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Indoor Plants Purify Air No Worse Than Expensive Filters
February 20, 2026 08:16 • UTC+5 (Ashgabat) • 18 views
Russian scientists say common houseplants can purify indoor air as effectively as expensive devices. Myrtus communis fights bacteria, Peperomia absorbs benzene and formaldehyde, while Epipremnum aureum helps humidify the air. In addition, Pelargonium, Murraya paniculata, and Tradescantia reduce stress and act as natural air filters.
Russian scientists have found that common indoor plants are not inferior to specialized expensive equipment in purifying the air. Experts have identified six types of plants that effectively destroy bacteria and neutralize vapors from household chemicals.
Myrtle has been recognized as a true hero in the fight against infectious respiratory diseases. Its phytoncides inhibit the growth of microbes; one small shrub is sufficient to clean a bedroom with an area of 20 square meters.
For children's rooms, specialists recommend peperomia. It actively absorbs benzene and formaldehyde, while being completely safe for children and pets.
The scindapsus plant can replace an air humidifier because it actively evaporates moisture and prevents skin dryness.
Geranium and murraya help to get rid of stress and insomnia. The essential oils of these plants soothe the nervous system and have an antibacterial effect.
The beneficial properties of tradescantia have also been revealed. According to the "argumenti.ru" portal, this plant works like a living filter, absorbing harmful substances emitted by new furniture and cleaning agents.