If you’ve read any home and garden magazine or scoped Instagram, then you know that plants are what make your dorm or apartment feel and look like a home. Houseplants are not only a great way to decorate your space (and look ah-mazing on the ‘Gram), but they also have some incredibly beneficial qualities. They can brighten up the room, ward off colds and flu, and help you to get a better night’s sleep, but did you know that some can even purify the air? According to Costa Farms, houseplants take in excess carbon dioxide in the air and then produce “life-giving” oxygen to help you breath better. In a stuffy and cramped space like a dorm, a potted houseplant will definitely freshen up the air while adding a much-needed splash of color.
Here are some air-purifying plants that will be absolutely perfect for your dorm room or apartment.