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The Peace Lily
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This unique plant helps remove benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and xylene from the air. These chemicals are often found in a variety of household goods. This plant prefers bright, indirect light but can do well in medium, indirect light.
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The Snake Plant
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This plant is on NASA’s list of houseplants that clean and filter indoor air and is one of the few houseplants that are nontoxic to animals. It tolerates low water and light environments but prefers bright, indirect light.
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The Chinese Evergreen
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According to NASA, this is one of the best air purifying plants because it is an effective cleanser of formaldehyde and benzene found in detergents and cosmetics. This plant prefers medium to low indirect light.
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The Red-Edged Dracaena
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Also known as the dragon tree, this plant helps remove formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and xylene, which are airborne chemicals often found in household goods. This plant prefers brightly lit areas but can tolerate lower light conditions as well.
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The Aloe Vera Plant
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This plant absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen at night. Within its leaves is a gel-like sap that heals cuts and burns. This plant prefers bright, indirect light.
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The Dieffenbachia
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This plant improves indoor air quality and can grow as tall as 4 ft. It prefers low, indirect light.
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The Heart Leaf Philodrendon
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This is a plant that can grow long vines and removes VOCs (volatile organic compunds) from the air, especially formaldehyde. It can thrive in moderate to low, indirect light.
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The Golden Pothos
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This common houseplant can strip your home of toxins that are known to form in carpets and rugs. It is easy to care for because it can tolerate low light and infrequent watering.
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The Rubber Tree
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This plant’s dark, glossy leaves take in the carbon dioxide we exhale and convert it to oxygen.
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The Parlor Palm
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This plant can adapt to low light and can also remove benzene and trichloroethylene from your home or workplace.
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