Common Name: Mother-in-law’s tongue, Viper’s bowstring hemp
Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata
A study published recently claims that indoor air pollution can be as deadlier as outdoor air pollution. There are many ways to reduce indoor air pollution; these two articles from the University of Kentucky Extension and NASD point out the sources well and control them.
An abstract of the study published in Harvard University Extension observes that the snake plant is one of the most oxygen-producing houseplants. Ficus and pothos are other plants that made to the list.
Apart from being one of the best air-purifying houseplants, it looks so nice and unique. The unsloped, thick, and tall foliage without stems look so artificial, and on top of it, the shades of green, yellow or gray with the horizontal stripes make it a desiring indoor plant.
One of the best snake plant health benefits is making its small contribution to eliminating toxic air pollutants. Other than CO2, it can absorb benzene, formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene. These cancer-causing pollutants are harmful to our health, a well-known proven fact.
The famous NASA experiment of 1989 on indoor plants proved that plants with more leaf surface area (leafier and bigger plants) do better air purification, and the snake plant is one of them.
A study published in 2015 on Indoor CO2 consequences indicates that humans who breathe more carbon dioxide in the home, workplace, and classroom face difficulty in performing and learning. Raised CO2 levels directly affect our cognitive skills and productivity; dizziness and nausea are other consequences.
Snake plant, aka Mother-in-Law’s tongue, absorbs CO2 effectively. A study conducted at Naresuan University, Thailand, with 60-80 cm tall
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