Air Purifying House Plants

How to choose the best air purifying indoor plants

Air purifying house plants are a quick and easy way to give your home a fresh boost. Try Dracaena fragrans ‘Lemon Lime’ for its striking foliage or, if you’re looking for flowers, Orchid ‘Apollon’ is an elegant choice with a delicate scent. Show your house plants to best advantage with one of our beautiful decorative pots. Read our Frequently Asked Questions below for more tips.

Which air purifying house plants can be grown in shade?

The air purifying house plants that cope best with light shade include Epipremnum aureum, Philodendron ‘Imperial Red’, Ficus elastica varieties, the snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata var. laurentii), Asplenium nidus, and Scindapsus pictus ‘Trebie’.

Which air purifying house plants can tolerate cold draughts?

The snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata var. laurentii) is tolerant of draughts so is ideal for a cool hallway. Good for beginners, it will also tolerate some neglect. Simply allow this hardy succulent to dry out between waterings and don’t keep it too wet.

Which air purifying house plants are suitable for a hanging basket?

If you want indoor plants for hanging baskets, Chlorophytum comosum ‘Variegatum’, Philodendron scandens, Senecio ‘String of Teardrops’, and Tradescantia ‘Pink Joy’ are all great choices. Cascading over the side of containers, they make elegant indoor displays.