Air Purifying Indoor Plants - Clean Air Houseplants

The Bamboo Palm is a beautiful, evergreen, multi-stemmed palm with feathery, arching leaves. One of the most popular houseplants and adds a tropical touch to living rooms, office reception areas and patios. Does well in bright light indoors and on patios and needs moderate watering. The Bamboo palm benefits with occasional misting to increase humidity. 

Portulacaria Afra, also known as 'Spekboom', is an easy-to-grow indigenous plant typically reaching heights of 2 meters in garden settings. Its small, non-invasive root system makes it perfect for poolside or boundary planting. With its compact structure, it's an excellent choice for accent planting, bonsai enthusiasts and landscapers. Creates perfect hedges and garden borders and readily accepts regular pruning. Spekboom is a truly 'green' succulent playing a vital role in combating air pollution by acting as a carbon sponge, effectively removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

This lush and bold plant with its jungle leaves will make an impact in any space. Mainly an indoor plant or veranda plant, but will do well outdoors against a tree. Position in a light spot and water well in summer and feed with a liquid fertiliser. Water less in winter. An easy house plant.

The leaves of the young plant are heart shaped and under the right conditions the leaves will get bigger and develop oval holes. Wipe the leaves with a cloth dipped in buttermilk or a commercial leaf gloss to get leaves shiny. 

'Snake Plants', sometimes referred to as' Mother-in-law's-tongue', are some of the toughest plants you can find. They are one of the best air-purifier plants, especially for people with allergies. Whether indoors, in your garden or on your balcony, these spiky beauties create striking contrast when being grouped with other plants.The 'Snake Plant' is ideal for beginner gardeners,apartments or offices; remaining a timeless favourite in Western Cape homes.

A best-seller. Popular due to its attractive foliage, drought tolerance and pest free nature this plant looks fantastic in hanging baskets or containers. Widely used as a quick spreading ground cover for outdoor garden landscaping. The variegated leaves brighten up a shady area. This favourite prefers partial shade, especially in hot climates.  The plant produces long, slender stems which carry white flowers and plantlets at the tip of the flowers.  A single plant with its stems soon become a mother plant surrounded by its 'babies' and therefore the name 'hen and chickens' Water regularly during the growing season but sparingly in winter when the plant is dormant. They prefer being watered from the bottom and not from above. Indigenous. 

This evergreen beauty showcases glossy, oval leaves in a chic palette of dark green with stylish hints of pink and cream. Ruby loves medium indirect light but thrives with a touch of brightness to keep her variegated leaves on point.

Not just a style icon, she's also an air-purifying superstar, filtering toxins to keep your space fresh and clean. And for that extra shine, treat her to a leafy spa day with a gentle wipe using buttermilk or leaf gloss.

Snake plants, sometimes referred to as mother-in-law's-tongue, are some of the toughest plants you can find. Whether indoors, in your garden or on your balcony, these spiky beauties with green and silver leaves can put up with almost anything. .

Hope is a soft succulent with light green, round foliage that is slightly thicker than most other peperomia varieties. These easy to care for beauties are ideal to bring a modern dash of colour to your interior space.

Lyrata Bambino has smaller and darker leaves than the normal Fiddle Leaf Fig. The leaves also grow closer together, giving the plant a more compact look.  

These extremely popular, undemanding, houseplants is one of todays 'it' plants. They grace the pages of magazines and instagram. They prefer lots of bright filtered light and should be kept away from drafts. They grow outdoors in a sub-tropical climate and should therefore be kept indoors or on a protected patio in the Western Cape. Misting and sponging the leaves are beneficial and buttermilk or commercial leaf gloss will enhance the sheen of the leaves. Only water when the soil feels dry. 

Chlorophytum comosum vittata stands out with its green-edged leaves, a deviation from the typical yellow variegation.

This indoor favorite excels in air purification and adapts beautifully to hanging baskets, containers, or as a ground cover in outdoor gardens, especially in partial shade.

Its slender stems produce delicate white flowers and 'babies,' earning it the endearing name 'hen and chickens.' Keep the soil consistently moist, avoiding waterlogged conditions, and water from the bottom. As an indigenous plant, it effortlessly blends into its environment

These popular houseplants will be of major value to your living room. Its eye-catching, waxy heart-shaped spates, breathes an exotic and tropical atmoshere. The Anthurium blossoms constantly, so that you always have a flowering plant. Popular with florists the world over. Place them in a light but not too sunny spot. Water often but not too much.

Also known as the rubber plant, natural rubber used to be extracted from this plant before an alternative was found. If the plant is cut white latex will flow from the wound. Ficus elastica  is a stunning indoor plant, standing out with its rich tones of bronze and burgundy leaf colour. Occasionally wipe the leaves with a cloth dipped in buttermilk or wipe with a commercial leaf gloss to give the leaves a lovely sheen. This plant filters toxins, purifying the air.

Popular due to its attractive foliage, drought tolerance and pest free nature this plant looks great in hanging baskets or containers. Also known as the curly spider plant or hen-and-chickens. Easy to grow and a beginner friendly plant.  Brings air purifying qualities to your indoor space.

* In plastic hanging basket

Hope is a soft succulent with light green, round foliage that is slightly thicker than most other peperomia varieties. These easy to care for beauties are ideal to bring a modern dash of colour to your interior space.

The leaves of the Irish Spider Plant is densely packed, and shorter and broader than most other Spider plant varieties.  The Irish variety is also known for it's reverse pattern of variegation, of bright green in the middle with white margins.  This is a low maintenance houseplant with excellent air purifying qualities. 

A popular and easy to grow houseplant with heart-shaped glossy marble leaves. You can pinch your plant back to help it branch out, keeping the plant bushy and full. Or you can train it or trail it from a hanging basket. Provides air purifying properties to your indoor space.  Allow soil to dry out before watering.

*Toxic to pets and small children. 

Philodendron Scandens Variegated is a stunning, low-maintenance trailing plant with heart-shaped leaves featuring unique green and white marbling. Known for its striking variegation, it adds a touch of elegance to any indoor space. Easy to care for, this plant thrives in indirect light and prefers a well-draining soil mix. Perfect for hanging baskets or as a climbing vine, the Philodendron Scandens Variegated is an eye-catching addition to your home or office.

Scindapsus pictus, also called Satin Pothos, is a stylish trailing indoor plant with velvety silver-speckled leaves.

Low maintenance and air-purifying, it grows well in bright, indirect Cape Town light and tolerates drier indoor air.

Water when the top soil feels dry and feed monthly with indoor plant food. Perfect for hanging baskets