Despite extensive hygiene measures, fine dust cannot be avoided. In the worst case, the small dirt particles trigger allergies or illnesses. Fortunately, numerous house plants have the ability to filter fine dust from the air and improve the indoor climate. We present you a selection of useful plants.
Which houseplants help against fine dust?
Houseplants such as orchids, Kentia palms, dragon trees, spider plants, peace lilies and chrysanthemums are effective in reducing fine dust and pollutants indoors. These plants filter VOCs such as xylene, toluene, formaldehyde, benzene and ammonia from the air and improve the indoor climate.
Where do pollutants come from?
When most people think of pollutants, they first think of exhaust fumes and smog. But it's not just in big cities that rooms are contaminated with fine dust. The cause of so-called Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), i.e. volatile organic compounds, are paints, tobacco smoke, cleaning agents or special floor materials.
Effective houseplants
Orchids
The orchid is delicate, graceful and very useful when it comes to both the visual and practical enrichment of a room. Although the plant places high demands on care, it also provides great benefits in return. Orchids help especially against:
- Xylene
- Toluene
- and formaldehyde
Kentia Palms
Although the Kentia palm absorbs large amounts of pollutants from the air, it can live up to 40 years if cared for appropriately. A partially shaded location and occasional watering are essential.
Dragon Trees
Dragon trees primarily allow the pollutant formaldehyde to disappear from the air. This function is in addition to numerous other advantages of the exotic plant. For example, their green, red or yellow leaves create a beautiful look.
Green Lilies
The spider plant needs very little water and is otherwise extremely undemanding. This makes them the perfect greenery for office spaces. Here it also improves the indoor climate by filtering fine dust from the air. Even if you smoke in the apartment, the houseplant can bring about an improvement.
Peace Lilies
The peace lily, also known as the single leaf, filters primarily benzene and ammonia from the air. It is popular, among other things, because of its ease of care, beautiful appearance and longevity. In a bright location and with little water, the houseplant ensures good air conditions for years. However, allergy sufferers need to be careful. Peace lilies can cause autoimmune diseases. The plant is also poisonous for pets.
Chrysanthemums
The colorful flowering plants are not only a visual enrichment. There is hardly any pollutant that can resist their air-purifying properties. The great thing about chrysanthemums is that they come in both spring and fall blooms. So good air is guaranteed all year round.
