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Air-purifying plants: what they can—and cannot—do
Looking for air-purifying plants in Hong Kong? Choose greenery for the room’s light, scale and care routine. Ordinary potted plants can bring character to an interior, but they do not replace ventilation, source control or air filtration.
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Areca Palm
Areca Palm — Feathery, arching fronds that soften a living room, studio or office corner.
- Light: Bright light indoors, protected from sudden intense western sun.
- Watering: Water as the surface dries, maintaining even moisture with drainage.
- Ships in its original nursery pot; decorative planters are available as an upgrade.
Keep away from pets and children that chew leaves, and wash your hands after contact with the sap.
Hong Kong care guide: Areca Palm (light, watering & common issues)
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Blue Ice Arizona Cypress
Blue Ice Arizona Cypress — A conifer with silver-blue foliage and a neat, upright shape for sunny outdoor spaces.
- Light: Full sun and outdoor airflow; prolonged indoor display weakens growth.
- Watering: Use free drainage and water as the surface dries; avoid constantly wet roots.
- Ships in its original nursery pot; decorative planters are available as an upgrade.
Keep away from pets and children that chew leaves, and wash your hands after contact with the sap.
Hong Kong care guide: Blue Ice Arizona Cypress (light, watering & common issues)
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Breadfruit Tree
Breadfruit Tree — A tropical tree with very large, deeply lobed leaves, best suited to a sunny terrace or garden.
- Light: Outdoor full sun to partial sun; indoors is suitable only for short display periods.
- Watering: Water new and container plants by soil moisture, adjusting once established.
- Ships in its original nursery pot; decorative planters are available as an upgrade.
Keep away from pets and children that chew leaves, and wash your hands after contact with the sap.
Flowering, fruiting and delivery: Mature trees often fruit during warm, rainy periods. For this potted foliage plant in Hong Kong, no fixed flowering or fruiting season is confirmed, and either may be absent on arrival. Ask about the current batch before ordering if this matters.
Hong Kong care guide: Breadfruit Tree (light, watering & common issues)
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Burgundy Rubber Plant
Burgundy Rubber Plant — glossy dark foliage and a distinct branching form for your living room or workspace. Choose a position with bright, indirect light.
A nursery pot is included. Decorative pots are available as an upgrade. Check the specifications, choose your pot and add to your basket.
Hong Kong care guide: Burgundy Rubber Plant (light, watering & common issues)
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China Doll Plant
China Doll Plant — Finely cut, glossy leaflets in overlapping tiers.
- Light: Bright indirect light; tolerates partial shade but avoid sudden harsh sun.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after the top 2–4 cm dries, then empty the saucer.
- Ships in its original nursery pot; decorative planters are available as an upgrade.
Keep away from pets and children that chew leaves, and wash your hands after contact with the sap.
Hong Kong care guide: China Doll Plant (light, watering & common issues)
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China Doll Plant
China Doll Plant — A larger plant with finely cut, glossy leaflets in overlapping tiers.
- Light: Bright indirect light; tolerates partial shade but avoid sudden harsh sun.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after the top 2–4 cm dries, then empty the saucer.
- Ships in its original nursery pot; decorative planters are available as an upgrade.
Keep away from pets and children that chew leaves, and wash your hands after contact with the sap.
Hong Kong care guide: China Doll Plant (light, watering & common issues)
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Croton
Croton — Glossy, waxy leaves patterned in green, yellow, orange and red, with stronger colour in brighter light.
- Light: Bright indirect light; tolerates partial shade but avoid sudden harsh sun.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after the top 2–4 cm dries, then empty the saucer.
- Ships in its original nursery pot; decorative planters are available as an upgrade.
Keep away from pets and children that chew leaves, and wash your hands after contact with the sap.
Hong Kong care guide: Croton (light, watering & common issues)
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Dragon Blood Tree
Dragon Blood Tree — Several stems branch from the base, each topped with a dense rosette of long, slender leaves.
- Ships in its original nursery pot; decorative planters are available as an upgrade.
Pet safety is not confirmed for this plant. Keep it out of reach of cats, dogs and children.
Hong Kong care guide: Dragon Blood Tree (light, watering & common issues)
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Dreamy Ti Plant
Dreamy Ti Plant — Soft pink-to-terracotta foliage that brings colour to a bright corner.
- Light: Bright indirect light; tolerates partial shade but avoid sudden harsh sun.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after the top 2–4 cm dries, then empty the saucer.
- Ships in its original nursery pot; decorative planters are available as an upgrade.
Keep away from pets and children that chew leaves, and wash your hands after contact with the sap.
Hong Kong care guide: Dreamy Ti Plant (light, watering & common issues)
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Dwarf Ti Plant
Dwarf Ti Plant — Compact foliage in shifting shades of pink, amber and green.
- Light: Bright indirect light; tolerates partial shade but avoid sudden harsh sun.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after the top 2–4 cm dries, then empty the saucer.
- Ships in its original nursery pot; decorative planters are available as an upgrade.
Keep away from pets and children that chew leaves, and wash your hands after contact with the sap.
Hong Kong care guide: Dwarf Ti Plant (light, watering & common issues)
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Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Dwarf Umbrella Tree — Leaflets arranged like small umbrellas, on an upright, bushy plant.
- Light: Bright indirect light; tolerates partial shade but avoid sudden harsh sun.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after the top 2–4 cm dries, then empty the saucer.
- Ships in its original nursery pot; decorative planters are available as an upgrade.
Keep away from pets and children that chew leaves, and wash your hands after contact with the sap.
Hong Kong care guide: Dwarf Umbrella Tree (light, watering & common issues)
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False Aralia
False Aralia — Fine, deeply serrated leaflets give this plant a light, airy texture.
- Light: Bright indirect light; tolerates partial shade but avoid sudden harsh sun.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after the top 2–4 cm dries, then empty the saucer.
- Ships in its original nursery pot; decorative planters are available as an upgrade.
Keep away from pets and children that chew leaves, and wash your hands after contact with the sap.
Hong Kong care guide: False Aralia (light, watering & common issues)
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CHOOSE FOR YOUR SPACE
Start with where it will live
A plant is not an air cleaner
Research in sealed chambers does not translate directly to a few pots in an ordinary room. For indoor air quality, prioritise source control and suitable ventilation; use filtration where needed.
Choose for the room
Broad, upright and feathery foliage each give a room a different line and rhythm. Choose for the position and the care it needs; let the compost drain and avoid overwatering.
| Setting | Plants to compare | Size options | What to consider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living-room focal point | Bird of Paradise, Ficus altissima | See product options | Daylight and room for the foliage |
| A narrower position | Song of India | See product options | Check its light requirements |
| Feathery foliage | Areca Palm | See product options | Allow room for spreading fronds |
References: US EPA — Indoor air quality
Before you order
How many plants will clean a whole room?
There is no reliable household pot count that guarantees room-wide air cleaning. Do not treat a planting plan as a substitute for ventilation or filtration.
Can plants replace an air purifier?
No. Ordinary potted plants have a different role from equipment designed to filter air pollutants.
How should I choose an air-purifying plant?
Choose by the room’s daylight, available space, preferred shape and the care you can provide. Do not use a pot count as an air-quality calculation.
How long does delivery take in Hong Kong?
Delivery normally takes 3–7 business days after ordering to Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, excluding outlying islands. The date still needs confirmation; public holidays and severe weather can cause delays.
How much does delivery cost?
Delivery is free on orders of HK$1,500 or more; otherwise, it costs HK$200. Direct lift access carries no stair charge; carrying upstairs costs HK$50 per floor. Please ask us about unusual access.
What if my plant arrives with a health issue?
Contact us within seven days with your order number and photographs of the plant. Claims are handled under the returns policy; the health promise does not cover every reason for an exchange.