10 Plants That Purify the Air in Your Apartment
Plants That Make Your Air Cleaner
NASA's "Clean Air Study" showed that certain houseplants effectively remove toxins from indoor air. Here are the best air-purifying plants for Tashkent apartments.
Top 10 Plants for Clean Air
1. Sansevieria (snake plant) — the air-cleaning champion. Produces oxygen even at night. Perfect for bedrooms. Tolerates shade and infrequent watering.
2. Spathiphyllum (peace lily) — removes formaldehyde, benzene, and ammonia. Blooms beautifully with white "sails." Loves humidity — ideal for bathrooms.
3. Chlorophytum (spider plant) — fast-growing and low-maintenance. Absorbs carbon monoxide and formaldehyde. Perfect for kitchens.
4. Ficus Benjamina — a large plant with powerful air purification. Removes formaldehyde from furniture and carpets.
5. Aloe vera — cleans air of formaldehyde. Plus the juice benefits skin. Two in one.
6. Dracaena — removes trichloroethylene and xylene. Especially useful after a home renovation.
7. English ivy — purifies air of mold. Great for humid rooms.
8. Bamboo palm — humidifies air and removes benzene. A beautiful large plant.
9. Philodendron — easy-care plant. Effectively removes formaldehyde.
10. Monstera — not just beautiful, but beneficial. Large leaves actively filter air.
How Many Plants Do You Need
NASA recommends 1 plant per 10 sq.m. For an average two-bedroom apartment in Tashkent (50-60 sq.m.), 5-6 plants in different rooms is sufficient.
Where to Place Them
- Bedroom — sansevieria (produces O₂ at night)
- Living room — monstera or ficus
- Kitchen — spider plant or aloe
- Bathroom — peace lily
- Desk — haworthia or small ficus
At Studio Amina, all these plants are available with delivery across Tashkent. We'll help you choose plants for your conditions and interior.