As you know some of the plants based on the nature, produce carbon dioxide, but some other plants produced oxygen and it is good for the environment’s air. If I want to name five top plant which they produce oxygen the most, I have to say these:
- Areca Palms. Apart from being a wonderful humidifier, the Areca palm also generates more oxygen than other indoor plants.
- Spider Plant. The Spider plant is one of the simplest indoor plants to grow
- Snake Plant
- Money Plant
- Gerbera Daisy
List of indoor plants for oxygen
Boston Fern
This plant is popular because it is good air purifier, it can grow well in humid place. Actually Boston fern is good filter for formaldehyde, which it is one the common pollutant.
Did you know that Boston ferns are one of the few houseplants that are safe for kids? If you’re interested in learning more about these plants, check out our article on indoor plants kid safe.
Weeping Fig
This houseplant is effective on the air of environment that we breathe. And it can reduce some pollutant from the air such as xylene and toluene.
Aloe Vera
This useful plant which it has lots of medicine property is common as an air purifier and freshener. Aloe vera is easy and low maintenance plant which it doesn’t need too much sunlight and water to grow.
As we mentioned in our article on safe plants for birds, aloe vera is one of the few plants that is safe for birds. This means you can safely place it in your home without worrying about your feathered friends.
Spider Plant
This plant which it is look like spider, is common indoor plant that is good carbon monoxide and xylene reducer. And also they are low maintenance.
Gerbera Daisy
This beautiful plant includes many different color like white, pink, yellow, orange and etc. Gerbera daisy is able to reduce benzene from the air. And also it is good option for people who they want to have fresh air in their place because it produces oxygen.
Areca Palm
This plant usually use as a decorative option in houses, but also they are popular because they can reduce harmful chemicals and purify the air.
Peace Lily
This beautiful plant is popular because of its white flowers and producing the oxygen. Scientists believe that their big leaves are one of the most effective that can attract carbon dioxide and turn into the oxygen.
Attention dog owners: Peace lilies are poisonous to dogs. If you have a dog in your home, it’s important to be aware of this. For a full list of poisonous plants for dogs, please see our Poisonous Plants for Dogs.
Golden Pothos
This low maintenance plant can reduce harmful chemicals from the air. Golden pothos is one the most oxygen producer plant.
Money Plant
The name of this plant is because of the shape of the leaves of this plant which they are look like coin. Based on researches this plant can reduce VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) from the air. This plant opposite the other house plants can produce oxygen even at night.
Snake Plant
These types of plants are capable to make the air pure and reduce harmful chemicals from the air, actually it is good option for people who they want to have fresh air in their space.
