NASA Air Purifying Plants: 10 Best for Cleaner Indoor Air

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Indoor plants do more than add beauty—they purify the air! 🌿✨ Here are 10 NASA-recommended plants that remove toxins and improve indoor air quality.

Areca Palm

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Bamboo Palm

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Rubber Plant

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English Ivy

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Peace Lily

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Boston Fern

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Dumb Cane

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Pothos

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Weeping Fig

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Snake Plant

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