Which flowers are suitable for a home with poor ventilation and low light?
Placing a few potted plants in your living space not only improves the air quality at home, but the sight of green leaves also adds boundless vitality to the home. But inevitably, some rooms have poor ventilation and low light. What can you do? Let us tell you: just grow these flowers and plants at home!
Spider Plant
Functions
Growing a spider plant actually does not require much effort. In everyday care, the main thing is to water it regularly and protect it from accidental damage. The hard part is simply staying consistent and not forgetting about it for long periods. The spider plant can absorb toxic and harmful gases from the air; for example, its absorption capacity for carbon monoxide and formaldehyde can reach 95% and 85% respectively, making it essentially an air purifier.
How to grow
The spider plant's homeland is South Africa. It is now cultivated in open fields or greenhouses in various parts of China. In the Xi'an area, the spider plant cannot overwinter outdoors and must be kept indoors at no less than 5°C. Normally, just keep the potting soil moist; it should not be too dry or too wet. The spider plant has strong sprouting ability and grows quickly, easily filling its pot, so it should be repotted once every two years. (Did you know? Send "spider plant" on the WeChat public platform of Yanghua Zhijia to get more spider plant care knowledge!)
Asparagus Fern
Functions
Asparagus fern is a protective umbrella against bacteria and viruses. The plant aroma contained in asparagus fern has antibacterial components, which can clear bacteria and viruses from the air and has health-promoting benefits.
How to grow
The key to managing asparagus fern is watering. In spring and the hot summer months, watering should be appropriately controlled. Generally, water again once the surface of the potting soil looks dry, so that the potting soil stays moist top and bottom without holding too much water. (Did you know? Send "asparagus fern" on the WeChat public platform of Yanghua Zhijia to get more asparagus fern care knowledge!)
Rubber Plant
Functions
The rubber plant has a certain resistance to harmful gases in the air such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen fluoride. At the same time, it can also eliminate inhalable particulate pollution and effectively trap indoor dust.
How to grow
Simply keep the soil on the dry side or slightly moist. It is best to give it no less than 4 hours of direct sunlight every day. (Did you know? Send "rubber plant" on the WeChat public platform of Yanghua Zhijia to get more rubber plant care knowledge!)
Broadleaf Lady Palm
Functions
It can absorb more than 80% of various harmful gases and purify the air; it eliminates heavy metal pollution and has a certain resistance to sulfur dioxide pollution; it can also consume carbon dioxide and produce oxygen.
How to grow
For potted broadleaf lady palm, a mix of leaf mold, garden soil and river sand in equal parts can be used as the growing medium. The potting soil is best kept moist; better too wet than too dry, but it must not become waterlogged, otherwise the roots rot easily. During the growing season it needs shade and an environment with good ventilation. (Did you know? Send "broadleaf lady palm" on the WeChat public platform of Yanghua Zhijia to get more broadleaf lady palm care knowledge!)Money Tree
Functions
The money tree stays green all year round. It can absorb toxic gases and release oxygen through photosynthesis; it can absorb carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide fairly effectively, and has a certain effect against the exhaust gases produced by burning tobacco.
How to grow
When placing a money tree, its leaves must face the sunlight. Otherwise, because the leaves grow toward the light, the whole branches and foliage will become distorted. Every 3 to 5 days, spray the leaves once with a spray bottle, which helps photosynthesis. When watering, better too wet than too dry. (Did you know? Send "money tree" on the WeChat public platform of Yanghua Zhijia to get more money tree care knowledge!)
Ivy
Functions
Ivy is currently the most effective indoor plant for absorbing formaldehyde: each square meter of ivy leaves can absorb 1.48 mg of formaldehyde. It can also absorb benzene, and under 24-hour light conditions it can absorb 90% of the benzene indoors. It can also trap fine dust particles.
How to grow
Ivy likes warmth and is best placed in a bright spot indoors. But it fears heat and is not cold-hardy. In addition, watering should be moderate; the potting soil must not be kept overly moist, otherwise it easily causes root rot and leaf drop. (Did you know? Send "ivy" on the WeChat public platform of Yanghua Zhijia to get more ivy care knowledge!)
Schefflera
Functions
Schefflera can bring fresh air to households with smokers. Its leaves can absorb nicotine and other harmful substances from smoke-filled air and, through photosynthesis, convert them into harmless substances of the plant's own.
How to grow
It likes partial shade and can grow well indoors with about 4 hours of direct light per day. Be careful not to let the potting soil run short of water. Repot once every spring; if using a plastic container, pay attention to drainage. (Did you know? Send "schefflera" on the WeChat public platform of Yanghua Zhijia to get more schefflera care knowledge!)
Peace Lily (also known as Spathiphyllum)
Functions
It can suppress waste gases exhaled by humans, such as ammonia and acetone. It can also filter benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde from the air. In addition, its high transpiration rate can prevent the nasal mucosa from drying out, greatly reducing the likelihood of illness.
How to grow
The peace lily is fairly shade-tolerant; about 60% indirect light is enough to meet its growth needs, and it can be kept year-round indoors in a spot with bright indirect light. The potting soil should be kept moist, but avoid overwatering; long-term soggy potting soil easily causes root rot and yellowing, withered plants. (Did you know? Send "peace lily" on the WeChat public platform of Yanghua Zhijia to get more peace lily care knowledge!)
Aloe
Functions
Aloe can absorb harmful substances such as formaldehyde, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide, and its absorption of formaldehyde in particular is very strong. It can also kill harmful microorganisms in the air and absorb dust, playing a major role in purifying the indoor environment.
How to grow
Aloe fears waterlogging most of all, and likes to grow in loose soil that drains well and does not easily compact. Newly planted aloe should not be exposed to the sun; let it see sunlight only in the morning, and after ten days to half a month it can be given normal sunlight. (Did you know? Send "aloe" on the WeChat public platform of Yanghua Zhijia to get more aloe care knowledge!)
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