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5 Best Plants To Grow Indoors For Air Purification

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3. Epipremnum Aureum

This indoor plant grows quickly and it is ideal for indoor conditions. It is a creeping plant that, if properly cultivated, can reach a length of 20 feet.

In addition to all its beneficial characteristics, you should know that this plant has the ability to absorb formaldehyde and benzene, and it is often found in offices and other indoor premises. It is a tropical plant and requires plenty of water and moist air.

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4. Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)

This genus includes more than 20 palm species, and some trees reach a height of 50ft. Thanks to its ability to adapt to cooler temperatures, it is ideal for indoor conditions. Areca palm requires bright places and if there is enough light, its median nerves turn yellow.

If there is enough sunlight its canes also turn gold. For this reason Areca palm is commonly known as “golden cane palm”. It requires an optimal room temperature ranging from 18 to 22 degrees Celsius. In winter it can withstand temperatures of 13 °C, but it grows slowly.

5. Bamboo (Bambusa Aspera)

Bamboo is a perennial plant native to East and South Asia, but lately it has become the favorite item of house designers. Bamboo requires a humid climate, you should not expose it to direct sunlight, and in winter it should not be exposed to temperatures below 16-17 degrees Celsius.