Which plants convert carbon monoxide into oxygen most efficiently?

Question

Which plants convert carbon monoxide into oxygen most efficiently?

Answer 1

KITCHEN

Fern (Adiantum)

This plant is good at removing formaldehyde, which is found in most floor coverings and in gas cookers, found in most kitchens. It likes semi-sun and should not be given much water during the winter.

Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

This plant is also very effective at removing formaldehyde, which can be found in gas cookers, ceiling tiles and can withstand a range of temperatures from 16� - 27� Centigrade or 61� - 81� Fahrenheit. It is the best of the fictus group of plants at removing household toxins.

Ivy (Hedera)

Again, this plant is effective at removing formaldehyde. The English Ivy likes semi-sun to semi shade and can be grown in a topiary form around a wire.

Aloe Vera

Many chefs keep Aloe Vera plants in the kitchen because the leaf can be cut and the juice used to treat burns, cuts and other skin irritations.

LIVING ROOM

Moth Orchid (Phaelenopsis)

Removes xylene from the atmosphere, which is found in electrical equipment like TV’s and computer monitors. Also a very ornamental plant so can replace flowers and save you money. You should beware not to over water the Moth Orchid.

Areca Palm (Butterfly Palms)

A six-foot Areca palm transpires about one litre of water every twenty-four hours so it will increase the humidity of the room, great for reducing allergies to dust. It’s also good at removing most toxins.

This plant has unique ability to remove salt accumulations to different branches. When saturated these leaves will die and should be pulled off.

Ficus Alii

Effective at removing most toxins especially formaldehyde found in drapes, wood stains and varnishes. Needs full and semi-sun.

Red Emerald (Philodendron)

This plant thrives in the warmth and humidity, so it is perfect for Hong Kong. The Red Emerald needs to be kept in semi-shade to shade and is good at removing general toxins around the home.

Dwarf Banana (Musa acuminata nana)

Large leaves mean that this plant transpires a great deal of moisture, making it a good remedy for a dry room. Should be kept near a window.

BEDROOM

The Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa)

One of the best plants at removing ammonia found in things like cosmetics and nail varnish remover, and also good at removing other toxins. The Lady Plant needs generous watering in the spring and summer.

Peace Lilly (Spathiphyllum)

One of the easiest houseplants to care for and also very pretty. It’s good at removing alcohol (found in perfume and mouth washes), acetone (cosmetics), trichloroethylene (printers), benzene (carpets, paints, varnish) and formaldehyde (found in upholstery drapes and floor coverings). It also has a high transpiration rate so will increase room humidity, which is good for allergy sufferers.

Most plants produce stacks of oxygen during the day and carbon dioxide at night, so there’s a common misconception that they shouldn’t be kept in the bedroom. However there are some plants that do release oxygen at night so are fine to use where you sleep.

Dendrobium Orchid (Singapore Orchid)

This would be a good alternative to cut flowers and it absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen at night. Choose a hybrid orchid, which is better for beginners as they are easier to look after. It’s also pretty effective at removing alcohol, acetone, formaldehyde and chloroform.

Snake Plant - Sansevieria

This is not the best at removing toxins from the environment, but this is an almost indestructible house plant and produces a large amount of oxygen at night, making it a good choice for the novice house plant keepe

Answer 2

Plants convert carbon dioxide not carbon monoxide, so the answer would be none of them.