Anthurium as a pot plant also has an air purifying effect. Anthurium is not the only houseplant with that positive characteristic, but the big advantage of an anthurium is that its blooming shelve life is very long in time. This distinguishes an anthurium from other flowering plants. The air purifying qualities of Anthurium have an effect on formaldehyde, ammonia and volatile organic gases. Several anthuriums in a room reduce the harmful substances in buildings by more than 50% in 24 hours. View More