From reducing stress levels to improving your focus, houseplants have many benefits. But did you know that some species of air-filtering plants can even prevent you from getting liver damage, kidney disease, and cancer?
1. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDkxMC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxMzgxMDEyNH0.WRQgHRgQrnGi7o4EmnEGCFaVhq4lFgFTBZcl27hiTvY/img.jpg?width=1245&coordinates=0%2C238%2C0%2C238&height=700" id="58d09" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="3d2a98671bb0e47730a15485ffb1b46c" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="1245" data-height="700" />pink peace lily free image | Peakpxwww.peakpx.com<h3>Best For Air Purification</h3> <p>We're going with NASA on this one. According to the air-purifying plants study, the peace lily is unmatched in its ability to filter a range of chemicals from your air. Pair that with its low maintenance and unique look, and there's no doubt it tops our list of best air-filtering plants.</p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: Medium light to bright, indirect sunlight<br>Water: Keep soil moist<br>Temperature: Average, 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: Average, 25% to 49% humidity<br>Need to Know: Toxic to humans and pets if ingested</p>2. Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDkxMi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0NjAwMjc3MX0.7W7b-3oKcjlVwedH-ypdOKAXRT4BGHm1b4x3WLoN0qk/img.jpg?width=1245&coordinates=0%2C31%2C0%2C31&height=700" id="b5b36" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="2c72efbd1aace5c7cb92d375519fb4f4" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="1245" data-height="700" />File:Epipremnum aureum 31082012.jpg - Wikimedia Commonscommons.wikimedia.org<h3>Best For Quick Growth</h3> <p>Devil's ivy, money plant, hunter's robe—the golden pothos plant goes by many aliases. But no matter what you call it, there's no denying this species' ability to purify carbon monoxide, benzene, and formaldehyde from your air. It's also one of the quickest-growing (and easiest to maintain) houseplants, so it's great for beginner <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/home-garden-2646349726.html" target="_self">home gardeners</a>.</p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: Low light to bright, indirect sunlight<br>Water: Soil's surface should dry before re-watering<br>Temperature: Average, 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: Average, 25% to 49% humidity<br>Need to Know: Toxic to humans and pets if ingested</p>3. Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDkxMy9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxNDI5MTc3Mn0.N497LzizmkYdwaJ8btvWq6k7gjzpbemyiqlN_bWH6kY/img.jpg?width=2000&coordinates=0%2C630%2C0%2C630&height=1500" id="5528e" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="5feb2d2d115bd90936c99ff3c93fe36b" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="2000" data-height="1500" />File:Snake Plant I.jpg - Wikimedia Commonscommons.wikimedia.org<h3>Best For Frequent Travelers</h3> <p>Ask any botanist which household plant requires the least maintenance, and the snake plant will surely be mentioned. This trendy plant makes for an excellent gift for avid travelers who are away from their homes for weeks at a time, or anyone else interested in low-maintenance, air-purifying plants.</p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: Low light to bright, indirect sunlight<br>Water: Soil's surface should dry before re-watering, but soil can also become moderately dry before re-watering<br>Temperature: Average, 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: Low, 25% to 49% humidity<br>Need to Know: Mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested</p>4. Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea erumpens)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDkyMC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzMjMwNzk3MH0.uXDDaxj34Hjdla9zUtFvAJ1_e98Ul2I1lcm1pvR611c/img.jpg?width=1245&coordinates=0%2C191%2C0%2C191&height=700" id="17646" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ff5e4230d29e9f2c7855e17093eac5c5" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="1245" data-height="700" />green palm tree near buildingPhoto by katie manning on Unsplash<h3>Best Floor Plant</h3><p>No relation to actual bamboo, this palm makes an excellent floor piece in any home. The eye-catching fronds create an interesting and natural centerpiece, all while silently filtering the benzene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde from your air.</p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: Low light to medium light<br>Water: Soil's surface should dry before re-watering<br>Temperature: Average, 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: Average, 25% to 49% humidity<br>Need to Know: Nontoxic</p>5. Scarlet Star Bromeliad (Guzmania lingulata)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDkyMS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxNDUzNzgzN30.RjPp5tl-REXlAM500qUKfS1kBQgLf0bnIeOTc12-n1g/img.jpg?width=980" id="11e79" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="b0f7361dd4e10e650e0c43eb721d188a" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="1023" data-height="682" />File:Scarlet Star (Guzmania lingulata) (2857478111).jpg - Wikimedia ...commons.wikimedia.org<h3>Best For Your Bathroom</h3> <p>In a recent study, chemists at the <a href="https://www.oswego.edu/news/story/oswego-professor-students-explore-green-solution-air-quality" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">State University of New York Oswego</a> found bromeliads, like the Scarlet Star, to remove 80% of VOCs from the air in only 12 hours. These flowering plants love humid environments, so consider placing them in the bathroom where they can soak up the steam from your showers.</p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: Bright, indirect sunlight<br>Water: Soil's surface should dry before re-watering<br>Temperature: Average, 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: High, 50% or higher humidity<br>Need to Know: Nontoxic</p>6. English Ivy (Hedera helix)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDkyMi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2NDIwMDYwNX0.27MgmQTLv3W1frSydyg1xF3_yZeOXzjAheBZpHr32iY/img.jpg?width=980" id="bdefa" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="bb70cb5cb24eb4d7767001d783e301ec" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="4000" data-height="3000" />File:Hedera helix (English ivy) (Middletown, Ohio, USA) 1 ...commons.wikimedia.org<h3>Best Trailing Plant</h3> <p>The leaves of English Ivy come in many different styles, but all are mesmerizing when trailing down bookcases or out of hanging planters. Pot your ivy in soil or water and give it nutrients, and it becomes a low-maintenance, air-filtering piece of natural art.</p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: Medium light to bright, indirect sunlight<br>Water: Soil's surface should dry before re-watering<br>Temperature: Cool to average, 50 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: Average, 25% to 49% humidity<br>Need to Know: Mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested</p>7. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDkyNS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyNzY2NTQyNn0.vz8XK9MOHEPcFwY-sSEPbVyIN2X68ga5VrZLxM5VmRE/img.jpg?width=980" id="a87d3" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="79b2ff1c84519493a0b0edeb54e74b1f" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="3872" data-height="2592" />File:Spider plant stolon2.jpg - Wikimedia Commonscommons.wikimedia.org<h3>Best Hanging Plant<br></h3> <p>The spider plant has become one of the most popular houseplants of modern times, and for good reason. In addition to being nontoxic, low-maintenance, and easy on the eyes, it works well as a carbon monoxide and VOC eliminator.</p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: Medium light to bright, indirect sunlight<br>Water: Keep soil moist<br>Temperature: Average, 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: Average, 25% to 49% humidity<br>Need to Know: Nontoxic</p>8. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDkyNi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1MTA1MjAwMn0.v1HDYq9zkeMOQ97vJxsKNlX7Oi1XOqSOkmgaz_RGqU0/img.jpg?width=980" id="30b6f" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="e488b996bdc24b05f752325534dd1bcf" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="720" />Boston Fern House Plant - Free photo on Pixabaypixabay.com<h3>Best For Home Propagating</h3><p>While the Boston Fern will do just fine in average humidity, a savvy plant owner will consider moving it into the bathroom with the Scarlet Star for some serious growth. When it outgrows its current pot, you can easily separate the roots into two separate plants. Keep this propagation cycle going to turn your home into a mini Jurassic world.</p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: Medium light to bright, indirect sunlight<br>Water: Soil's surface should dry before re-watering<br>Temperature: Average, 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: Average to high, 25% to 50% or higher humidity<br>Need to Know: Nontoxic</p>9. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDkyOC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2MTAxODEwOH0.1SA-szRQIMaehBrPbSZ2XalafpJGLl61wadpRmYLEwE/img.jpg?width=980" id="a370f" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="175aab7297abf09a3a0bc7a1c89be1e6" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="3499" data-height="5249" />Aloe vera plant on pot near wallPhoto by Charles Deluvio on Unsplash<h3>Best Dual-Purpose Plant</h3> <p>Aloe vera plants are not only useful after you forget to re-apply your <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/reef-friendly-sunscreens-2634686426.html" target="_self">reef-safe sunscreen</a>. They're also great to keep in your home for their air-filtering properties. Make sure they get plenty of sun (or install <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/grow-lights-indoor-gardening-2543133701.html" target="_self">indoor grow lights</a> if natural light isn't an option), and they'll earn their keep by removing formaldehyde from your air.</p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: At least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day<br>Water: Soil can become moderately dry before re-watering<br>Temperature: Warm, 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: Low, 5% to 24% humidity<br>Need to Know: Toxic to humans and pets if ingested</p>10. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema modestum)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDkzMS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2MjQ2MTQxNn0.i9-U_AkpOb_2FyWcqlfxlZ-vkGc2PITSR8gtG53F3oI/img.jpg?width=980" id="e2149" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="b17edd15ae10ea11fdd38e5f23fac7d3" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="3920" data-height="2204" />File:Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema nitidum 'Silver Queen').jpg ...commons.wikimedia.org<h3>Best For Child-Free, Pet-Free Homes</h3> <p>One of the most <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/best-indoor-office-plants-2578031669.html" target="_self">popular indoor plants</a> in the world, the Chinese Evergreen thrives in low-medium light, making it ideal for brightening up darker corners of your home. For centuries, this plant has been bred throughout Asia as a "lucky plant," and in NASA's clean air study, scientists proved its ability to bring the fortune of good health.</p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: Low light to medium light<br>Water: Soil's surface should dry before re-watering<br>Temperature: Average, 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: Average, 25% to 49% humidity<br>Need to Know: Toxic to humans and pets if ingested</p>11. Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDkzMi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2OTI2ODI0OH0.ZnCFmlQ6DzINPA9Pev-5ECovw3Pe_Jnac0pydNjmt98/img.jpg?width=980" id="af52f" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="7c8bf844850bc13bdb7bfa52257573f0" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="1961" data-height="3920" />File:Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana').jpg - Wikimedia ...commons.wikimedia.org<h3>Best For Serial Plant-Killers</h3> <p>Corn plants' thick canes make them visually appealing, but they're also one of the most effective air-purifying plants, removing VOCs like formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, and carbon dioxide. Plus, their care is near foolproof, so they're a great choice for those of us who don't exactly have a green thumb.</p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: Medium light to bright, indirect sunlight<br>Water: Soil's surface should dry before re-watering<br>Temperature: Average, 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: Average, 25% to 49% humidity<br>Need to Know: Toxic to pets if ingested</p>12. Janet Craig (Dracaena deremensis)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDkzMy9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzODA4MzcwM30.Iomvc030Xe4gOhJkxPCl49oEwuVloi4U3ZDvIaYmoOM/img.jpg?width=980" id="d8f2d" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ef958aa84de8932c402e61f76c2e8be7" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="1944" data-height="2592" />File:Dracaena Deremensis Janet Craig Flowering.jpg - Wikimedia Commonscommons.wikimedia.org<h3>Best For Large Spaces</h3> <p>Improving your air quality is near effortless with the Janet Craig plant. This large, easy-to-grow floor plant can survive in anything from low light to bright, indirect light and doesn't need much water. It fills a room beautifully, purifying the air at the same time.</p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: Low light to bright, indirect sunlight<br>Water: Soil's surface should dry before re-watering<br>Temperature: Average, 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: Average, 25% to 49% humidity<br>Need to Know: Toxic to humans and pets if ingested</p>13. Broadleaf Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDkzNC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2MTYxNDMyOH0.M3gqWSIU-YsIlxUS-zvmzCFU-EVj1H3MarDLsCIcDk0/img.jpg?width=980" id="2984e" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c0774c6bcfa7e8720432a97b36c5c16d" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="2204" data-height="3920" />File:Broadleaf Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa).jpg - Wikimedia Commonscommons.wikimedia.org<h3>Best For Filtering Cleaning Fumes</h3> <p>Haven't yet swapped harsh household disinfectants for <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/eco-cleaning-products-2649054624.html" target="_self">eco-friendly cleaning products</a>? The ornate broadleaf lady palm can help remove toxic ammonia that may be trapped in the air in your home or apartment.</p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: Medium light to bright, indirect sunlight<br>Water: Soil's surface should dry before re-watering<br>Temperature: Average, 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: Average, 25% to 49% humidity<br>Need to Know: Nontoxic</p>14. Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDk0NS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1OTAzNTU5OX0.eLxjKkhi283jwDe__DCB-VVyioOaImAfw0j4vN7bDh4/img.jpg?width=980" id="b84d1" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="f8551cf048ff743de4cafd9ef8bd5f40" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="2112" data-height="2816" />File:Starr 080608-7577 Ficus benjamina.jpg - Wikimedia Commonscommons.wikimedia.org<h3>Best Indoor Tree</h3><p>Weeping figs, also called ficus trees, are easy to care for and have superior formaldehyde-filtering abilities. However, if you have a sensitive immune system, this may not be the plant for you—weeping figs are one of the most common sources of household allergens, behind dust and pet dander.</p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: Bright, indirect sunlight to direct sunlight<br>Water: Soil's surface should dry before re-watering<br>Temperature: Average, 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: Average, 25% to 49% humidity<br>Need to Know: Toxic to humans and pets if ingested</p>15. Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDk0Ny9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxMzAyNjEyOH0.njxbVkZ7uulzlrhuFHKNUTop2tJ99HkHUbwkOads_P8/img.jpg?width=980" id="b0877" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="0baca420bcd8b91bceb0831176213629" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="1536" data-height="2048" />File:Ficus elastica Variegata.jpeg - Wikimedia Commonscommons.wikimedia.org<h3>Best For Tall Growth</h3><p>If you're looking for an <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/house-plant-rabbit-gene-2623931641.html" target="_self">air-purifying plant</a> that grows tall quickly, consider a rubber plant. When given the proper care, this species—which was named for its latex-loaded sap—can grow up to two feet per growing season, topping out at about 10 feet tall.</p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: Medium light to direct sunlight<br>Water: Soil's surface should dry before re-watering<br>Temperature: Average to warm, 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: Average, 25% to 49% humidity<br>Need to Know: Toxic to humans and pets if ingested</p>16. Areca Palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDkzNy9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMTE2ODkwNH0.A1USOmpfrlCZQEoNKQr_qI7lCokV7TK5zPCrrpRjiHk/img.jpg?width=980" id="862d5" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ed0d8bdee48922f72c0b82159174cae9" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="3920" data-height="2204" />File:Areca palm 1.jpg - Wikimedia Commonscommons.wikimedia.org<h3>Best For Pet Owners</h3> <p>Areca palms not only filter indoor toxins from the air, but they also act as a natural humidifier, adding moisture to the air around them. If you have playful pets, they may be attracted to the palm's dangling fronds, but rest assured they're nontoxic and won't harm your animals if bitten or swatted at. </p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: Medium light to bright, indirect sunlight<br>Water: Keep soil moist<br>Temperature: Average, 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: Average, 25% to 49% humidity<br>Need to Know: Nontoxic</p>17. Flamingo Lily (Anthurium scherzerianum)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDkzOC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxODk4MDQ3M30.LqdhkGq6NbQXHusGlVdeDPgldx9SXE3LKNOTfkt3Rww/img.jpg?width=980" id="8e774" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="396bc1fa1428dff59bceea1e4910a0dd" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="2560" data-height="1920" />File:AnthuriumAndraenum.jpg - Wikimedia Commonscommons.wikimedia.org<h3>Best Color</h3> <p>A pop of bright color can liven up any room, and in that regard, the flamingo lily has you covered. This <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/plants-that-promote-wellness-2580130461.html" target="_self">plant promotes wellness</a> by removing formaldehyde, xylene, toluene, and ammonium while adding a vibrant touch to your house or apartment.</p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: Medium light to bright, indirect sunlight<br>Water: Keep soil moist<br>Temperature: Average, 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: Average to high, 25% to 50% or higher humidity<br>Need to Know: Toxic to humans and pets if ingested or touched</p>18. Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDk0MC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY3MDI5NDc1MX0.FgUS7qeu5JibJl3yPojlzxNfNv2-Aidl78VGNTlCI8U/img.jpg?width=980" id="fdc56" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c6c05fc04b1447e4ec5734adda8f714b" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="2500" data-height="2425" />File:Chrysanthemum morifolium 08NOV.jpg - Wikipediaen.m.wikipedia.org<h3>Best Air-Purifying Flower</h3> <p>Prefer the look of <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/delicate-flowers-injury-recovery-2645667102.html" target="_self">blooming flowers</a> to leafy green plants? Chrysanthemums are an excellent pick. Simply pot these flowers, set them on a sunny windowsill, and enjoy a home with fewer traces of formaldehyde, benzene, and ammonia.</p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: At least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day<br>Water: Keep soil moist<br>Temperature: Average, 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: Average, 25% to 49% humidity<br>Need to Know: Toxic to humans and pets if ingested</p>19. Warneckii (Dracaena deremensis)
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDk3MDk0My9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2Mzc1NjMzNX0.0HDDiHQfIHmij3DDD9_2SWVJ2nf_4JRKkR-C4WT3rIM/img.jpg?width=980" id="b3384" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="6b94ff8ede669185a32de542c381e99a" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="3504" data-height="2336" />File:Dracaena deremensis Warneckii 1zz.jpg - Wikimedia Commonscommons.wikimedia.org<h3>Most Versatile</h3> <p>The Warneckii is yet another species in the <em>Dracaena</em> genus that performed well in NASA's clean air study. The best part about this plant? You can pot a small clipping or larger stalks to fill any space in your home or apartment—no matter how big or small.</p><h4>How To Keep It Alive</h4><p>Light: Low light to bright, indirect sunlight<br>Water: Soil's surface should dry before re-watering<br>Temperature: Average, 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit<br>Humidity: Average, 25% to 49% humidity<br>Need to Know: Toxic to humans and pets if ingested</p>20. Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata)
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Yoga, in and of itself, is all about mindfulness. While flowing through the motions undoubtedly leads to a greater sense of self, it also helps cultivate a greater sense of connection beyond oneself, extending out toward all things—including the earth, and in that vein, eco-friendly yoga mats.
Manduka eKOlite Yoga Mat
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<p>Promising to inspire people to become their most empowered selves, Manduka puts full focus on efforts geared toward helping its shoppers be more conscious members of society. </p><p>One such way that it does this is by committing to creating top-of-the-line yoga mats that are designed to last. By creating long-lasting, high-quality mats, Manduka is able to assist shoppers in their efforts to cut back on consumption. What's more, the company ensures that all of its mats are created without harmful chemicals and dyes (which, by the way, have the ability to not only disrupt water sources during the production process but individuals' hormone balance during use). </p><p>But that's not all. In addition to nixing chemicals from all mats, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PMFS49L/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07PMFS49L&linkCode=as2&tag=ecowatch-20&linkId=684c73cdfb279fe6606c330f39930135" target="_blank">Manduka's eKo Mats</a> are made from biodegradable natural tree rubber and manufactured with zero waste and no <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/phthalates-mac-and-cheese-2465226489.html" target="_blank">harmful plasticizers</a>. The PRO Mats are made from the highest quality PVC—a form of synthetic plastic—on the planet and manufactured emissions-free. While PVC is seldom recyclable, Manduka ensures shoppers that they need not worry, as these high-grade PRO Mats are guaranteed to last for life. Once they do meet their demise (if ever), they can be returned through the company's <a href="https://www.manduka.com/pages/live-on" target="_blank">Live On</a> program, in which The Renewal Workshop breaks down the mats and recycles them.</p><p>As sustainable as Manduka's mats are, its accessories are just as earth-friendly, with towels made of <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/plastic-bottle-recycling-uk-supermarkets-2625052129.html" target="_blank">recycled plastic water bottles</a>, blocks made of sustainable cork, and straps made of unbleached 100% natural cotton. </p><p>The point is, if you're looking to fully revamp your yoga routine with mats and accessories, Manduka is your number-one bet. It's a top brand chosen by yoga instructors around the world.</p>SUGA Recycled Wetsuit Yoga Mat
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<p>If you love the ocean as much as you love your yoga practice, you'll swoon over <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0722NDV2C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0722NDV2C&linkCode=as2&tag=ecowatch-20&linkId=3617330315a358a7344ec84556307362" target="_blank">SugaMats</a>. The California-based yoga mat company specializes in mats made of recycled wetsuits. It started as an idea to divert surfers' and scuba divers' old non-biodegradable neoprene wetsuits from entering landfills and now makes all its mats out of donated materials.</p><p>If you have an old wetsuit you'd like to recycle, you can drop it off at one of their partner stores or mail it in and you'll receive a 10 percent discount on your next purchase in return. For every wetsuit recycled, roughly one SugaMat is created. As durable as the mat is designed to be, the brand acknowledges that shoppers may want to replace it at some point. When you're ready, just send your used mat back to Suga to be recycled, and the brand will also give you a discount on a future purchase. Read more about the company's origins in our <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/green-your-down-dog-with-yoga-mats-made-from-100-recycled-wetsuits-1882132431.html" target="_blank">SugaMats review</a>.</p>Liforme Love Yoga Mat
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<p>Designed under the premise of "Good for you, Good for the planet," <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5V8XHK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01N5V8XHK&linkCode=as2&tag=ecowatch-20&linkId=018b55be114697e2b33999dd8363fdfe" target="_blank">Liforme mats</a> are biodegradable, non-toxic, and PVC-free. The brand prides itself on being eco-friendly, ethical, and socially just, and, as such, they only use the highest-quality materials and focus on conservancy efforts with each and every one of their products. </p><p>By dedicating 5% of sales from two of their collections, they've raised over $200,000 for their charity partner, Friends of the Earth. </p><p>Additionally, from a social justice standpoint, they support women and children's rights, racial diversity, and <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/lgbtq-farms-and-organizations-2646278168.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LGBTQ+ rights</a>. And they're not just all talk. They put their money where their mouth is and have donated to various organizations outright, as well as created mats specifically to benefit certain causes, like the Rainbow Hope Mat, in which 5% of sales go to GLAAD, a media-monitoring organization geared toward promoting LGBTQ+ acceptance.</p><p>Beyond charity, the most unique aspect of Liforme mats is that they're tailored to promote balance and stability via their revolutionary grip and alignment system. So, if you've ever had difficulty maintaining balance during your practice, a Liforme mat may be the ultimate choice for you.</p>2nd Wind Yoga Mat
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<p>Rhode Island-based health and wellness brand <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JNK1G61/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07JNK1G61&linkCode=as2&tag=ecowatch-20&linkId=c3770479c73c05ff26db92b6e3bdd5f4" target="_blank">2nd Wind</a> is renowned for its intricate yoga mats, all of which are made with sustainability in mind. Each mat is made with 100% natural and sustainable cork and rubber, water-based ink, and no glue, latex, PVC, or toxins. Additionally, each mat is biodegradable. Sustainability aside, the artistic appearance of each mat is something to bat a lash at. </p><p>You can purchase 2nd Wind mats that have a rubber face or that have a towel infused mat for added grip. Instead of having to purchase a secondary yoga mat cover, these mats prevent slipping with a soft surface that's heat pressed into the rubber.</p>Scoria Blossom Cork Yoga Mat
<img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDg5ODU1Mi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2NTk3MTU5MX0.dbExPsuaq1Jy8hfnrZV4xST3jHb13oe_JFH6ogTXwRg/img.jpg?width=980" id="3f7a1" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="fa578544eb46cb52f8fc0779b29fe91b" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="498" data-height="624" />Scoria
<p>Toronto-based <a href="https://www.scoriaworld.com/products/blossom-cork-yoga-mat" target="_blank">Scoria Yoga</a> is beloved for its eco-friendly cork yoga mats. Each mat is made with sustainably sourced cork and backed with natural tree rubber. The two materials are adhered with eco adhesives that are bonded under high temperatures. Additionally, the designs—which are stunning—are crafted with non-toxic, water-based ink. </p><p>As if the production of each mat isn't enough to swoon over, know that Scoria is partnered with Feeding Children Everywhere and for every mat purchased, 10 meals are donated to those in need. </p><p>What's more, the very meals delivered are sustainable, as they're vegan and wrapped in <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/companies-rethinking-packaging-2639054932.html" target="_blank">biodegradable packaging</a>. All this is to say, Scoria has brought the idea of sustainability full circle with its cork yoga mats and give-back program.</p>- Why You Should Avoid PVC Products - EcoWatch ›
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Spruce
<img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDY4NjI3OC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyOTM2NzgzOX0.axY0HjeqRctJsR_KmDLctzDpUBLBN-oNIdqaXDb4caQ/img.jpg?width=980" id="774be" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="8379f35b1ca8a86d0e61b7d4bfc8b46e" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" alt="spruce organic cbd oil" data-width="710" data-height="959" /><p>As one of the best brands in the business, Spruce CBD is well-known for its potent CBD oils that feature many additional beneficial phytocannabinoids. This brand works with two family-owned, sustainably focused farms in the USA (one located in Kentucky and one in North Carolina) to create its organic, small product batches. The max potency Spruce CBD oil contains 2400mg of full-spectrum CBD extract, but the brand also offers a lower strength tincture with 750mg of CBD in total.</p>CBDistillery
<img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDcwMjkzNC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMTU4OTM4Nn0.ypRdeDSBcE87slYrFfVrRwtJ2qGIK6FD5jBB4pndTMo/img.jpg?width=980" id="b473b" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="9930b53c9d58cb49774640a61c3e3e75" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" alt="cbdistillery cbd oil" data-width="1244" data-height="1244" /><p>All of the products from CBDistillery are <a href="https://ushempauthority.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Hemp Authority Certified</a>, and for good reason. The company only uses non-GMO and pesticide-free industrial hemp that's grown organically on Colorado farms. Its hemp oils are some of the most affordable CBD products on the market, yet they still maintain a high standard of quality. CBDistillery has a wide variety of CBD potencies across its product line (ranging from 500mg to 5000mg per bottle) and offers both full-spectrum and broad-spectrum CBD oils to give customers a completely thc-free option.</p>FAB CBD
<img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDY4NjIyNS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2NDIwOTEyMn0.MlTjz096FJ0ev_-soK7_Z-FeQeJczWoeh9Qi9SSkHsY/img.jpg?width=980" id="04b26" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="76aa4862f44603242e318982acea6646" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" alt="fab cbd oil" data-width="800" data-height="800" /><p>For an organic CBD oil that has it all, FAB CBD offers plenty of variety for any type of consumer. All of its products are made with zero pesticides and extracted from organically grown Colorado industrial hemp. FAB CBD oil comes in five all-natural flavors (mint, vanilla, berry, citrus, and natural) and is also available in four strengths (300, 600, 1200, and 2400mg per bottle).</p>NuLeaf Naturals
<img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDY4NjIxOS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1NzExNTgyMX0.D6qMGYllKTsVhEkQ-L_GzpDHVu60a-tJKcio7M1Ssmc/img.jpg?width=980" id="94e4a" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="3609a52479675730893a45a82a03c71d" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" alt="nuleaf naturals organic cbd oil" data-width="600" data-height="600" /><p>As an industry-leading brand, it comes as no surprise that NuLeaf Naturals sources its CBD extract from organic hemp plants grown on licensed farms in Colorado. The comany's CBD oils only contain two ingredients: USDA certified organic hemp seed oil and full spectrum hemp extract.</p><p>NuLeaf Naturals uses one proprietary CBD oil formula for all of its products, so you will get the same CBD potency in each tincture (60mg per mL), but can purchase different bottle sizes depending on how much you intend to use.</p>Charlotte's Web
<img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDcwMjk3NS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0MzQ0NjM4N30.SaQ85SK10-MWjN3PwHo2RqpiUBdjhD0IRnHKTqKaU7Q/img.jpg?width=980" id="84700" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="a2174067dcc0c4094be25b3472ce08c8" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" alt="charlottes web cbd oil" data-width="1244" data-height="1244" /><p>Perhaps one of the most well-known brands in the CBD landscape, Charlotte's Web has been growing sustainable hemp plants for several years. The company is currently in the process of achieving official USDA Organic Certification, but it already practices organic and sustainable cultivation techniques to enhance the overall health of the soil and the hemp plants themselves, which creates some of the highest quality CBD extracts. Charlotte's Web offers CBD oils in a range of different concentration options, and some even come in a few flavor options such as chocolate mint, orange blossom, and lemon twist.</p>- Best CBD Oils of 2020: Reviews & Buying Guide - EcoWatch ›
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Increased consumer interest in sustainability has largely driven the expansion of new organic product lines. It's this combination of consumer consciousness and evolved eco-friendly products that has people searching for the best organic mattress.
But there are many brands in this space. We wanted to take a closer look at the Avocado mattress and explore what makes it such a popular pick in the eco-market.
Avocado Vegan Mattress
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<ul><li>GOLS organic certified latex</li><li>GOTS organic certified cotton</li><li>1,000+ pocketed support coils </li><li>No polyurethane foams, polyester, or toxic fire retardants</li><li>Replaces all cotton with wool</li><li>Vegan certified</li><li>PETA-approved</li></ul>Alpaca Wool Plush Mattress Topper
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<ul><li>Certified organic and natural materials</li><li>Natural alpaca and GOTS organic certified wool and cotton</li><li>Soft, plush feel that's more "luxurious" than most common products</li><li>Elastic straps to hold it in place</li></ul>Avocado Green Pill
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<ul><li>GOLS organic certified latex and GOTS organic certified kapok</li><li>Organic jersey cotton liner that's machine washable </li><li>GOTS organic certified quilted cotton cover</li><li>GREENGUARD Gold certified, vegan, and handmade in Los Angeles</li></ul>Organic Superfine Suvin Cotton Sheets
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<ul><li>GOTS organic certified Indian Suvin Cotton</li><li>1,000 thread count per inch weave </li><li>Sateen finish</li></ul>Trending
Süga is a company that manufactures yoga mats made in the USA from 100 percent recycled wetsuits. The name Süga "evokes the two worlds it straddles: surfing and yoga," explains founder Brian Shields, whose a surfer and a yogi.
What are you doing with your old wetsuits? We're recycling them into yoga mats & other goodies. #yoga #surf https://t.co/o8Hqb6XYAw— Suga Yoga Mats (@Suga Yoga Mats)1450046504.0
Surfers enjoy a bond with the environment, says Shields but "we struggle to reduce our impact." He wanted to turn these non-biodegradable wetsuits, which would otherwise end up in the landfill, into "highly functional instruments of yogic bliss," as he puts it.
Yoga mats are often made with chemicals that can be hazardous to your human health. Azodicarbonamide is one such chemical, which, strangely enough, use to be used in the bread of the fast-food chain Subway until last year. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other questionable materials including phthalates, lead and cadmium, have found their way into standard yoga mats, as well.
Since Süga mats are made from neoprene, they're naturally a "closed-cell foam," says Shields, so they don't "sponge up" bacteria, sweat, dust and dirt from yoga studio floors like other mats. Neoprene does, however, contain dialkyl thioureas, which has been linked to allergic contact dermatitis.
Suga brand ambassador @xavierrudd stretching it out post-show on his favorite SugaMat #recycled #wetsuit #yogamat https://t.co/sevwgEIIeH— Suga Yoga Mats (@Suga Yoga Mats)1449958200.0
"The SügaMat has undergone significant R&D and beta-testing prior to being unleashed on yogis worldwide," says Süga. "Although our mats are made from recycled wetsuits, they perform better than any mat on the market. We have built them to specific tolerances of density, tackiness (both wet and dry), elasticity, durability, and liquid permeability and retention. We are confident that you'll dig every asana on your SügaMat."
The project is currently raising money on Kickstarter and has raised half of its goal of $20,000 to date. Large-scale production will begin in January.
If you donate $69 to the Kickstarter campaign, you'll receive a SügaMat. And if you donate $89, you'll receive a Cradle2Grave SügaMat—that is, one with a lifetime guarantee. If anything happens to your mat, you can return it to Süga and they will send you a new one for free. They're also asking anyone with an old wetsuit to donate it, so they can turn it into a yoga mat. In exchange for the donation, you will get a 10 percent discount on a mat.
Check out Süga's video here:
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