Which potted plants purify the air? Keep more of these at home

As people's living standards continue to rise, more and more people keep some green plants at home, adding a lot of vitality to their living space; the more common green plants include English ivy, pothos, spider plant, and so on. These green plants not only add a touch of greenery to the living space, but also play a role in purifying the air; however, some flower lovers say they want to keep air-purifying green plants at home but worry about care issues. Today let's talk about those types of green plants that purify the air even with minimal care.

1. Monstera (Monstera deliciosa)

Monstera is truly the nemesis of formaldehyde, and its air-purifying ability is relatively focused on controlling formaldehyde, with an extremely outstanding effect in this regard. Monstera's habits lean toward a high-temperature, high-humidity environment; it fears dry soil and also fears strong sunlight. If you do not pay attention to these two things it fears, yellow leaves will easily appear, so if your monstera shows yellowing leaves, the first two things you should consider are these. Monstera's water supply must be sufficient, keeping the potting soil moist and the leaves covered with water droplets at all times. Besides keeping the leaves glossy, moistening the leaf surface can also help humidify the space.

2. Asparagus fern (Asparagus setaceus)

Asparagus fern is one of the most common indoor plants and is loved by many flower lovers; during growth, asparagus fern does not need much sunlight, and its slender little leaves are highly ornamental, with a fuzzy texture that feels very nice to the touch. Asparagus fern does bloom, and when the flowering period arrives, do not let the plant get rained on or blown by wind; just keep the air circulating. The most important point in caring for asparagus fern is watering: too much water will cause its roots to rot and die; too little water will cause the leaves to turn yellow and dry up; so when watering, strictly adjust the amount of water according to the weather conditions and the growth state of the asparagus fern. Too much is bad, and too little will not do either.

3. Maidenhair fern (Adiantum)

Maidenhair fern is a foliage plant belonging to the fern family, and its emerald-green leaf color is very fresh. Maidenhair fern likes to stay in relatively shady places and is not suited to growing in strong sunlight; indoor lighting alone can meet its daily growth needs; light is not a necessary condition for its growth, and the humidity of the environment is more important. Air circulation must be maintained all year round, and the leaves should be misted once a day to prevent the leaves from showing signs of drying and curling.

4. Snake plant (Sansevieria)

As an excellent indoor green plant, the snake plant will not compete with people for nutrients at night, which is a major highlight besides purifying the air. In an ordinary home space, keeping just two pots of snake plant can perfectly filter out the polluted gases in the air completely. As long as the potting soil is loose, you can grow a snake plant; the daily watering amount should change according to the weather. It is not as afraid of light as monstera, but it cannot stand having no light at all.

Many flower lovers care a lot about the air quality in their lives; after all, this directly affects people's physical and mental health, so of course they cannot help but care. Although the green plants above are often seen in daily life, some flower lovers still do not know them well. I hope this article can give everyone a newer understanding of them. With the purifying effect of green plants, indoor air feels more comfortable, and I suggest everyone give growing them a try.