Few days back a little mouse started coming to my drying area where I have decorated several plants along with golden pothos( money plant). one day while cleaning my fridge I found few garlic were germinated and little leaves started coming out .Instead of using it I decided to sow them .since I did not have any spare pot , I planted them in my money plant pot. Next day I saw my few garlic buds are missing . I gussed it was little rodent work .Next day again I found few buds are missing along with few leaves of money plant have the marks of cut. No need to mention it was done by that naughty mouse again, but surprisingly after that day I never seen that mouse again..it made me think whether this auspicious money plant is toxic or garlic is responsible for it. . while googling I found that some ornamental house plant with large, colorful foliage that definitely enhance beauty to any home interior, but we must be aware of the fact that these indoor plants could be proven dangerous to kids and pets.Well its a new discovery for me to get rid of rodent in natural way :)..
These plants contain insoluble crystals of "Calcium Oxalate" , which is highly toxic and it makes them potentially dangerous for small kids ,and pets such as cat, dog and rat . Few very sensitive human could also feel burning sensation in the skin, irritation, and swelling of the lips as well as tongue, increased salivation, vomiting, contraction of muscles , decreased alertness, confused mind, breathlessness and difficulty swallowing food.
If their toxic aspect is not issue most of these plants are very beneficial to have in your home or office. These beautiful house plants provide everything from evergreen soothing greenery , to beautiful blooms, to clean purified air. All credit goes to the research team of NASA .
Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii')
Also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, this plant is one of the best for tackling formaldehyde. we could Place one in bathroom since it could survive in low light and steamy humid conditions also helping filter out air pollutants emitted by tissue paper, toilet cleaner, fabric softner, room freshner.
One important fact about snake plant is that it absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen at night (the opposite of the process most plants follow). Sharing our home with this plant could boost the level of oxygen.
Golden pothos (Scindapsus aures)
Also known as money plant It is second effective plant for filtering out formaldehyde. this ornamental plant could decorate your balcony in hanging basket.
Chrysanthemum (Chrysantheium morifolium)
With the colorful flowers of a Chrysanthemum we could get double benefit. It brighten a home office or living room along with filtering out benzene, which is commonly found in glue, paint, plastics and detergent.
Warneckei dracaena (Dracaena deremensis 'Warneckii')
This plant can help to remove a raft of toxic chemicals like benzene and trichloroethylene associated with varnishes and oils .
Peace lily (Spathiphyllum)
Image source :https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spathiphyllum_cochlearispathum#/media/File:Spathiphyllum_cochlearispathum_RTBG.jpg
Shade and weekly watering this is what the peace lily also known as the Mauna Loa plant require to sustain and bloom. It ranked first NASA’s list for removing all three harmful gases — formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene. It could also battle with toluene and xylene and ammonia.
Weeping Fig
Image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ficus_benjamina#/media/File:Ficus_benjamina2.jpg
Ficus benjamina requires bright light and lots of water . The plant is famous to braid its trunks to give it a decorative look. The weeping fig combat formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene .
English Ivy
Image source :https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedera_helix#/media/File:Hedera_helix_2_beentree_bialowieza_2005.jpg
English Ivy, or Hedera helix, is known to filter benzene, formaldehyde, tricholorethylene, xylene, and toluene out of your environment,
Chinese Evergreen(Aglaonema modestum)
Image source: http://gardening.wikia.com/wiki/Aglaonema_modestum?file=Aglaonema_modestum.jpg
These alluring foliage could be considered one of the most durable houseplant. It could survive even in poor lighting, dry air, and least watering too. Chinese evergreens tackle benzene and formaldehyde effectively.
*The NASA Clean Air Study[1] has been led by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in association with the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA). Its results suggest that certain common indoor plants may provide a natural way of removing toxic agents such as benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene from the air, helping neutralize the effects of sick building syndrome
Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii')
Also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, this plant is one of the best for tackling formaldehyde. we could Place one in bathroom since it could survive in low light and steamy humid conditions also helping filter out air pollutants emitted by tissue paper, toilet cleaner, fabric softner, room freshner.
One important fact about snake plant is that it absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen at night (the opposite of the process most plants follow). Sharing our home with this plant could boost the level of oxygen.
Golden pothos (Scindapsus aures)
Also known as money plant It is second effective plant for filtering out formaldehyde. this ornamental plant could decorate your balcony in hanging basket.
Chrysanthemum (Chrysantheium morifolium)
With the colorful flowers of a Chrysanthemum we could get double benefit. It brighten a home office or living room along with filtering out benzene, which is commonly found in glue, paint, plastics and detergent.
Warneckei dracaena (Dracaena deremensis 'Warneckii')
This plant can help to remove a raft of toxic chemicals like benzene and trichloroethylene associated with varnishes and oils .
Peace lily (Spathiphyllum)
Image source :https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spathiphyllum_cochlearispathum#/media/File:Spathiphyllum_cochlearispathum_RTBG.jpg
Shade and weekly watering this is what the peace lily also known as the Mauna Loa plant require to sustain and bloom. It ranked first NASA’s list for removing all three harmful gases — formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene. It could also battle with toluene and xylene and ammonia.
Weeping Fig
Ficus benjamina requires bright light and lots of water . The plant is famous to braid its trunks to give it a decorative look. The weeping fig combat formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene .
English Ivy
English Ivy, or Hedera helix, is known to filter benzene, formaldehyde, tricholorethylene, xylene, and toluene out of your environment,
Chinese Evergreen(Aglaonema modestum)
These alluring foliage could be considered one of the most durable houseplant. It could survive even in poor lighting, dry air, and least watering too. Chinese evergreens tackle benzene and formaldehyde effectively.
*The NASA Clean Air Study[1] has been led by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in association with the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA). Its results suggest that certain common indoor plants may provide a natural way of removing toxic agents such as benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene from the air, helping neutralize the effects of sick building syndrome
A list of common non toxic house plants that are very efficient at purifying air. See my below mentioned section for more information.
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