Did You Know These 10 Plants Absorb CO2 At Night As Well ! Nursery Live

Plants give out oxygen as part of photosynthesis, while absorbing carbon dioxide. An important condition for photosynthesis is the presence of photons, or light.

Generally, we will not expect plants to absorb carbon dioxide at night – but here’s a few that actually do! Want a quick look through this list?

The biggest benefit to incorporating these oxygen-producing plants into your longevity lifestyle is going to be the improvement of air quality in your home. Here are 9 plants that give off oxygen at night as well.

1. Sansevieria Zeylanica, Snake Plant

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Considered highly efficient in oxygen production, Snake Plants are unique for their ability to produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide even at night.

In an air sealed room, these plants are capable of producing enough oxygen to breathe normally. It does well in window light and needs to be watered weekly.

2. Aloe Vera

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Listed as one of the plants improving the air of NASA, Aloe Vera emits oxygen at night and increases the longevity of your life.

It is almost a ‘no-maintenance’ plant and caters to a lot of beauty benefits too.

3. Areca Palm

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Ideally suited for the living room, Areca Palms serve to decorate your home-interior, produce oxygen as well as purify the environment it’s placed in by removing dangerous chemicals such as formaldehyde, xylene and toluene. Recommended to have it kept in the sun once in three to four months.

4. Neem Tree

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Synonymous to health benefits, Neem tree also purifies the air during nighttime by emitting oxygen. Vastu dictates that Neem should be planted inside the house, especially in the centre of the courtyard, and the fact is scientifically true because it acts as a natural pesticide.

5. Gerbera