10 Plants That Need Protection From Air Pollution

Producer: Shreeja Bhattacharya

Peace Lily is known for its air-purifying abilities, it can be harmed by air pollution.

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Spider Plant is a resilient air purifier but can still affected by pollution.

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Rubber Plant though hardy, it can surely struggle in polluted environments.

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Boston Fern is an excellent air cleaner but sensitive to air quality.

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Various Dracaena species are efficient air purifiers but can suffer from pollution.

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Gerbera Daisy is prone to damage from air pollutants.

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Many palm varieties, despite being popular, may need protection.

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Azaleas are lovely flowering shrubs but they are vulnerable to air pollution.

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Ficus Benjamina is good at filtering air, but it can be impacted by pollutants.

It might so happen that aloe vera too can suffer from air pollution.

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