Plants for Cigarette Smoke & Allergies: Top 10 Air Purifiers

Houseplants remove tobacco smoke chemicals and off-gassing from furnishings—but not mold spores. For allergies, they help by balancing humidity and trapping particulates.

NASA-Based Top 10 (1 plant per 10 sq yd)

1. Areca palm
2. Reed palm
3. Dwarf date palm
4. Boston fern
5. Janet Craig dracaena
6. English ivy
7. Australian sword fern
8. Peace lily
9. Rubber plant
10. Weeping fig

Placement Tips

• Balance light & ventilation—drafts reduce effectiveness.
• Many originate in tropical shade—thrive in darker corners.
• 2–3 plants for average living room (20–25 sq yd).

All plants help, but these are research-backed standouts.