These formaldehyde-absorbing plants are better suited to small homes; no matter how small the house is, you should still make room for them

A friend recently moved into a new home and asked Chengzi Jun for plant and potted plant recommendations? When it comes to what plants to grow at home, there really is a lot to consider. No matter how small the space, you should squeeze out a spot to grow these plants; their benefits are greater than you might imagine!

1. The air-purifying spider plant

The spider plant is nicknamed the "king of formaldehyde" and can absorb 80% of indoor harmful gases, helping to purify the air.

The spider plant is highly adaptable, likes warmth and moisture, and can grow tenaciously in a corner without requiring too much care, making it a relatively low-maintenance type of plant. But in winter you need to pay a little more attention, as spider plants are not cold-tolerant either.

2. Snake plant

Basically all plants have the function of purifying the air, and absorbing formaldehyde is also a property of most plants. Besides the spider plant, the snake plant is also a potted plant that combines good looks and function, and it is very popular too. Not long after renovating a new home, bringing in a combo of spider plant + snake plant helps quickly purify indoor air.

The snake plant has a generous appearance and bright colors. The golden-edged snake plant is especially famous. Its flat, slender leaves look very fresh and pleasant. In the plant world, the snake plant is definitely a top performer in appearance.

Similar to the spider plant, the snake plant also likes a warm and humid environment, avoids direct sunlight, and its cultivation method is the same as that of the spider plant.

3. Air plant

A tiny air plant is mini and cute. As a small plant, it is unusually popular. Air plants need no soil and can grow with just a bit of air, which is also the origin of their name. The saying that they can thrive on nothing but the northwest wind is not at all out of place when applied to them.

Air plants come in many varieties and forms, and when they bloom they are even more breathtakingly beautiful. And as creatures that can live on just a breath of air, they are extremely easy to keep alive. For the lazy and the clumsy, choosing air plants is absolutely the right call.

Because they are small, air plants can be hung anywhere. Compared with their own purifying ability, it seems people are more satisfied with their decorative ability; paired casually with a vase, shelf, or stand, they become a wonderful item that elevates taste.

4. Large potted Monstera deliciosa

Completely different from air plants, Monstera deliciosa is a relatively large plant. Its rhizome is thick, its leaves are oval, and its deeply pinnatifid shape forms a "turtle shell" pattern, which is why it is called Monstera deliciosa ("turtle-back bamboo"). The form of a large pot of Monstera deliciosa is even more striking.

Monstera deliciosa is mainly placed as an indoor decorative plant, with first-rate beauty, but its formaldehyde-absorbing function is much weaker than the previous two.

Monstera deliciosa does not need too much sunlight, but it needs ample space to grow. Placed beside the sofa near the window, it can enjoy sunlight and grow quickly. The area beside the sofa is relatively open and can fully accommodate Monstera deliciosa.

5. Potted fiddle-leaf fig

The fiddle-leaf fig, whose shape closely resembles a cello, is a plant of the fig genus. It was initially introduced for indoor cultivation also because of its appearance; sure enough, beautiful things are popular in all their varieties.

The size of the fiddle-leaf fig is as impressive as its fame. Large leaves paired with a large pot: anyone who wants to grow a fiddle-leaf fig at home must first prepare a large container pot for it. Compared with air plants, the fiddle-leaf fig really takes up too much space.

If your home has a balcony or the living room is big enough, then go ahead and grow a fiddle-leaf fig, but if it is a small home, then it is not so recommended, because the space in a small home is truly too precious, and putting in this big guy will make it look even more cramped and narrow.

6. Bird of paradise flower

Like the previous one, the bird of paradise flower is also a relatively large potted plant and needs to be grown in a large pot.

Also known as Strelitzia, it is suited to a warm, humid, and sunny growing environment. It is often used to place in the living room, with a very good decorative effect.

The above are all carefully selected for everyone. Which plant or potted plant suits your preference better?