Top 8 plants for cleaner and pollution-free air in your living space

Struggling with polluted air? Breathe easier by growing these 8 powerful oxygen-boosting plants indoors. Discover the best plants to purify your home's environment naturally.

By Megha Mondal

Oct 05, 2025 23:41 IST

Pollution has filled the city and its suburbs, leaving little opportunity to breathe fresh air. Therefore, it is important to increase oxygen levels inside your home. Consider keeping certain plants in your house that help combat pollution and supply oxygen, effectively purifying the indoor environment.

Snake Plant

You can place a Snake Plant in a corner of your room. It absorbs toxins from the air and continues to provide oxygen even at night.

Tulsi (Holy Basil)

A Tulsi (Holy Basil) plant can be placed on the balcony or rooftop. Tulsi helps absorb harmful gases such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera can be placed in areas that receive partial sunlight. Known as an air-purifying plant, Aloe Vera effectively removes toxins from the air.

Money Plant

A Money Plant can be placed on your study table, in the bathroom, or in a corner of the kitchen. This versatile indoor plant also contributes to air purification.

Bamboo plant

In the drawing room, you can keep a Bamboo plant. Lucky Bamboo excels at providing oxygen indoors and removing pollutant particles from the air.

Peace Lily

Peace Lily plants can be placed in different corners of your home. These plants also produce white flowers and are highly effective in purifying the air.

Jade Plant

You can place a Jade Plant on your indoor tables. This plant also absorbs harmful vapors in the house.

Areca Palm

Additionally, an Areca Palm can be included in your indoor greenery collection as its formdehyde and benzene removing properties can make the air inside your home much cleaner.

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