Haze Alert: 5 Powerhouse Plants to Keep Your Indoor Air Fresh

Haze Alert: 5 Powerhouse Plants to Keep Your Indoor Air Fresh

TL;DR:

Following reports from Minister Grace Fu that the haze returning on Jan 26 is expected to worsen, many are looking for natural ways to clean their indoor air. Certain plants—like the Spider Plant, Boston Fern, Snake Plant, Peace Lily, and Money Plant—are well-known for their air-purifying and odor-removing abilities. Whether you prefer soil or hydroculture, visit World Farm Garden Centres for expert advice and repotting services to get your home “haze-ready.”

Cheat Sheet

Spider Plant

Haze Alert: 5 Powerhouse Plants to Keep Your Indoor Air Fresh Spider Plant

Light Needs: Partial Sun

Water Needs: Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged

Special Needs: Great for odor removal

Boston Fern

Haze Alert: 5 Powerhouse Plants to Keep Your Indoor Air Fresh Boston Fern

Light Needs: Partial Sun

Water Needs: Keep soil consistently moist, high humidity

Special Needs: Can grow large, good for clusters

Snake Plant

Haze Alert: 5 Powerhouse Plants to Keep Your Indoor Air Fresh Snake Plant

Light Needs: Partial Sun

Water Needs: Let soil dry between waterings, drought tolerant

Special Needs: Leaves turn pale without enough light, odor remover

Peace Lily

Haze Alert: 5 Powerhouse Plants to Keep Your Indoor Air Fresh Peace Lily

Light Needs: Bright, Indirect Light

Water Needs: Keep soil moist, thrives in high humidity

Special Needs: Leaves turn pale without enough light, odor remover

Money Plant

Light Needs: Low to Bright Indirect Light

Water Needs: Let soil dry between waterings

Special Needs: Very easy to care for, versatile

Clearing the Air: Plants Known for Their Purifying Power

The haze is back as of January 26, and according to a report in Parliament by Minister Grace Fu, the situation is expected to get a bit tougher. While we can’t change the weather, we can certainly improve our immediate environment.

There is a famous study by NASA that highlighted how certain greenery can act as natural filters. Here are five plants known for their ability to scrub the air and remove lingering odors:


1. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

A resilient favorite that is as effective as it is charming.

  • Growing Medium: Best planted in soil.
  • Care: Needs a bit of sun to stay “reinvigorated” and healthy.
  • Benefits: Excellent at removing odors and toxins from the air.
  • Recommended Display: Placing on your office desktop or in small clusters to create a lush, air-cleaning corner.
Haze Alert: 5 Powerhouse Plants to Keep Your Indoor Air Fresh Spider Plant

2. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

The Boston Fern is a classic choice for those who love a “jungle” feel indoors.

  • Growing Medium: Best in soil.
  • Care: Thrives in partial sunlight. It works great as a desktop plant, but be prepared—it can become quite large!
  • Benefits: Known for filtering the air and acting as a natural humidifier.
  • Recommended Display: Large floor clusters or hanging baskets where it has plenty of room to expand.
Haze Alert: 5 Powerhouse Plants to Keep Your Indoor Air Fresh Boston Fern

3. Snake Plant (Sansevieria)

If you want something nearly indestructible that looks like a piece of modern art, this is it.

  • Growing Medium: Versatile! Available in both soil and hydroculture.
  • Care: Requires partial sunlight; without it, the leaves can turn a dull, “dirty” pale green.
  • Benefits: A powerhouse for removing odors and carbon dioxide.
  • Recommended Display: A bold statement piece in your living room or bedroom due to its striking vertical growth.
Haze Alert: 5 Powerhouse Plants to Keep Your Indoor Air Fresh Snake Plant

4. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

Elegant and functional, the Peace Lily is perfect for those who want flowers alongside their fresh air.

  • Growing Medium: Grows well in both soil and hydroculture.
  • Care: Thrives in high-moisture environments and needs sufficient light if you want it to flower.
  • Benefits: Highly effective at neutralizing indoor odors.
  • Recommended Display: High-moisture areas like bathrooms or as a sophisticated addition to a well-lit reading nook.
Haze Alert: 5 Powerhouse Plants to Keep Your Indoor Air Fresh Peace Lily

5. Money Plant (Epipremnum aureum)

Perhaps the easiest plant for any beginner to keep alive.

  • Growing Medium: Adapts easily to both soil and hydroculture.
  • Care: Extremely easy to care for and very hardy.
  • Benefits: Great at scrubbing the air while adding a vibrant pop of green.
  • Recommend Display: High shelves or trailing displays where its vines can grow long and create a “curtain” of fresh air.

Pro-Tips for Healthy Plants

To ensure your plants are actually cleaning the air (and not just struggling to survive), keep these tips in mind:

  • Fertilize Right: Use slow-release fertilizers to keep your plants fed without the risk of over-concentrated nutrients.
  • Drainage is Key: If you’re planting in soil, make sure there are drainage holes at the bottom of the pot to prevent water from pooling.
  • Hydroculture Rules: If you choose water-based growing, change the water the moment it starts to smell. When repotting from soil to hydroculture, ensure you clean the roots totally to prevent rot.

Visit Us at World Farm Garden Centres

Beyond their air-purifying properties, these plants add a beautiful aesthetic to any interior design. If you’re looking to bring some greenery home, come visit us at World Farm Garden Centres. Our staff have excellent technical knowledge and we offer repotting services to make things easy for you.

Written with the help of:

Yeo Kai He

Nursery Manager | Jurong Branch Manage

Yeo Kai He has over 12 years of hands-on experience in horticulture retail. He specialises in helping customers select the right plants for their homes, including HDB flats and balconies, matching plants to the right environment, lighting, and pots. KaiHe has assisted thousands of customers and trains new staff, sharing practical plant care knowledge gained from years of real-world experience, making him a trusted expert in Singapore’s gardening community.

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Gho Gho

Senior Customer Service Executive

Gho Gho is our in-house expert when it comes to mixing the right plants with the right pot. Making the plant harmonious. 5 years helping thousands of happy customers and new staff. Introducing them new plants with the right pot pairing creating the right harmony between their environment, pot and their plants.