indian houses. This succulent has plenty of uses and health benefits and is effortless to grow in pots of almost all the sizes. The plant also helps in making the air indoors fresher by removing the microorganisms and absorbing the dust.

5. English ivy (Hedera helix)

English ivy is a popular houseplant, usually grown in colder regions. The plant requires at least 4-6 hours of sunlight, so place your plant at a sunny spot, like east or west-facing window. The researches show that the plant can remove the particles of fecal matter and chemicals like formaldehyde, helping to purify the indoor air.

6. Cactus (Cactaceae)

Small cactus plants are best for tabletop decorations in offices and houses, thanks to their small size. Apart from decorative purposes, these plants are good to grow indoors because of their air-purifying qualities and effectively removes bacterias, toxins, while absorbing carbon dioxide from the air.

7. Jade Plant (Crassula Ovata)

Another plant that is perfect for growing indoors is the Jade plant. This plant not only adds to the interiors but also helps in improving the quality of air indoors. It is effective in removing toxins and chemicals like toluene and benzene and other VOCs which are present in the paints etc.

8. Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

Rubber plants can make for a great Houseplants due to many reasons. Firstly, they are very easy to grow and does not require much care. Secondly, the leaves of these plants absorb the impurities present in the air and purify it. They also help to increase the air quality by absorbing the carbon dioxide present indoors and converting it into Oxygen.

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