Top 10 NASA-Approved Air-Purifying Indoor Plants

Cleans indoor air at night by removing toxins like benzene and formaldehyde. Ideal for bedrooms or dark corners.

Snake Plant (Sansevieria)

Removes harmful gases like ammonia and formaldehyde. Easy-care plant that grows well in shade or low light.

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

Safely purifies indoor air from chemicals like xylene and formaldehyde. It’s pet-safe and very easy to grow.

Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

Naturally removes toxins such as formaldehyde. Prefers indirect sunlight and needs very little water.

Aloe Vera

Loves humidity and cleans formaldehyde from the air. Perfect for placing in bathrooms or damp rooms.

Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

Reduces formaldehyde and airborne germs. Thrives best in moderate sunlight and regular watering.

Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

Removes airborne mold particles and benzene. Grows best with indirect sunlight and moderate watering.

English Ivy (Hedera helix)

Great at filtering benzene and other harmful chemicals. Keep in indirect sunlight and water regularly.

Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii)

Helps clear benzene and other pollutants. Grows easily in low light and doesn’t need much care.

Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)

Excellent at removing formaldehyde. Simple to care for and thrives almost anywhere indoors.

Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)