Trying to green up your indoor space and not sure where to start? These oxygen producing houseplants are an easy way to bring more life into your home. Beyond looking beautiful, the right indoor plants can help refresh your air and create a calmer, healthier-feeling space.
Indoor plants naturally release oxygen and help filter common household pollutants. If you’re wondering which house plants produce the most oxygen or which indoor plants are best for improving air quality, this list highlights ten popular, easy-to-grow options that thrive in homes and apartments.
Oxygen Producing House Plants
- Aloe Vera – Helps clear formaldehyde and benzene, which can come from cleaners and paints. The gel inside the leaves is also handy for soothing minor cuts and burns.
- Spider Plant – A hardy favorite that helps remove benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and xylene. Bonus: it’s pet friendly.
- Snake Plant – Known for filtering formaldehyde and thriving in low light and humid spaces, making it a solid choice for bathrooms.
- Heart Leaf Philodendron – Low maintenance and great at battling formaldehyde from household materials. Keep out of reach of pets and kids.
- Peace Lily – A forgiving plant that enjoys shade and weekly watering. Helps remove formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene while producing elegant white blooms.
- Bamboo Palm – Helps clear benzene and trichloroethylene. Prefers indirect sunlight and consistent watering.
- Money Bonsai – Loved for its braided trunks and symbolism. Thrives in humid environments and can grow taller as it matures.
- Flamingo Lily – Helps remove formaldehyde and ammonia. Grows shiny leaves and vibrant pink flowers in partial shade.
- Lilyturf – A dense, grassy plant that helps filter formaldehyde, toluene, and ammonia, producing tall purple blooms.
- Broadleaf Lady Palm – Grows best in partial shade and helps remove formaldehyde, toluene, and ammonia once established.
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