Searching for houseplants that produce the most oxygen? Then you are definitely at the best place to find out.
In this blog, we are going to discuss about the indoor plants which gives more oxygen. In this list of most oxygen producing houseplants, there are not only plants, that producing most oxygen, we have also included the plants that are useful in maintaining a great air quality.
Several of them are highly recommended by different famous personalities too. About the recommendation thing, we will see next.
Before jumping straight into the list of most oxygen producing houseplants, we shall check something more about the air quality thing.
What actually is good quality air?
Quality air is a kind of air that is healthy for humans as well as other organisms.That doesn't mean the air which is rich in Oxygen will be called quality air. There are several kinds of contaminators in the air, which are responsible for many kinds of lungs as well as other respiratory illnesses.
A good quality air means air that not only has the perfect amount of Oxygen(the amount that is good for all organisms including humans) but also has lesser toxins and impurities than the normal air.
For example, there are several houseplants that improve the indoor air quality. By saying air quality, it doesn't mean to only provide Oxygen. It means the plant, also absorbs toxins and other impurities from air. These plants will not only produce more Oxygen than other plants, but also remove toxins and impurities from air thus making it healthier and fresher.
List of houseplants that produce the most oxygen:
Bamboo Plant:
I know I sound silly with this name. How could you plant a bamboo indoors?
That's possible. There are several species of bamboo, that you can plant indoors and enjoy cleaner air. Bamboo are definitely a better choice than any other indoor plant. You can plant it indoors and after it grows enough, you can plant it outdoor.
Bamboo is not only a good plant for indoors but also a great plant for planting outdoors. This plant takes around 5 to 6 years to grow, which is definitely a great thing if we compare to other plants.
Also, this plant, doesn't take too much space (individual plant) and can be used in several places.
Bamboo plants produce 35% more oxygen than other plants that are equivalent in size. What makes it even better is the insane ability of repopulating. A Bamboo plant's rhizomes can produce many bamboo plants nearby.
Just plant a Bamboo plant and leave the rest on the plant itself.
Spider plant:
Spider plant is truly something pleasant for eyes to watch. I can even admire it's beauty for decades in one sitting.
Spider plants, when fully grown, can produce a good amount of oxygen every single day as well as night. Yes! Spider plants can produce a good amount of oxygen at night too.
Spider plant is also a good option because, it isn't a difficult one when it comes to caring for. This plant is so simple to manage that even beginner can plant and grow. Plus, you can keep it inside to decorate the interior too.
Also, this plant is a great artist in removing toxins and other harmful substances from the air leading to a better indoor air quality.
Snake plant:
This is the highest oxygen producing plant among all the houseplants. One of the best beneficial plant for indoor environment.
It produces oxygen at night which is a great quality, which is different from other plants (where other plants produce carbon dioxide at night). It converts carbon dioxide into pure breathable air with it's long broad leaves.
A indoor snake plant can produce minimum 900ml of oxygen per day. It's a very effective plant for your indoor environment.
It proved by NASA that it's a maximum oxygen producing plant and it's the most effective one, highly recommend by NASA.
It also gives a amazing look to your interior and gives you a lots of benefits.
Take care of it's watering, lightning and soil for a healthy growing plant. I personally like this amazing plant very much.
One of the most recommended oxygen producing indoor plant in this list.
Pothos plant:
Pothos plant also continuously produces oxygen at night (whereas most of the plants produce carbon dioxide at night). One of the most oxygen producing indoor plant.
Pothos plant is a best air purifier indoor plant. It helps in removing harmful air pollutants from indoor air and improve indoor air quality.
Continuous production of oxygen from day to night gives a healthy and effective indoor environment, which is a best natural way to get a best indoor environment.
It's a easy to care plant, it needs a average attention to growing up. Also it's a best easy to care indoor plant for beginners.
Get the plant, give a little attention to care the plant and get a lots of health benefits from the plant.
Peace Lily plant:
This plant is the love of my life. The insanely beautiful flower makes it a desert to the eyes. This plant can be planted inside as well as outside. I prefer it planted inside because of the exotic and eye-catchy looks it has.
This plant is proved to be a great plant when it comes to purify air, producing oxygen as well as cleaning toxins and stuff like benzene, toluene etc. from air. Peace lily plant is also tested to produce Oxygen even at night time.
Peace lily is tested by NASA and is approved as a good houseplant that produces more Oxygen than other indoor plants.
You can place it either outside your home, like a welcoming beauty or inside, near a minimalistic wall or near a desk. Placing in places like kitchen is also a good idea, as it can also absorb the toxic fumes and other impurities from air.
Key Takeaway:
Here was the list of plants that produce most oxygen and also maintain a good air quality.
All of them are great at their job and aren't comparable to each other as all of them are unique in themselves.