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10 Best Indoor Plants That Reduce Respiratory Problems

July 1, 2022 · 8 min read
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7. Pothos Plant

According to recent research, the pothos plant — also known as pothos ivy or devil’s ivy — can filter the surrounding air from toxins and volatile organic compounds. Some reputable institutions have even ranked the pothos plant as the best air-purifying indoor plant since it can remove benzene, toluene, and carbon monoxide from the ambient air.

If your house is located in an industrial area or near a busy road, your indoor air has a high amount of pollutants. This means you’re constantly inhaling those toxins which can seriously affect your health. But your green pal pothos plant can rescue you.

Tip: The pothos plant does best in medium sunlight, but it will withstand very low light as well.

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  1. Sharon says:
    December 23, 2022 at 11:35 pm

    Thank you for writing this. It has been very helpful & healthful to my family.

    Happy Hollydays

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  2. Albert Roman says:
    January 12, 2023 at 11:10 pm

    I would need to know if these are same for a house with cats. I have five.

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