At The Sun Grove, we’re super passionate about air-purifying plants! Freshen up your space and significantly improve air quality with these tips. Let’s explore how to pick the right air purifying plants to enhance your living environment or workplace.
First, why do you need air-purifying plants? Enhancing your home’s air quality directly affects your health. A living filter that works around the clock and looks great? It’s a win for your lungs and your décor.
Considerations like room size and natural light are huge for your air-purifying plants. Make sure the plant matches your space, gets enough sunlight, and is aligned with your home.
It’s true: your plant’s size can influence how it cleans the air. Larger spaces should opt for larger varieties that are easy to maintain, such as the Peace Lily or Philodendron. For smaller spaces like an office or bathroom, choose a plant that hangs and cascades down surfaces in less square footage, like the Pothos. It’s a pretty pop of greenery and an air-cleaning powerhouse all in one.
Here’s our checklist to keep these beauties alive and thriving.
See our detailed care instructions for each air-purifying plant variety below! While plants like the amaryllis may thrive with less water, peace lilies might require more consistent moisture. Note: over-watering is a no-no. Allowing the plant to sit in water can lead to root rot.
Another key factor to the healthy growth of your air-purifying plants is choosing a good soil and fertilizer. If unsure of what soil or fertilizer to choose, be sure to ask the Sun Grove team!
Keeping the right humidity and temperature levels is crucial for plant health. When in doubt, ask our plant experts about the appropriate temperature and levels of humidity for your air-purifying plants.
Choose pots with drainage holes and repot periodically to refresh the soil and nutrients. It helps with air purification.
Expanding your air purifying plant collection through propagation (we see you Pothos!) and addressing issues like pests or yellowing leaves will keep your plants happy and healthy.
Each air-purifying plant from The Sun Grove delivers charm and health benefits to your space, with colors chosen based on availability (PS: each arrives in a grower’s pot!) Let’s take a look at just some of our favorite species:
Amaryllis: The beautiful Amaryllis features tall stems and vivid flowers. It’s perfect as a gift or decor.
Azalea: With colorful blooms in various red, pink, and white tones, an Azalea will make the perfect gift!
Braided Azalea Tree: A braided stem with a pop of color for indoors.
Calla Lily: Simple elegance with stunning colors symbolizing purity and new beginnings.
Croton: The Croton is an eye-catching tropical plant with multicolored leaves. Super resilient and thrives in bright, indirect light.
Gerbera Daisy: Bright, air-purifying blooms ideal for any setting (we love the kitchen sill).
Ice Crystal Poinsettia: The frosty look of the Ice Crystal Poinsettia is perfect for festive décor!
Ivory Poinsettia: The Ivory Poinsettia features fresh cream blooms for a modern twist on a holiday classic. Easy to care for and early blooming.
Mums: Dimensional color that’s great for adding a cozy element to fall decor.
Peace Lily: Most known for its air-purifying abilities and adding elegance indoors.
Peperomia ‘Hope’: The Peperomia offers playful texture and is a low-maintenance addition for small spaces or a desktop companion!
Pink Poinsettias: Let the lovely radiant rose hues of the Pink Poinsettia and the Luv U Pink Poinsettia warm up your space!
Pink Princess Philodendron: A rare air-purifying beauty with pink variegation, ideal for bright, indirect light and infusing exotic charm.
Pothos: Mood-boosting, fool-proof, easy-care greenery perfect for any room (we love the bedroom or office).
Red Poinsettias: A Christmas classic, the Red Poinsettia offers seasonal cheer and air-purifying qualities (see our Red Glitter variety to add sparkle to the holiday!)
Tulip: Brightens indoors with minimal care. We ship your Tulips budded for the best possible display!
White Philodendron: A stylish and natural air-purifying plant with green and white foliage, thriving in bright, indirect sunlight.
Air-purifying plants like Calla and Peace Lilies, Pothos, Mums, Gerbera Daisies, Dahlias, and Philodendrons enhance your décor and create a healthy environment. By incorporating these natural purifiers into your spaces, you can breathe easy knowing you’re getting the cleanest air possible.
Whether you’re aiming to lift the look of your space, improve air quality, or achieve both, we have the perfect air-purifying plant for you! Don’t hesitate to reach out to our care team with questions.
