Pairing flowers and plants to purify the air is more worry-free; when paired well, the purifying power is strong

Friends who love growing flowers always choose those green plants that can purify the air; they can both beautify and purify the air, which kills two birds with one stone. But did you know that when many flowers and plants are paired together, their air-purifying power can increase severalfold.

1. Umbrella tree (Schefflera arboricola) + Cuban oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus)

This combination is more suitable for placing in the living room. The living room is a place for receiving guests; if there are friends who like to smoke, the living room usually becomes smoky and foul. If you can grow an umbrella tree and Cuban oregano in the living room, this can reduce nicotine in the air.

The umbrella tree and Cuban oregano have outstanding ability to absorb nicotine. They can absorb substances such as nicotine from the air and convert them into substances needed for their own growth. At the same time, they also have the effect of sterilizing and disinfecting, making them quite suitable for growing in the living room.

2. Aloe vera + snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)

The time we spend in the bedroom can be said to account for a very large proportion of our time, so the air quality in the bedroom must be ensured. We can pair aloe vera with snake plant and place them in the bedroom for growing, which can both freshen the air and help improve sleep quality.

Both aloe vera and snake plant have the ability to absorb formaldehyde, and both aloe vera and snake plant have the effect of releasing oxygen at night. Their combination is just like a small air purifier. Aloe vera also has the ability to detect air pollution; if the degree of air pollution is high, then the leaves of the aloe vera will show some brown spots.

3. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) + ivy (Hedera helix)

This combination is more suitable for growing in the bathroom. The bathroom often has odors, and the humidity is relatively high, so it is not very suitable for plant growth. However, pothos and ivy are quite suitable for this kind of environment; they are both relatively tolerant of shade and moisture and can absorb odors from the air.

Of course, their tolerance of shade does not mean that they do not need light. If the bathroom has no light at all, they still need to be moved outdoors to get some sun, generally once a week is enough.