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Spider Plant scientifically known as Chlorophytum Comosum is one of the most common yet popular houseplants. It is also one of the types of houseplants known as the "Top Clean Air Plants". This indoor plant offers many health benefits as it is commonly used to remove harmful chemicals from the air. Native to Africa spider plant is a wild green leafy vegetable that is now grown in other parts of the world like tropical Africa, Asia, and the Americas and prefer a light spot, preferably near a window. Did you know that health benefits associated with the spider plant is its ability to...

The Syngonium podophyllum also known as Nephthytis or Arrowhead plant is a hardy houseplant. Syngonium plants are not just decorative, they have the ability to cleanse the air for you, breathe and act as anti-pollutants. These plants can reduce components of indoor air pollution, even volatile organic compounds such as benzene, formaldehyde, toluene, and xylene. They also reduce airborne microbes and increase humidity. Researchers from NASA and other organizations have approved this plant as an air purifier, and it tops the list. Syngoniums absorb pollutants into their leaves, and the toxins go to the root zone where they are transformed into...