Most plants release oxygen during the day. However, there is a small group of plants that release oxygen at night. This makes them ideal to put in a bedroom.
Many of these plants also filter toxins from the air.
Mother-In-Law’s Tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata)
Sansevieria have a lot going for them. They are one of the hardiest indoor plants and will grow happily in most environments.
They release oxygen at night and remove formaldehyde from the air.
They don’t require much maintenance and can withstand a missed watering or two.
Sansevieria are available from Amazon for about $21.
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum sp.)
Peace lilies filter out volatile organics from the air like benzene, toluene, formaldehyde and xylene.
Peace lilies are available from Amazon for about $21.
Pothos (Epipremnum sp.)
Pothos is one is the easiest indoor plants to grow. They thrive in low-light conditions. They also filter formaldehyde from the air.
Pothos are available from Amazon for about $17 (2 pack).
Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
Another hardy indoor plant, the Spider Plant filters out carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and benzene.
Spider plants are available from Amazon for about $23.
Other good plants for the bedroom:
- Philodendrons (Philodendron sp.) — also filters formaldehyde and other VOCs
- Aglaonema Red Chinese Evergreen
- Aloe Vera — also filters benzene and formaldehyde
- Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina)
- Bromeliads
- Orchids
Really enjoying the posts Justin; thank you for sharing.
Non-toxic stripping agents for paint and other coatings was my first read and definitely is not my last.
Cheers
Good info, will try and get some for my rooms