New ‘Wonder Plant’ Purifies Air 30 Times Better Than Other Plants

A French research team has achieved a groundbreaking success in cultivating a “wonder plant” that offers remarkable air-purifying capabilities. Known as the “Neo P1,” this plant is designed to filter out cancer-causing and other harmful pollutants from indoor air, with purification power reportedly 30 times greater than typical houseplants. Developed over several years by a team of 20 scientists from the French startup Neoplants, the Neo P1 is an advanced version of the well-known houseplant Epipremnum aureum, or Golden Pothos. This innovative plant aims to bring cleaner air into homes, combating a range of indoor pollutants.

What Makes the Neo P1 So Special?

Similar to high-efficiency HEPA filters, the Neo P1 purifies air, but with significantly enhanced capacity. It can filter as many harmful particles as 30 ordinary houseplants. This impressive air-cleaning potential includes fighting volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are commonly released by household items like solvents, paints, and various products used in furniture, textiles, cleaning agents, and personal care items. In fact, VOC levels indoors can be five times higher than outdoors. Among the harmful substances Neo P1 helps reduce are formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, and xylene. Unique to this advanced Golden Pothos is its ability not only to capture these pollutants but to transform them into water, amino acids, sugars, and oxygen—making it a self-sustaining air filter.

Special Care Requirements for the Wonder Plant

To keep this air-purifying plant functioning optimally, it requires a monthly soil treatment using special “Power Drops,” which contain bacteria to balance the plant’s microbiome. Additionally, the Neo P1 is best housed in a specially designed pot that maximizes its purifying effects.

How Much Does the Neo P1 Cost?

The Neo P1 comes with a price tag of $179, approximately the cost of 30 regular Golden Pothos plants. However, this price doesn’t include the Power Drops needed for its maintenance. Currently, the Neo P1 isn’t available in general retail stores, but interested buyers can join a waiting list on the Neoplants website.

This remarkable air-purifying plant is undoubtedly an innovation, although it does come with specific care needs and a considerable investment. Would you consider spending time and money on such a plant to enjoy cleaner air at home?

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