12 Indoor Plants that are Literally Oxygen Bombs

If you desire fresh and natural air in your rooms, then you can go in for these Indoor Plants that are Literally Oxygen Bombs! They also look great and are easy to maintain.

Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata

Literally oxygen bombs, snake plants are popular for their air-purifying qualities and aesthetics. This study, at Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand, authenticates that they are great at producing oxygen and can absorb CO2 at 0.49 ppm/m3 in a closed system.

Also, they are CAM plants that release oxygen at night and absorb CO2 too.

Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum

Pothos is popular for lush green foliage and adaptability, but many reasons gave this houseplant huge fame. The one proven reason is its fast conversion rate. In this experiment, a 6.5% reduction in CO2 has been found.

It also increased the oxygen level by decreasing CO2 from 454 PPM to 425 PPM.

Botanical Name: Philodendron

This NASA certified plant is great at purifying the air. It filters out harmful toxins and effectively produces oxygen. Varieties like heartleaf philodendron, lacy tree philodendron, and elephant ear act well at eliminating formaldehyde from the air while emitting oxygen.

Botanical Name: Dieffenbachia

According to this Malaysian study, the dumb cane can effectively absorb CO2. In the test, the initial carbon dioxide was 436 PPM, which decreased to 332 PPM after the final reading.

Botanical Name: Crassula ovata

This CAM plant has the ability to absorb CO2 at night. You can grow it indoors to improve the air quality even in the dark hours. Jade plant executes photosynthesis in the day through the Calvin cycle.

Botanical Name: Bambusoideae

Bamboo plants are great at balancing oxygen and CO2 in the surroundings. They emit 35% more oxygen