You may or may not know that favorite houseplants like the Snake Plant and Peace Lily actually can detoxify the air inside your home. Yup, there’s a whole world of fascinating, air-purifying plants out there, and we're diving into our top 3 planty picks today! Scroll down to find out some easy-to-care-for, oh-so-pretty indoor plants that will clean the air and level up your houseplant game.
1. Best for Forgetful Plant Parents: ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
Glossy green that is low maintenance and thrives in low light.
We love the ZZ Plant because it has shiny, deep green leaves. It's also an air cleaning machine, so it's great to add some added flair to the bedroom or those close living spaces like the loungeroom. Scientists have actually studies this plant and tout it for its ability to remove toxins like xylene, toluene, and benzene. Whaaaat?! Plus, it's very low effort to care for.
Care Tip: Let the soil dry out completely between waterings. ZZ Plants thrive in low to bright indirect light—basically anywhere in your home.
2. Best for Big, Bold Spaces: Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)
Big, bold, and brilliant for your lungs.
There are so many different colors and types of the rubber tree. Most of them have incredible formaldehyde removing capability. That's right, those big bold leaves not only make a powerful statement at home, they also can remove nasty chemicals that exist in most of our furniture and homewares. It's a great addition to any interior. Plus, the larger they grow, the more they clean the air!
Care Tip: Rubber Plants like bright, indirect light and prefer to dry out slightly between waterings. Give them a little wipe-down every now and then to keep those gorgeous leaves dust-free and efficient.
3. Best for Expert Plant Parents: Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa)
The elegant purifier for homes that need a little lift.
The name says it all in our opinion; Lady Palm! It's a classier, more understated cousin of the popular Bamboo Palm. What's great about this is that it's been studied for its ability to clean the air of ammonia—a chemical commonly found in household cleaners—isn't that a relief?! We love that it has large, fan-like fronds. It just gives your indoor space this tropical vibe, without looking or feeling overly fussy.
Care Tip: Lady Palms prefer medium to bright indirect light, regular watering (keep the soil lightly moist), and occasional misting if your air is super dry.
