{"id":227,"date":"2014-01-01T21:02:22","date_gmt":"2014-01-01T21:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/starting-fresh-house-plants-that-clean-the-air\/"},"modified":"2018-06-20T19:55:45","modified_gmt":"2018-06-20T19:55:45","slug":"starting-fresh-house-plants-that-clean-the-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/starting-fresh-house-plants-that-clean-the-air\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting Fresh!  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Grows in moderate temps and medium sunlight.\u00a0<\/small><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/38.media.tumblr.com\/6350d0396d1a331eeafb46407b7df9d8\/tumblr_inline_myonsqmr0l1r5o2jl.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>3.\u00a0 Rubber Tree<\/strong><br \/><small>The Rubber Tree is a powerful toxin eliminator and air purifier. \u00a0Easy to grow and thrives in dim lighting.<\/small><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/38.media.tumblr.com\/3da24bf337b05522b7e5a8ff0bd49ad4\/tumblr_inline_myont3C0Z11r5o2jl.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>4.\u00a0 Peace Lily<\/strong><br \/><small>Peace lilies reduce the levels of various toxins in the air. \u00a0They do well in shade and cooler temperatures.<\/small><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/38.media.tumblr.com\/4bcebe719f387f58f7f4050fff8f9600\/tumblr_inline_myontcncTC1r5o2jl.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.\u00a0 Snake Plant<\/strong><br \/><small>The Snake Plant absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen during the night (most plants do this during the day). \u00a0Don&rsquo;t need much light or water to survive.<\/small><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/31.media.tumblr.com\/2c0645e32da867785c7fcdbc0481947e\/tumblr_inline_myontjRfYM1r5o2jl.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.\u00a0 Bamboo Palm<\/strong><br \/><small>The Bamboo Palm is effective at clearing out benzene and trichloroethylene. \u00a0Needs to be well-watered, in shade or indirect sunlight.<\/small><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/38.media.tumblr.com\/16cf657c41744300168e93ece9de1c87\/tumblr_inline_myonu1mWY21r5o2jl.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>7.\u00a0 Philodendron<\/strong><br \/><small>The Philodendron is good at absorbing formaldehyde. \u00a0Grow with moderate water and some somelight.<\/small><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/38.media.tumblr.com\/8d6e6f3a3b34318015cd59626d9cff6b\/tumblr_inline_myonucaIKP1r5o2jl.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>8.\u00a0 Spider Plant<\/strong><br \/><small>The spider plant is effective at fighting pollutants including benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and xylene.<\/small><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/33.media.tumblr.com\/ba4adc7e0a4b15c0a45fcd2dc29252f1\/tumblr_inline_myonw4tDpS1r5o2jl.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>9.\u00a0 Red- edged Dracanea<\/strong><br \/><small>The Red-Edged Dracanea removes toxins including xylene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde. \u00a0Grows best in sunlight and can grow to be ceiling height!<\/small><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/33.media.tumblr.com\/6a674f36340aba3002acdcc88ea660d3\/tumblr_inline_myonvvJAW01r5o2jl.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>10.\u00a0 Golden Pothos<\/strong><br \/><small>The Golden Pothos has the ability to clear formaldehyde from the air. 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