Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum “Mauna Loa”)

Peace Lily removes benzene, xylene and toluene found in nail polish, paints,
solvents, and adhesives as well as trichloroethylene (TCE). TCE is a commercial
product found in a wide variety of industrial uses such as metal degreasing
and dry cleaning. It is also found in printing inks, paints, lacquers,
varnishes and adhesives. Wash the leaves occasionally to prevent insect
attack.

Pothos Vine / Golden Pothos (Epiremnum
Aureum)

Golden Pothos removes indoor chemicals

Golden Pothos removes all indoor chemicals and is the easiest to grow
of all houseplants, the Pothos is a vine that produces light green heart-shaped
leaves colored with gold or cream. The Pothos can withstand neglect and
is very resistant to insect infestation. To encourage a more bushy appearance,
pinch out the growth tips and clean the leaves with a damp cloth.

Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema Modestum)

English Ivy (Hedera Helix)

English ivy removes formaldehyde. English Ivy can be adapted to a variety
of home and office environments including ground cover in lobbies, topiaries,
and hanging baskets. Ivy is a vigorous climber and prefers to be fed regularly
with a mild fertilizer. Allow to dry slightly between waterings.

Mother-in-Law’s Tongue / Snake Plant (Sansevieria
Laurentii)

Mass Cane / Corn Plant (Dracaena Massangeana)

Dracaena Warneckii

Dracaena Fragrans

Dracaena Janet Craig

Dracaena Marginata

Other good plants:

  • Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina)
  • Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica)
  • Australian Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Obliterata)
  • Areca Palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens)


4 Responses to Best All-Round Indoor Plants

  1. danielle says:

    hi,

    just stumbled on this article, why best Plants? (for the other plants on the list; the ones without a description)?

  2. zal says:

    EXCELLENT!
    I knew that plants and flowers good indors, but to that effect…this is a surprise of the year!
    Thanks!
    Love your blog!

  3. Matt says:

    Thank you for this I really needed it. I’ve been in the house for a year + :(

  4. Pepper says:

    The experitse shines through. Thanks for taking the time to answer.

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