Best Air-Filtering Plants, According to NASA

Commonly used in the leather and paint industry – this toxic agent can cause irritation to the mouth and throat, headaches, liver and kidney damage as well as a coma!

Ammonia is found in your everyday cleaning agents such as window cleaners, fertilizers and floor waxes. Symptoms associated with short term exposure include eye irritation, coughing and a sore throat.

Here is a list of indoor plants which are most effective at filtering these harmful toxins and pollutants from the air.

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Some of these plants may however be toxic to cats, dogs and other pets. If you own pets, please do check the toxicity of the plant before introducing it into your home.

1. Dwarf Date Palm (Phoenix robelenii)
2. Bostern Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
3. Kimberley Queen Firm (Nephrolepis obiliterata)
4. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
5. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaomema modestum)
6. Bamboo Palm (Chamadorea seifrizii)
7. Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina)
8. Devils Ivy (Epipremnum aureum)
9. Flamingo Lily (Anthurium andraenum)
10. Lilyturf (Liriope spicata)
11. Broadleaf Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa)
12. Barberton Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)
13. Cornstalk Dracaena (Draceaena fragrans “Massangeana”)
14. English Ivy (Hedera helix)
15. Varigated Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata “Laurentii”)
16. Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena marinata)
17. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum “Mauna Loa”)
18. Florist’s Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)

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