Place a potted green plant on the coffee table or desk to absorb formaldehyde, purify the air, and relieve eye fatigue

Peperomia (Peperomia obtusifolia)

1. The leaves of Peperomia are plump and emerald green, looking fresh and pleasing to the eye. It can effectively absorb harmful substances in indoor air and purify the air, and looking at it can also relieve our eye fatigue.

2. Peperomia likes a warm and humid environment. It can be placed on the living room coffee table, bedside table, or dining table. Usually, you can spray a little water on the leaves with a spray bottle to maintain humidity.

3. Peperomia likes water. Generally, water it about once a week. The soil can be prepared with river sand and garden soil, as long as it ensures good drainage and aeration.

4. After Peperomia grows, pay attention to pruning. Cut off the terminal buds to promote the development of lateral buds.

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

1. Pothos is a well-known eye-pleasing green plant. Its lush green leaves look very soothing, and it can also absorb harmful gases such as formaldehyde. It can be said to be an essential green plant at home~

2. Pothos also likes a warm and humid environment. Its care points are similar to those of Peperomia. The soil should be loose and breathable, water once a week, and frequently spray water on the leaves to maintain humidity.

3. If you think soil-cultured plants on the coffee table are inconvenient, you can put a layer of sand or colored stones on the soil surface.

Umbrella Tree (Schefflera arboricola)

1. A small Umbrella Tree can also be placed on the table at home, which is also helpful for relieving eye fatigue.

2. The Umbrella Tree is relatively shade-tolerant and likes a humid environment. The stronger the light, the less green the Umbrella Tree will be, so it is very suitable for the living room.

3. The soil should preferably be fertile, loose, and well-drained sandy loam. Generally, we can mix leaf mold and river sand together.

4. The Umbrella Tree likes water. Generally, water it once a week.

Money Tree (Pachira aquatica)

1. Small potted Money Trees can also be placed on the bedside table, desk, or coffee table at home. They can purify the air and protect the eyes.

2. The Money Tree likes high temperatures and is also shade-tolerant. The suitable growth temperature is 20~30°C.

3. Generally, water once a week. Frequently spray water on the leaves to keep them emerald green. The soil can be garden soil and leaf mold.

Pennywort (Hydrocotyle vulgaris)

1. Pennywort is a relatively easy-to-grow plant. It is small and cute, very pleasing to the eye, and can be grown in soil or water.

2. For soil culture, the soil can use a mixed substrate made of leaf mold, river mud, and garden soil in a ratio of 1:4:4. Water once a day, and 1-2 times a day in summer.

3. Hydroponic Pennywort does not have high requirements for water quality. Tap water that has been left in the sun can be used. It can be placed on the living room coffee table or dining table.

Asparagus Fern (Asparagus setaceus)

1. Asparagus Fern can absorb harmful gases at home. Its loose shape and leaves have a very good relaxing effect on the eyes.

2. Asparagus Fern likes a warm and humid environment, is not tolerant of severe cold or drought, and cannot accept direct sunlight, so it is best placed in the living room or on a desk.

3. For growing Asparagus Fern, it is suitable to use well-drained, humus-rich sandy loam. You can prepare leaf mold and river sand in a 1:1 ratio.

In fact, looking at green plants more often is beneficial for protecting our eyes

The several plants introduced above are easy to place

Flower lovers who often play on their phones might as well try keeping a few pots close at hand!