Most Efficient Filtering Plant: Boston Fern

by Justin on January 25, 2006

in Indoor Plants

Boston FernThe Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) — it’s the plant that’s the most efficient at removing formaldehyde (the most common indoor air pollutant).

See our post on How To Grow Fresh Air for more information.

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RG January 30, 2006 at 10:22 am

Too bad its so darn ugly.

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Ecofriend February 6, 2006 at 5:31 am

Boston Fern: Naturally Removes Indoor Air Pollutants

Are you worried about indoor air pollutants – especially the poisonous formaldehyde? Here is a solution – not in the form of a chimney or an exhaust mechanism. It’s something natural — it’s a fern commonly called the Boston Fern or Nephrolepis…

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Kathleen July 21, 2006 at 3:09 am

It is not ugly.

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Kathleen January 27, 2009 at 4:20 pm

Boston Ferns are awesome, but I always end up killing them. How do you properly care for such a plant and keep it healthy? I think I overwater them! or don’t water them enough????

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