Absorb formaldehyde and lint: growing these pots of flowers at home works better than an air purifier

Summer has arrived, and lint and dust are flying everywhere, making your nose and throat itch when you breathe them in - it is so uncomfortable! Faced with such poor air, you are not only under attack outside, but lint also drifts into your home. These plants can not only purify indoor air, but also have a strong ability to absorb lint.

Are you tempted after hearing this? Let's take a look at which plants there are!

Monstera (Monstera deliciosa)

Monstera has unusual leaves and is a perennial herbaceous foliage plant. Placing it on a windowsill can bring out a very good tropical rainforest atmosphere. It also has a super strong ability to absorb carbon dioxide, making it a good choice for a study or living room.

Care notes:

1. Monstera loves a warm and humid environment very much, and must never be exposed to strong direct sunlight or dryness.

2. Monstera requires fertile, loose, slightly acidic soil with high water absorption and good water retention. Leaf mold or peat soil is what Monstera loves most.

3. In spring and autumn, water once every two days. In midsummer, besides watering every day, also gently spray water on the leaves of Monstera several times to keep the leaves fresh; when grown hanging, spray water even more frequently. In winter, leaf evaporation weakens, so the amount of watering should be reduced.

Rubber plant (Ficus elastica)

The thick, large leaves of the rubber plant can absorb tiny dust particles in the air, and its ability to absorb harmful substances is also very strong. Not only that, it also has high ornamental value. Although the rubber plant likes sunlight, it is also tolerant of shade and has strong adaptability to light, so it is extremely suitable for indoor beautification and arrangement.

Care notes:

1. The rubber plant likes a cool and humid growing environment, so planting it in a spot with diffused light is enough. Change to fresh potting soil in spring to meet the rubber plant's growth and development needs.

2. Be careful to keep the leaves clean. Leaves with dust attached will have a greatly reduced ability to absorb dust and harmful substances.

Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)

Fellow flower lovers, did you know that one pot of snake plant can absorb more than 80% of various harmful gases in a room of about 10 sq m, and two pots of snake plant can completely purify the air in an ordinary living room. During the day, it can also release a large amount of oxygen.

Care notes:

1. Usually just place it in a bright environment with good light, but in the hot summer, be careful to shade it to prevent sunburn.

2. Snake plant has low soil requirements and can grow normally even in a very small volume of soil. It likes loose sandy soil and humus soil, and is tolerant of drought and poor soil. Repot it in spring, generally once every two years, and standard compost can be used when repotting.

Silver queen (Aglaonema commutatum)

The silver queen is one of the most unique plants of all. Its air-purifying ability increases as the concentration of pollutants in the air increases. Therefore, growing a pot of silver queen indoors is just perfect - it has both ornamental value and practical value, a natural air purifier!

Care notes:

1. The silver queen likes a constant-temperature environment, so its leaves should often be sprayed with clean water to keep them clean and moist.

2. Never let the sap of the silver queen come into contact with the skin or eyes, because the sap of the silver queen is toxic, and once it touches you it will cause a burning sensation. Keep it away from the elderly and children.

Ivy (Hedera helix)

Ivy is known as the champion plant for absorbing formaldehyde, and can effectively absorb formaldehyde and nicotine in the air and convert them into harmless sugars and amino acids. At the same time, it can also absorb smoke produced by smoking.

Care notes

1. An environment with sufficient light is suitable for the growth of ivy. Indoors, it can be used as a material for beautifying walls. Stretch a thin string toward the wall, and it is perfect as a wall-climbing plant.

2. Ivy is a beauty, so besides watering frequently, often spray clean water around the leaves, and every half month add one spraying of a 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution to keep the leaves glossy.

Peace lily (Spathiphyllum)

The peace lily can absorb harmful substances exhaled by the human body. At the same time, it can also filter benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde in the air. Its high evaporation can keep the air humid quickly, prevent the nasal mucosa from drying out, and greatly reduce the possibility of illness.

Care notes:

1. For a peace lily grown in soil, there is no need to water too much; watering once a week is enough. Each time, water thoroughly and pour off the accumulated water.

For a peace lily grown in water, be sure to keep the water clear. Once you see the water becoming cloudy, it is time to change the water.

2. Use a fine-nozzle spray to spray water on the leaves to keep them clean, which can greatly improve the peace lily's purifying ability. Or we can add a little beer to the water, which will make the nutrients absorbed by the peace lily richer and its purifying ability stronger.

Summer is coming,

for the sake of our health,

come and grow these lovely and capable flowers together with the editor!