What are the top oxygen producing house plants?

I know that pothos ivy is one of them, but I want some plants in every room to boost oxygen in my home.

What are the top oxygen producing house plants?
Adapted from Your Naturally Healthy Home, by Alan Berman.


No listing of the Top Five Cleaners would be complete without mentioning houseplants, our often-overlooked helpers in ridding the air of pollutants and toxins, counteracting outgassing and contributing to balanced internal humidity.


Find out which houseplants are our most effective allies in keeping your household air clean and pure.





SIMPLE SOLUTION: It is suggested that one plant should be allowed for approximately 10 square yards of floor space, assuming average ceiling heights of 8 to 9 feet. This means that you need two or three plants to contribute to good air quality in the average domestic living room of about 20 to 25 square yards.


Research has shown that these 10 plants are the most effective all-around in counteracting offgassed chemicals and contributing to balanced internal humidity.





* Areca palm


* Reed palm


* Dwarf date palm


* Boston fern


* Janet Craig dracaena


* English ivy


* Australian sword fern


* Peace Lily


* Rubber plant


* Weeping fig





Although many plants like light, they do not all have to be placed near windows. Many indoor plants originated in the dense shade of tropical forests and have a high rate of photosynthesis. These are ideal for the home and can be placed in darker corners. When positioning plants, try to strike a balance between light and ventilation because the effect of plants on indoor air pollution appears to be reduced if they are set in a draft.
Reply:I have many Philodendron plants in my home for this purpose.
Reply:It pretty much depends on how large the plant is and how fast it ghoes through photosynthesis.





For the best results, put the plant near the best light, give it good soil, and water it healthily.