Common Name: Boston Fern
Botanical Name: Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis



Benefits: Said to act as a natural air humidifier, removes formaldahyde and is a general air purifier. Said to be among the best in air purifying houseplants.

Notes: Likes bright light and damp soil but can be tolerant of drought or partial light.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Common Name: Chinese Evergreen
Botanical Name: Aglaonema sp.


Benefits: Emits high oxygen content, and purifies indoor air by removing chemicals, such as formaldahyde, benzene or other toxins.

Notes: Does well with full shade and good draining; variegated plants need more sunlight. The sap of this plant is considered poisonous and is an irritant.
-----------------------------------------------------
Common Name: Corn Cane or Mass Cane
Botanical Name: Dracaena massangeana or dracaena fragrans Massangeana


Benefits: Known for removing formaldahyde and known generally as one of the houseplants that clean the air.

Notes: Does great with low light and low water.
-----------------------------------------------------------
Common Name: Dwarf/Pygmy Date Palm
Botanical Name: Phoenix roebelenii


Benefits: Said to remove formaldehyde and xylene (a chemical found in plastics and solvents) from the air.

Notes: Loves lots of sun, moist soil and warm water.



More Stills


Keywords:Boston Fern,Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis, air humidifier, removes formaldahyde , air purifier,Chinese Evergreen, Aglaonema sp, formaldahyde, benzene, toxins, sunlight,poisonous, Corn Cane , Mass Cane,Dracaena massangeana , dracaena fragrans Massangeana,cane tree,Pygmy Date Palm, Phoenix roebelenii, formaldehyde , xylene,sun, moist soil