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Can Pothos Remove Formaldehyde? Analysis of Indoor Air Purification Effects

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Pothos can remove formaldehyde, but the effect is very weak and it cannot be used as the main method of formaldehyde removal. You still need to open windows often; only by keeping the air circulating can formaldehyde be removed. It can absorb harmful gases in the air and can also absorb cooking fumes in the kitchen, making the kitchen and indoor environment fresher.

I. Whether It Can Remove Formaldehyde

Pothos can remove formaldehyde. Placing a pot of it at home can absorb harmful gases contained in the air. It is itself a circulatory system; when it carries out metabolism, it can expel some harmful gases from its body, and its air-purifying effect is very good. If placed indoors, you need to open windows frequently for ventilation.

However, its ability to remove formaldehyde is limited. If you want to remove the formaldehyde content in a newly renovated home, you can place several kinds of plants, such as spider plant and snake plant (Sansevieria), which can all play a role in removing formaldehyde. It can also absorb the cooking fumes given off in the kitchen. Placing a pot in the kitchen can keep the kitchen environment fresher.

II. Keep the Air Circulating

Pothos can only absorb and circulate when there is light during the day. Relying on plants to remove formaldehyde is unreliable; it can only play a certain auxiliary effect. Usually you also need to ventilate more and keep the indoor air circulating to remove formaldehyde faster.

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