{"id":268,"date":"2015-03-30T15:05:27","date_gmt":"2015-03-30T15:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/?p=268"},"modified":"2015-08-18T17:00:30","modified_gmt":"2015-08-18T17:00:30","slug":"indoor-air-purifiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/indoor-air-purifiers\/","title":{"rendered":"Indoor houseplant air purifiers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-279 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/aloe-pot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"aloe-pot\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>1. Aloe Plant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">Not only is the aloe plant readily available to soothe sunburns, stings, or cuts, it can also detoxify the body and is great for purifying the air. Aloe can help\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aloearborescens.org\/phocadownload\/aloe%20health%20efficacy.pdf\">clear the air of pollutants\u00a0<\/a>found in chemical cleaning products. An intriguing aspect, when the amount of harmful chemicals in the air become excessive, the plant\u2019s leaves will display\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aloearborescens.org\/phocadownload\/aloe%20health%20efficacy.pdf\">brown spots<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-278 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/english-ivy-r-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"english-ivy-r\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>2. English Ivy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">According to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2009\/02\/10\/nasas-guide-to-the-best-p_n_165588.html\">NASA<\/a>, English Ivy is the number one houseplant to grow indoors due to its incredible air filtering abilities. It is the most effective plant when it comes to absorbing formaldehyde, and is even easy to grow. An adaptable plant, it can be hung and perched on the floor and prefers moderate temperatures and medium sunlight.<\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-277\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Rubber_Plant-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>3. Rubber Tree<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">If your green thumb is less developed, the rubber tree may be for you. It easily grows in dim lighting and cooler climates. Plus, the low-maintenance plant is a powerful toxin eliminator and air purifier.<\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-276\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/snake_plant-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"snake_plant\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>4. Snake Plant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">A wonderful corner plant, the snake plant can thrive without much light or water. It\u2019s also efficient at absorbing carbon dioxide and releases oxygen during the night (while most plants do during the day), therefore one in the bedroom may help you in experience better sleep.<\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-275\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/peace_lily-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"peace_lily\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/peace_lily-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/peace_lily-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/peace_lily.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>5. Peace Lily<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">This beautiful flower is a wonderful low-maintenance plant to keep in the home. Peace lilies do well in shade and cooler temperatures, and they can reduce the levels of a number of toxins in the air.<\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/philodendron.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-274 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/philodendron-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"philodendron\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>6. Philodendron<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">The heart-shaped philodendron is a popular plant choice for indoor areas, as they\u2019re easy to care for and can grow decorative vines. Similar to the English Ivy, they are particularly good at absorbing formaldehyde.<\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">If properly cared for, they can last for many years and grow with your family. The philodendron prefers moderate water and some sunlight.<\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-273\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/graceful-bamboo2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"graceful-bamboo2\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>7. Bamboo Palm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">An attractive and soothing plant, the bamboo palm also made<a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2009\/02\/10\/nasas-guide-to-the-best-p_n_165588.html\">\u00a0NASA\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0list of top-ten clean air plants with a purifying score of 8.4. The palm is also quite effective at clearing out benzene and trichloroethylene. Well watered and placed in shade or indirect sunlight, they\u2019ll flourish and intensify the peace in your home.<\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-272\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Spider_Plant_2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Spider_Plant_2\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>8. Spider Plant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spider plants are easy to grow and are a popular house plant for many. Not only are they decorative, but they\u2019re also on NASA\u2019s list of the best air-purifying plants. Effective at fighting off pollutants (including benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and xylene), they\u2019re a beautiful addition to any home seeking cleaner air.<\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-271\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/golden-pothos-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"golden-pothos\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>9. Golden Pothos<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">The pothos is a simple -yet beautiful \u2013 plant which also made NASA\u2019s list. It grows best in cool temperatures and in low levels of sunlight. Able to clear formaldehyde from the air, it\u2019s a beneficial plant to have in your living room or as a hanging plant, as the leaves will grow down in cascading vines.<\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-270\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Red-edged-dracaena-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Red-edged dracaena\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>10. Red-Edged Dracaena<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">This vibrant plant can grow to be ceiling height (15 foot dracaenas are common), making it a great plant for decorating and filling up space. It\u2019s beneficial for removing toxins, such as xylene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde from the air. It flourishes in sunlight and will be a welcome addition in your home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[65],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-268","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-grow"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/268","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=268"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/268\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":376,"href":"https:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/268\/revisions\/376"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=268"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=268"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kapdan01.com\/random\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=268"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}