Written By: Mishika Gupta | Published : October 30, 2025 7:15 PM IST
Nowadays, Delhi air pollution is becoming a major health concern among people. The city's skyline is disappearing behind the thick layer of pollution caused by cracker burning, vehicle emissions, stubble burning, and construction dust. Breathing this air can be really toxic for you as it can lead to allergies, breathing problems, cough and cold. At this time, the only thing which can help you his air purifier, but not everyone can afford that the answer is no. Don't worry, we have come up with a solution of a natural air purifier, which is indoor plants that you can easily place in your home, and it will not dig a hole in your pocket. These plants will remove toxic air from your home and will provide you with fresh oxygen. Here are five plants that you can prefer to keep at your home.
One of the most famous indoor plants that is known for its strength and resilience is the snake plant. This plant will help you get rid of harmful toxins like formaldehyde, nitrogen oxide, and benzene, all are compounds found in polluted air. You know what's the best part about this plant? It even releases oxygen at night, perfect for keeping in the bedroom.
Care tip: You can keep this plant in low light, and it needs watering only once a week. Keep this plant in your bedroom, cover or on the Windows for fresh air and better sleep.
If you are looking for a plant that is beautiful and also useful, then peace Lily can really be a good choice. It will help to remove pollutants like ammonia, carbon monoxide and Benzene from air. It's the green leaves and white blue. Also, add elegance to your home while purifying the air.
Care tip : This plant is need to be kept in the corners of your house and need very small amount of watering. Perfect for the areas where humidity is higher like bathroom or living room.
This is one of the easiest to grow and care for plant, which makes it perfect for people who have busy schedule and could not get time to water their plants. This plant will also remove carbon monoxide and xylene like harmful pollutants from the air. If you are the person who have pets at their home, then you don't need to worry it is pet friendly and can even grow faster in indirect light.
Care tip: You can put this plant in the area of your home where sunlight comes and water it regularly. This plant grow better in hanging basket or pots on balcony.
Aloe vera has always been known for its skin and hair benefits, but it can also help to keep the air clean around you. It can filter out toxins like formaldehyde and benzene often released from paints and cleaning products. In a place like Delhi, where pollution level cross the severe mark aloe vera can serve both as air purifier, and a home remedy.
Care tip: You should keep this plant in bright sunlight and water sparingly. Aloe vera leaves can also be used to treat dryness, acne, and minor burns.
During Delhi polluted dry winter month, the areca palm is a life saver. It keeps moisture in the air by removing toxic substance like xylene and toluene improving the air quality naturally. The tall lush green leaves of this plant can give your home a refreshing tropical touch.
Care tip: You can keep this plant in the direct sunlight and water it regularly. Clean the leaf of this plant, so that the dust does not accumulate and air can get absorbed more easily.
