People spend about 90% of their time indoors, between work, home, and other structures. As a result, one of the most important environmental elements in human health is indoor air quality. Asthma, allergies, increased COPD symptoms, exhaustion, headaches, skin rashes, and a variety of other health problems have all been related to indoor air pollution. Cleaning and craftwork chemicals, VOC emissions from modern synthetic construction and furniture finishes, grooming products, and particles from cooking are just a few examples of indoor air pollutants. Indoor plants are a natural way to assist improve indoor air quality at work or at home without having to make major interior changes. Plants provide the oxygen that we breathe and absorb the CO2 that we produce. Plants are an excellent resource for improving workplace air quality because they provide two benefits to humans.
Here are 9 plants for your office that provide a lot of healthy, productivity-boosting oxygen.
- Peace lily (Spathiphyllum)- Many sorts of chemical pollutants are removed from interior air by the peace lily’s thick, full leaves. This plant is the most effective at removing pollutants like ammonia, acetone, formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene, in fact. Additionally, it raises interior humidity levels, which is a plus in dry-climate environments. This potted plant requires very little care and only a little sunlight.
- Weeping fig (Ficus Benjamina)- This tropical tree is widely used as an indoor plant. A tree with a single trunk and another subspecies with more exotic numerous braided trunks are two varieties of the species. Chemicals including toluene, formaldehyde, and xylene can be removed from indoor air using the weeping fig. The Weeping Fig grows best in areas that receive partial to full sunlight. Water is consumed on a regular basis.
- Money plant (Pachira aquatica)- The money plant was featured in NASA’s research on plants and air quality. This unusual plant was found to be effective in removing hazardous compounds such as formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, and xylene from indoor air. The leaves of the money plant, on the other hand, are toxic to small children, dogs, and cats if eaten. In any case, it’s most suited for the office. Indirect light is ideal for the money plant. Once a week, water the plants. This plant should be kept out of the reach of youngsters and dogs.
- Rubber plant (Ficus elastica)- One of the most popular indoor plant collections is the supple rubber plant. It’s also one of the most effective plants for removing formaldehyde from indoor air. In the right indoor climate, this plant may grow up to eight feet tall, making it ideal for larger offices. Bright yet indirect sunshine is preferred by the rubber plant. Water is consumed regularly. During periods of dry weather, spray water on the leaves.
- Areca palm or butterfly palm (Dypsis lutescens)- The areca palm’s enormous, sensitive, fan-like branches make it a popular indoor decorative plant. It’s also a powerful tool for keeping indoor air clean. Formaldehyde, toluene, and xylene are among the hazardous substances it helps to eliminate. In filtered sunshine, the areca palm thrives. It was frequently watered.
- Chinese evergreens (Algaonemas)- The Chinese evergreen is one of the most popular indoor plants. The plant produces a lot of oxygen and is good at removing formaldehyde, benzene, and other toxic compounds from indoor air. This plant thrives in shady areas. Keep the soil wet by watering as needed.
- Gerbera daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)- Gerbera daisies are a popular plant for use as beautiful garden features because of their bright colours. During the night, the plant is also capable of producing large volumes of oxygen. Trichloroethylene, benzene, and formaldehyde are among the hazardous substances removed. During the spring, summer, and fall seasons, this plant thrives in direct sunlight, but in the winter, it prefers indirect light. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.
- Aloe vera (Aloe perfoliata L)- The succulent plant Aloe vera has supple but strong appendages. It’s one of the most effective plants for improving indoor air quality, especially when it comes to removing the carcinogens formaldehyde and benzene from the air. At night, this plant emits oxygen and absorbs carbon dioxide. (Its sap is also used to treat burns on the skin and to treat a variety of inside illnesses.) Indoors, the Aloe Vera plant thrives in bright light. Over-watering should be avoided.
- Snake plant, also called “mother-in-law’s tongue” (S. trifasciata laurentii)- The snake plant, which can be found in the Jotform office, is one of the most beneficial plants for improving indoor air quality. The tall, narrow pointed leaves produce a lot of oxygen at night. Formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, benzene, toluene, and xylene are among the pollutants that this facility can remove from the air. The snake plant is a hardy and low-maintenance plant. Low light and indirect sunshine are ideal for it. Water once every two weeks.
Jacey Mann
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