Low-Maintenance, Air-Purifying, and Oxygenating Plants?

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You might find this table useful re your question. It is from a NASA study on Clean Air.

Plant NameKey BenefitsCare LevelIdeal Location
Snake Plant (Sansevieria)Releases oxygen at night, removes formaldehyde & benzeneVery lowBedroom, low light
ZZ PlantThrives on neglect, purifies air, stores water in rhizomesVery lowDark corners, offices
Peace LilyRemoves ammonia & benzene, elegant bloomsLowLow-light rooms
PothosRemoves formaldehyde & xylene, fast-growing vinesVery lowHanging baskets, shelves
Areca PalmHumidifies air, boosts oxygen, filters toxinsLowBright indirect light
Spider PlantRemoves carbon monoxide & formaldehyde, safe for petsLowKitchen, living room
Aloe VeraEmits oxygen at night, filters benzeneLowSunny windowsill
Rubber PlantAbsorbs airborne chemicals, adds humidityLowModerate light areas
 
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You might find this table useful re your question. It is from a NASA study on Clean Air.

Plant NameKey BenefitsCare LevelIdeal Location
Snake Plant (Sansevieria)Releases oxygen at night, removes formaldehyde & benzeneVery lowBedroom, low light
ZZ PlantThrives on neglect, purifies air, stores water in rhizomesVery lowDark corners, offices
Peace LilyRemoves ammonia & benzene, elegant bloomsLowLow-light rooms
PothosRemoves formaldehyde & xylene, fast-growing vinesVery lowHanging baskets, shelves
Areca PalmHumidifies air, boosts oxygen, filters toxinsLowBright indirect light
Spider PlantRemoves carbon monoxide & formaldehyde, safe for petsLowKitchen, living room
Aloe VeraEmits oxygen at night, filters benzeneLowSunny windowsill
Rubber PlantAbsorbs airborne chemicals, adds humidityLowModerate light areas
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