Back in elementary school, most of us learned that plants help clean the air through a process called photosynthesis. This is fantastic when we think of all the pollution outside, but believe it or not, the air inside our homes is actually polluted too. Toxic chemicals from cleaning supplies, bacteria, mold, mildew, and outdoor pollution that makes its way in – it all gets trapped inside our homes. The good news is we can use houseplants to help clean the air in our homes. And, if you’re sitting there thinking about how you’ll just end up killing it, no worries, because these houseplants are nearly impossible to kill! Here are 15 houseplants that are easy to care for, beautiful and most importantly, help clean the air in your home.

1. Spider Plant

Spider plants are the perfect houseplants for beginners because they’re super easy to grow. They need bright, indirect sunlight and water every few days, so if you forget to water them, they’ll be fine for a while. And before you know it, your spider plant will send out shoots that eventually grow baby spider plants that you can propagate yourself.

2. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is an amazing plant that people often use for burns on their skin, but it’s also good at removing formaldehyde from the air. These desert plants need well-drained soil with very light waterings and full sun.

3. Areca Palm

This leafy plant is one of the best air purifiers around, especially as it gets bigger. It needs well-drained soil, very little water, and only partial sunlight.

4. Baby Rubber Plant

Rubber plants can get quite tall, but do an amazing job at emitting high oxygen content and removing chemicals from the air. It needs filtered light, infrequent watering, and rich soil to flourish.

5. Bamboo Palm

The tall, narrow trunks of this little tree not only remove formaldehyde but also act as a natural humidifier, making it perfect for dry rooms. To help this guy grow, keep it in bright, indirect light and with moist soil.

6. Garden Mum

These bright fall flowers are amazing at removing a ton of pollutants from the air, including ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde, and xylene. Although popular outdoor plants come autumn, they also make great houseplants. Mums only need partial sun but lots of water.

7. Ficus

If you like tall houseplants, ficus can grow anywhere between 2-10 feet tall, depending on the size of the pot you put it in. It’s also a great overall air purifier. To keep this plant thriving, make sure to place it in indirect sunlight and water it occasionally.

8. Peace Lily

These gorgeous flowers are tougher than they look and are almost impossible to kill. Since they remove a variety of household cleaner chemicals, plus mold spores, they’re perfect houseplants for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms. Give them lots of water and bright, indirect sunlight to keep them happy.

9. Boston Fern

Another plant that will do well in the bathroom, the Boston fern needs to be in a cool room with high humidity and indirect light. It’s also one of the best air purifiers.

10. Snake Plant

Also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, this plant is nearly impossible to kill yet will do an excellent job at purifying the air in your home! It’s super low maintenance because it doesn’t need much light or water, which makes this sturdy plant perfect for those forgetful gardeners.

11. Chinese Evergreen

Chinese Evergreen removes a variety of chemicals from the air and emits high oxygen content. You can keep it in full shade, but make sure to plant it in a well-draining pot.

12. English Ivy

If you, or any of your family members, have asthma or allergies, English ivy is fantastic at removing chemicals that can irritate those conditions. English ivy looks amazing when it hangs over the pot, so make sure to place it somewhere it can grow.

13. Gerbera Daisy

These large, pretty flowers do an amazing job at not only removing cancer-causing chemicals but also give off oxygen overnight, which can help improve your sleep. Make sure to place them somewhere they can get bright light.

14. Golden Pothos

The large leaves on golden pothos are beautiful and do a great job at removing carbon monoxide and formaldehyde. This plant needs to be kept somewhere cool with partial sun and doesn’t need very much water.

15. Moth Orchid

Orchids are considered one of the most beautiful flowers by many. They are perfect for removing volatile organic compounds and formaldehyde from paints, solvents, and other synthetic materials. These flowering plants need high humidity, lots of light, and thorough watering, but only after the soil has completely dried out.

In conclusion, these air-purifying plants not only beautify your home but also enhance the overall quality of the air that you breathe. They have an array of benefits, from improving concentration and boosting mood to reducing stress levels and increasing relaxation. Additionally, they reduce the level of indoor air pollution. And, given their low maintenance requirements, there’s no reason why you wouldn’t want to add them to your home – they’re gorgeous, purify the air, and add a touch of greenery to your living space.