5 green plants that remove nicotine and formaldehyde indoors: place one pot to drive away toxic gases and keep the elderly and children healthy

Nowadays more and more people smoke, and many people suffer from secondhand smoke and nicotine, and many renovation boards contain formaldehyde that may not dissipate even after ten years, which sounds terrifying! So placing a pot of green plants at home is very necessary. Take these 5 potted plants: just place any one of them to drive away nicotine and formaldehyde, and keep the elderly and children healthy!

Umbrella tree (Schefflera)

Umbrella tree (Schefflera), also known as Heptapleurum arboricola (dwarf umbrella tree), has a graceful plant shape and stays green year-round. It can grow well even in dim light. It can not only absorb formaldehyde but also absorb nicotine and other harmful substances, and through photosynthesis it converts these two toxic gases into non-toxic substances. It has strong transpiration and is also called a natural humidifier!

Boston fern

Boston fern has emerald-green fronds and stays evergreen all year round. It is an ideal potted plant for decorating the home. At the same time, it can absorb most of the formaldehyde in the air and can also absorb nicotine. Placing two pots indoors can reduce the harm of formaldehyde and secondhand smoke to the human body.

Aloe

Aloe is the most common in daily life, and it has strong adaptability to the environment and vigorous vitality. It is very drought-tolerant and can be managed roughly and extensively. Its air-purifying effect is very strong: it can absorb 90% of the formaldehyde in the air, and at night it absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen, so it can be placed in the bedroom for care.

Caladium

Caladium is a kind of green plant with great ornamental value. Its leaves are colorful with clear patterns, and its effect in accenting furniture is extremely strong. It can also purify the air and absorb tiny particles, smoke and dust in the air. It is called a natural dust collector, and the substances it secretes can also kill harmful bacteria in the air, making it a potted plant with quite comprehensive functions.

Inch plant (Tradescantia zebrina)

Inch plant (Tradescantia zebrina), also known as hanging spiderwort, has very distinctive leaves and is often hung up to decorate rooms. It can also absorb formaldehyde, and at the same time monitor toxic gases in the air. For example, when there is too much radioactive material in the air, its flowers will quickly turn white. People can use this characteristic well to judge whether the environment they live in is healthy!