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Best Species for Air Purification

This list features the most effective plants for air purification on Planet Earth.

RANK

PLANT

AIR PURIFICATION SCORE

DESCRIPTION

1

Peace Lily

3.0

Known for its ability to remove formaldehyde, benzene, and ammonia, and it also produces beautiful white flowers.

2

Spider Plant

2.0

Effective in removing pollutants like formaldehyde and xylene; easy to care for and thrives in indirect sunlight.

3

Snake Plant

1.9

Unique for its ability to convert CO2 into oxygen at night; filters formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene.

4

Bamboo Palm

1.8

Acts as a natural humidifier and effectively removes benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene from the air.

5

Rubber Plant

1.7

Known for its large leaves that filter indoor air pollutants such as formaldehyde and improve air quality.

6

Dracaena

1.6

Can absorb pollutants like benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene; available in several varieties, making it a versatile choice.

7

Boston Fern

1.5

Known for its ability to remove formaldehyde and xylene; requires more humidity and moisture than other houseplants.

8

Pothos

1.4

Excellent for removing indoor pollutants like formaldehyde and is very easy to grow in a variety of conditions.

9

Aloe Vera

1.3

Besides its skin benefits, it can help to clear formaldehyde and benzene; it also releases oxygen at night.

10

Lady Palm

1.2

Effective in removing indoor air pollutants and adding humidity to the air, ideal for improving indoor environments.


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References

Lee, J. & Ooi, P.H., 2019. The Role of Indoor Plants in Indoor Air Quality. Journal of American Society for Horticultural Science, 144(2), pp.168-176. [Accessed 1 December 2025]. P. M. C., 2016. Purdue University - Indoor Plants for Air Quality. Purdue University Extension. [Accessed 1 December 2025]. United States Environmental Protection Agency, 2022. The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality. Available at: https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/inside-story-guide-indoor-air-quality [Accessed 1 December 2025]. Wolverton, B.C., McDonald, R.C. & Watkins, E.A., 1989. Foliage Plants for Improving Indoor Air Quality. NASA, Report No. NASA-TM-101766. [Accessed 1 December 2025].
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