Grow these 5 flowers in summer, natural air purifiers that improve air quality

As people's living standards improve, the demand for air quality becomes higher and higher. Many flower lovers grow some flowers that not only look beautiful but also purify the air.

Summer has quietly arrived. Today, Hua'er will introduce 5 kinds of flowers that are natural air purifiers. Keep one pot at home to make the air fresh and the fragrance pleasant!

1. Agave

Agave is a perennial plant with leaves arranged in a rosette pattern. It is mainly grown for its foliage and can absorb harmful gases such as benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene.

Agave has strong vitality and is a light-loving plant that does not tolerate shade. It can be grown in full sun. When kept indoors, it is best placed by a north-facing window; with sufficient light it can grow very well.

It is drought-tolerant and does not need much water. Just water it thoroughly when the soil is dry. Because it grows slowly, fertilizing once or twice a year is enough. You can repot it once every 2-3 years.

2. Umbrella Tree (Schefflera)

The Umbrella Tree (Schefflera) is an evergreen shrub with palmately compound leaves. Its flowering period is from November to December, with terminal panicles. Many flower lovers prefer to enjoy its lush green leaves. It has the ability to absorb nicotine and is a favorite of flower lovers who smoke.

The Umbrella Tree (Schefflera) likes a warm and humid environment and grows best in semi-shade. You can keep the potting soil slightly moist. In summer, you can spray some water on the leaves more often every day.

3. Aloe

Aloe is a treasure from top to bottom. It can be used for beauty and skincare, as medicine, and it can also effectively absorb formaldehyde, making it deeply loved by flower lovers.

Aloe has very strong vitality and can survive for months out of soil. It likes light and tolerates semi-shade, but be sure to avoid direct sunlight. During growth, it has relatively high fertilizer requirements. It is best to apply some organic fertilizer, such as cake fertilizer and animal manure, which can make it grow better.

4. Monstera (Swiss Cheese Plant)

Monstera (Swiss Cheese Plant) is a climbing shrub with green stems and broad, heart-shaped ovate leaves. It can absorb harmful substances such as formaldehyde and benzene, and mainly at night it can absorb carbon dioxide and improve air quality.

Monstera (Swiss Cheese Plant) is extremely shade-tolerant. It can grow very well with just some scattered light. It likes a humid environment. In summer, water it every day, spray water on the leaves in the morning and evening, and wipe the leaves regularly.

5. Ivy

Ivy is a foliage plant and an extremely shade-tolerant plant. Kept indoors, it can grow very well under lamplight and can absorb harmful substances such as formaldehyde and benzene.

Ivy likes a humid environment. Water it thoroughly when the soil is dry. In summer, spray water on the leaves frequently. During the growing season, apply a diluted liquid fertilizer once every half month, which can make it grow better and its leaves more emerald green.

That is all for the introduction of these 5 flowers. If flower lovers have any other additions, you can share them with everyone in the comment section below. If you want to learn more about flower-growing knowledge, you can follow Hua Jian Ke!