7 green plants suitable for growing indoors to improve air quality
Improving indoor air quality has become one of the issues of focus for society as a whole, and using plants to eliminate indoor pollution can increase the effective oxygen content in the air and achieve an air-purifying effect. Placing some plants indoors appropriately can help purify the air in a newly built home. Indoor greenery can add a natural atmosphere to the interior and is an important means of interior decoration and beautification. So what plants absorb formaldehyde?
7 green plants that improve indoor air quality:
1、Peace lily: an "expert" at suppressing exhaust gases
This beautiful indoor plant, native to the tropical rainforests of Venezuela, is undoubtedly a medical and biological marvel, an "expert" at suppressing waste gases exhaled by the human body, such as ammonia and acetone. It can also filter benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde from the air, and its high evaporation rate can also prevent the nasal mucosa from drying out.
2. Areca palm: a natural "humidifier"
The areca palm can evaporate one liter of water per day, making it the best natural "humidifier" among palms. In addition, its green palm fronds have a very effective purifying effect on xylene and formaldehyde. This tropical palm is currently one of the most popular indoor plants.
3. Aglaonema 'Silver Queen': absorbs radiation and removes formaldehyde
It is understood that China has a history of more than 3000 years of using plant sources for disinfection and sterilization. The fresh, plant-derived fragrance factors released by indoor green plants can quickly break down and oxidize odor and peculiar-smell molecules and kill rot-causing and odor-causing microorganisms. "Silver Queen" is famous for its unique air-purifying ability.
The higher the concentration of pollutants in the air, the more Silver Queen can bring its purifying ability into play, so it is very suitable for dark rooms with poor ventilation. This plant, with its grayish-white leaves, likes to live in a constant-temperature environment; if watered with warm water, it can survive for a longer time. Silver Queen can absorb the radiation from printers and can also remove formaldehyde and nicotine.
4. Philodendron 'Emerald Gem': its floral fragrance has a bactericidal effect
Are you aware that plastic bags and sanitary tissue paper both contain formaldehyde? Through its slightly open leaves, Emerald Gem can absorb 4-6 micrograms of harmful substances per hour and convert them into nutrients that are harmless to the human body.
"Emerald Gem" is native to the tropical regions of South Africa. Its scientific name is Philodendron, and it is a foliage plant. It is not uncommon for it to bloom in its place of origin, but it is very difficult for it to bloom in the north, and the flowering period lasts only one day; the floral fragrance it gives off has a strong bactericidal effect. At the same time, Emerald Gem is also widely loved for its decorative quality, and planting it in a hanging pot as a room divider is equally suitable. But most people know it simply because of its heart-shaped leaves.
5. Dragon tree: brings high-quality air
When it comes to suppressing harmful substances, it is hard for other plants to compare with the dragon tree. Its leaves and roots can absorb xylene, toluene, trichloroethylene, benzene and formaldehyde and break them down into non-toxic substances.
With its charming appearance and its ability to adapt to the dim, dry environment of offices, the dragon tree is favored by interior designers. With just a little care, it can grow for a long time and bring high-quality air.
6. Umbrella tree: brings fresh air to smoking households
The umbrella tree brings fresh air to smoking households. Its pretty, umbrella-shaped leaves can absorb nicotine and other harmful substances from smoke-filled air and, through photosynthesis, convert them into harmless substances of its own. In addition, it can reduce formaldehyde concentration by about 9 milligrams per hour.
The umbrella tree does not have high requirements for its growing environment and is very suitable for inexperienced growers. If the tender shoots near the buds are pruned off, it can grow to 3 m tall and become very beautiful and dense.
7. Boston fern: the most effective biological "purifier"
The Boston fern can absorb about 20 micrograms of formaldehyde per hour, so it is considered the most effective biological "purifier". People who deal with paint and coatings all day long, or who have smokers around them, should place at least one pot of ferns in their workplace. In addition, it can also suppress xylene and toluene released from computer monitors and printers.
In addition, the benefits of this elegant plant also lie in its humidifying ability and its positive psychological effect on people. Its fresh green leaves let people feel the breath of spring all year round and help people relax.