Indoor Plants to combat Delhi toxic air-Suggestions from our Bio department.

Increasing pollution levels are becoming a challenge to each one of us living in Delhi especiallychildren who are susceptible to the hazardous effects of pollutants in the air. To help reduce this severe problem, we at The Indian School offers some positive suggestions to combat this hazard. By growing the following plants at home, you can greatly dent the levels of pollution in your surroundings and begin to inhale cleaner air.

For related information you can also watch a video on the link below:

https://www.ted.com/talks/kamal_meattle_on_how_to_grow_your_own_fresh_air?language=en

The plants you can grow are:

Sr.no	Botanical name of the plant	Common name	Benefits
1. 1.	Sanseviera	Mother- in- laws tongue or Snake plant	Converts harmful gases like carbon dioxide and carbon mono oxide to oxygen even during the night time.
2.	Epipremnumaureum	Money Plant	Absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. Also absorbs formaldehydes and derivatives from the air.
3.	Arica Palm	Palm	Converts carbon dioxide, formaldehyde and other pollutants from the air and releases oxygen.
4.	Chlorophytum	Spider plant	Converts harmful gases like carbon dioxide and carbon mono oxide to oxygen even during the night time.
5.	FicusElastica	Rubber plant	Absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. Also absorbs formaldehydes and derivatives from the air.

Ms. Purvi Mehta.