Peace lilies are plants that can remove indoor formaldehyde

Peace lily, Spathiphyllum, a perennial herb in the Araceae family. Plant height 30 cm-40 cm, stemless or with a short stem, leaves oblong or nearly lanceolate, with a distinct midrib and petiole, dark green. Blooms in spring and summer, the spathe is large and prominent, rising above the leaves, white or slightly green, the spadix is creamy yellow. Native to tropical regions of the Americas, widely cultivated around the world. Spathiphyllum is very beautiful when in bloom, and even when not in bloom it is an excellent indoor potted foliage plant. It is a new generation of indoor potted flowers. Spathiphyllum can filter indoor exhaust gases and has a certain purifying effect on ammonia, acetone, benzene and formaldehyde. It can also be used as a cut flower.

Peace lily

Perennial herb. Plant height 30 cm-40 cm, stemless or with a short stem, with tubers or elongated rhizomes, sometimes the stem thickens and becomes woody. Leaves basal, leaves long elliptic-lanceolate, tapering at both ends, veins distinct, petiole long, dark green, base sheathing, leaf margin entire or lobed. Blooms in spring and summer, the scape is erect, rising above the leaf cluster, the spathe is erect and upward, large and prominent, slightly curled, white or slightly green, the spadix is cylindrical, creamy yellow. Large species, dark leaves, flowers small, white, slow-growing. Flowering period May-August.

Peace lily

Ornamental value:

Spathiphyllum can be grown in pots, and can also be planted in clumps or rows in flower terraces, shaded spots in courtyards, beside rock groupings and at the edges of ponds, serving a landscaping purpose. The flower stems of Spathiphyllum are upright and elegant; potted plants placed in the living room or study are very comfortable and unique, appearing elegant and handsome. In the south, arranging them in small courtyards, by ponds and at wall corners creates a distinctive style. In addition, the flowers of Spathiphyllum are also excellent decorative material for flower baskets and flower arrangements.

Peace lily

Air purification:

Spathiphyllum can filter indoor exhaust gases and has a certain effect against ammonia, acetone, benzene and formaldehyde. Spathiphyllum grown in water can regulate indoor temperature and humidity through transpiration, and can effectively purify volatile organic compounds in the air, such as: alcohol, acetone, trichloroethylene, benzene, toluene, chlorine monoxide, ozone, etc. Among these, its purification rate for ozone in particular is especially high; placed next to the kitchen gas stove, it can purify the air and remove cooking odors, oily smoke and volatile substances.