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Can Monstera deliciosa Absorb Formaldehyde? An Analysis of Its Indoor Air-Purifying Effect

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Monstera deliciosa (Swiss cheese plant) is a southern plant. It often appears beside garden ponds and in hotel lobbies. Its leaves are very peculiar in shape, with many splits on the leaf surface, and the splits are symmetrical in pairs. From a distance, it looks very much like a turtle's shell, which is how it got its name. The topic we are discussing today is: Can Monstera deliciosa absorb formaldehyde? The answer is, of course, yes.

1. Strong Capability

After a house is renovated, even if all the materials used are very eco-friendly, they will still release trace amounts of formaldehyde. Each material releases a little, and when many kinds of renovation materials are stacked together, the amount of formaldehyde released becomes very large. That is why after renovation, a house needs to be ventilated for half a year before moving in. Of course, many families also choose to buy some potted plants to freshen the air, eliminate formaldehyde, and make the room more suitable for people to live in. Although studies have shown that the amount of formaldehyde removed by plants is very small and the process is long-term, they can assist in purifying the air and removing formaldehyde. When it comes to green plants for removing formaldehyde, Monstera deliciosa ranks first among plants in its ability to purify formaldehyde, with the strongest toxin-absorbing capability.

Many people think that plants such as spider plants and aloe are experts at purifying formaldehyde, and they always buy a few pots when moving into a new home to beautify the environment and purify the air. Yet Monstera deliciosa, which removes the largest amount of formaldehyde, is rarely purchased. In the market, Monstera deliciosa is also rarely seen, and many vendors report that this plant is hard to sell and has too long a cycle. The reason for this phenomenon is probably that Monstera deliciosa is not well known enough, and few people know about its ability.

2. Conclusions from Experiments

Recently, the Nanjing Landscaping Bureau, together with several institutions, conducted repeated experiments and found that greening plants have a reducing effect on harmful gases such as formaldehyde in the air. Among them, Monstera deliciosa removed nearly 90% of formaldehyde, ranking first among all home decoration plants and becoming a true dark horse. With this research, it is believed that more people will choose Monstera deliciosa as a home decoration and beautification plant, and it will also play a greater role in removing harmful air and purifying the living environment.

Of course, no matter how strong Monstera deliciosa's ability to eliminate formaldehyde is, after a house is renovated, the method still used to purify formaldehyde is frequent ventilation. Green plants can assist in eliminating formaldehyde, and this is a long-term process. Buying this plant after moving in can eliminate formaldehyde little by little over the long term, freshen the air, and add fresh oxygen to the room.

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