Best Air-Purifying Indoor Plants That Require Less Water
Not all indoor air-purifying plants need to be watered frequently. In fact, some of the best apartment, office, and low-maintenance plants- even for people on the go -- are ones that naturally store water or are able to withstand decent periods of time with dry soil. Air-purifying abilities for many houseplants are primarily from controlled studies. Like many controlled studies, the snapshots of the results that have been reported are taken from a much larger whole. NASA's research found certain plants could remove certain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in closed systems; however, there are other factors like light, air circulation, and the general conditions of the room. After NASA's study was completed, research showed that VOC removal from plants in closed systems was not as efficient as previously thought. 1. Snake Plant Snake plant, or Dracaena trifasciata, a plant with thick, upright leaves, is one of the most famous drought-tolerant houseplants. Snake plants are ideal...