NASA’s Clean Air Study has identified several plants as top air purifiers, which can improve indoor air quality by filtering out common volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Here are some of the best plants that you can grow in your home for cleaner air:

1. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) – Known for its easy maintenance and striking variegated leaves, the spider plant is particularly good at absorbing carbon monoxide and xylene.

2. Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) – With its tall, upright leaves, the snake plant is not only stylish but also a great oxygen producer. It filters out formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, benzene, and xylene.

3. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) – The peace lily is not only beautiful with its white blooms but also effective in removing ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene from the air.

4. Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) – This leafy palm can act as a natural humidifier while also removing formaldehyde and xylene.

5. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) – Recognized by its lush, feathery fronds, the Boston fern is great at removing formaldehyde and acting as a natural humidifier.

6. Aloe Vera – Famous for its medicinal properties, Aloe Vera also removes formaldehyde and benzene from the air—byproducts of chemical-based cleaners and paints.

7. Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) – Bright and colorful, Gerbera daisies are effective at filtering out trichloroethylene and benzene.

8. Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii) – This attractive plant thrives in shady indoor spaces and excels at filtering out benzene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde.

9. English Ivy (Hedera helix) – This climbing vine helps reduce airborne fecal-matter particles as well as filtering out formaldehyde.

10. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema) – With its tolerance for low light and capacity to remove multiple toxins from the air makes it an ideal plant for almost every home environment.

Incorporating these plants into your home can help create a fresher living space by reducing harmful pollutants in the air. Remember to care for them according to their needs regarding sunlight exposure, watering schedules, and temperature preferences to ensure they remain healthy and effective air purifiers.