Rubber Plant aka Ficus elastica
Yes, NASA has recognized the rubber plant (Ficus elastica) as an air-purifying plant:
NASA study
NASA's Interior Landscape Plants for Indoor Air Pollution Abatement study found that indoor plants can help improve air quality. The study was conducted to determine how houseplants could help astronauts stay healthy in enclosed spaces.
Air-purifying properties
Rubber plants are effective at removing pollutants from the air, including:
Formaldehyde: A common indoor pollutant that can off-gas from furniture and cleaning products
Xylene, benzene, and trichloroethylene: Other pollutants that rubber plants can remove
Other benefits
Rubber plants also:
Absorb carbon dioxide and convert it to oxygen
Eliminate mold spores and bacteria
Increase humidity, which can prevent pollutants from turning into dust
Reduce the chances of respiratory allergies
Rubber plants are hardy and adaptable, and can grow up to 10 feet indoors. They prefer bright, filtered light, and should be watered when the top few centimeters of potting mix are dry. You can also:
Feed them monthly with a liquid fertilizer
Wipe their leaves with neem oil to keep them dust free
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