Studies have shown that just one houseplant in a room 13×16 feet improved air quality by 25%. Two plants improved the quality by 75%. NASA has reported that the best options for clean indoor air include Golden Pothos, Dracaena, Ficus, and more. This is done by plants in photosynthesis where plants take in the carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
Indoor plants can reduce dust levels by 20%. Dust reducing plants include aloe vera, evergreen, ferns, and pot mums. A rubber tree can even remove mold spores and bacterias by up to 60%!
Indoor plants are also known to help people feel more relaxed and can improve their memory and attention spans.