Best houseplants that purify air and ‘add more oxygen’

‘Removes 95% of toxins!’ Best houseplants that purify air and ‘add more oxygen’ (Image: GETTY)Research suggests houseplants can help with air purification, especially in areas where air quality is poor. Breathing cleaner air also helps you think clearer, calms stress, and reduces the risk for asthma, experts say. Here are the best houseplants for health and the conditions they need to thrive. Houseplants absorb carbon dioxide, filter pollutants and release oxygen.Amy Rothenberg, N.D., a naturopathic doctor told Good Housekeeping: ‘This is an important idea considering how much time people spend indoors. ‘By adding more oxygen, theoretically, you might have better focus, fewer headaches, and an improved mood.’Snake plants, spider plants, rubber plants, peace lilies, ferns and English ivy are some of the best indoor plants for boosting oxygen and purifying the air. READ MORE: Houseplants that remove mould and condensation from your home Spider plant (left), rubber plant (right) (Image: GETTY)Perhaps one of the easiest houseplants to keep, snake plants, also known as ‘mother-in-law’s tongue’ or the Latin name Sansevieria trifasciata, feature tall leaves that grow vertically. Not only are they decorative, but they’re also a hardy plant that can thrive on a little neglect. They also grow quite quickly and produce lots of new shoots which can be repotted to expand your houseplant collection. Spider plant Latin name Chlorophytum comosum, spider plants are extremely easy to grow and they don’t require constant attention. The plant has narrow leaves and according to NASA research, this plant removes 95 percent of toxic formaldehyde from the air in a sealed Plexiglas container when studied over 24 hours.DON’T MISS…Woman admits to putting dirty toilet brush in dishwasher – ‘gross’ [REACTION]Boy George’s staggering net worth from 40-year music career [NEWS]King Charles enjoys same drink every night ‘before dinner’ [INSIDER] Boston fern (left), English ivy (right) (Image: GETTY)English ivy or Hedera helix is a versatile plant that’s been shown to lower levels of carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, and toxins in the air.They can be grown outside or indoors, but as a houseplant ivy grows well in hanging baskets or pots, and can be trained to grow along a trellis or shape, For the plant to thrive, it will need direct sunlight and to be watered thoroughly once the soil dries out.