Keep these green plants at home and your health will get better and better

Many people keep green plants at home not only because they beautify the home, but also because they absorb formaldehyde, absorb nicotine, trap smoke and dust, promote sleep, purify the air and more. Below, the editor recommends several green plants suitable for keeping at home.

1. Rubber plant

Rubber plant (Ficus elastica) has broad leaves, and the leaf surface is covered with fine hairs, giving it a very strong ability to trap dust. It can purify the polluted indoor air and reduce the occurrence of respiratory diseases.

Care method: Rubber plant likes moisture and humidity, but dislikes waterlogging. In spring and autumn, keep the potting soil moist, and frequently sprinkle water on the leaves and around the plant to increase air humidity. Prune frequently and pinch off the growing tips to remove apical dominance and encourage side branches to sprout; rubber plant needs sufficient light to grow, but it is also fairly shade-tolerant, so simply place it at a south-facing window with plenty of sunlight and make sure there is ventilation.

2. Cuban oregano

Cuban oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus) can absorb harmful indoor gases and has an air-purifying effect. When growing vigorously, the plant releases a fresh fragrance and has a strong ability to absorb formaldehyde, benzene gas, odors and the like. For a newly renovated house, it is very suitable to place a pot of Cuban oregano. Places like the kitchen, where cooking fumes are heavy and the air is murky, are also very suitable for placing Cuban oregano; the odor-absorbing effect is obvious and it helps improve the air environment.

Care method: The suitable growing temperature for Cuban oregano is between 10°C and 20°C. In winter it can tolerate 0°C, and in summer the temperature should preferably not exceed 30°C. Give it a moderate amount of light and avoid direct strong sunlight. Frequently spray water on the leaves, generally once every two or three days.

3. Dwarf umbrella tree

Dwarf umbrella tree (Schefflera arboricola), also called goose-foot wood, can absorb most of the nicotine and harmful substances in a room with just 1 pot, and it can also absorb 9 milligrams of formaldehyde per hour. For families with smokers, it is very necessary to keep a pot of it~

Care method: Dwarf umbrella tree likes a semi-shaded environment and is best kept in a place with plenty of bright, indirect light. In daily care, remember to replenish water in time, but do not let water accumulate. Also, dwarf umbrella tree grows fairly quickly, so once it matures it needs frequent shaping and pruning to keep the plant neat and attractive.

4. Mosquito repellent plant

In summer there are especially many mosquitoes and insects, and adults and children always get bitten all over with bumps. Moreover, mosquitoes can easily carry pathogens, and being bitten also carries the risk of infection with other diseases. Mosquito repellent plant (Pelargonium citrosum) contains citronellal, which has a mosquito-repelling effect, so keeping a pot at home is very necessary!

Care method: For mosquito repellent plant, just keep the potting soil dry or slightly moist; generally water thoroughly once every 3-6 days, but do not let water accumulate. It likes light; apart from slightly shading it in summer, it should receive direct sunlight in autumn, winter and spring.

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