20 Common Air-Purifying Plants, Save Them If You Need Them
The air is full of dust and bacteria, and if you want naturally fresh air, plants from nature bring it to you! Here are 20 recommended indoor air-purifying plants. Whichever one you like best, save it if you find it useful.
Monstera deliciosaA natural scavenger that can remove harmful substances from the air.
Native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico, it likes warm, humid environments, dislikes direct sunlight, and is not cold-tolerant. In northern China it is always grown as an indoor potted plant. In summer it needs frequent misting to maintain high air humidity, and the leaves should be kept clean regularly to aid photosynthesis. (Send to the Yanghua Zhijia WeChat official account:Monstera deliciosato receive more care tips about Monstera deliciosa)
Golden PothosA high-efficiency air purifier
This "high-efficiency air purifier" among living things is native to the Mexican highlands. Because it can simultaneously purify benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde from the air, it is very suitable for placement in newly renovated rooms. Newly laid flooring is only one of the sources that breed harmful substances. (Send to the Yanghua Zhijia WeChat official account:Golden Pothosto receive more care tips about Golden Pothos)
Golden-centered Spider PlantIt can remove harmful substances from the air and purify the air.
Flower meaning: "Helpless yet giving hope." It is a common green plant for offices and homes. It likes warmth and humidity, likes partial shade, and avoids fierce sun in summer. It has relatively high soil requirements and likes loose, fertile, sandy soil. Spider plants have poor cold tolerance and also dislike hot growing environments. In summer, pay attention to shading, and in winter, pay attention to keeping warm. (Send to the Yanghua Zhijia WeChat official account:Spider Plantto receive more care tips about Spider Plant)
African JasmineIt can help people relax, promote sleep, and also improve work efficiency.
African Jasmine is an evergreen (climbing) shrub or small tree of the genus Fagraea in the family Loganiaceae, native to southern China and countries such as Southeast Asia. Its original name is Chinese Fagraea, with aliases such as Chinese Fagraea and Qinghuangguo. The volatile oils it produces have a significant bactericidal effect. It can help people relax, promote sleep, and also improve work efficiency. (Send to the Yanghua Zhijia WeChat official account:African Jasmineto receive more care tips about African Jasmine)
Alocasia macrorrhizosIt has the effect of removing dust from the air.
Alocasia macrorrhizos (formerly named Haiyu or Gupoyu), scientific name: Alocasia macrorrhizos, also known as Buddha's Hand Lotus, etc., is native to South America and is a common ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly called Henyutou, Langdu (Guangdong), Gupoyu (Taiwan, China), Yeyutou, Shanyutou, Dagenyu, Dachongyu, Tianyu, Tianmeng, etc. When used as an ornamental plant it is called Alocasia macrorrhizos. It has the effect of removing dust from the air and has medicinal value. (Send to the Yanghua Zhijia WeChat official account:Alocasia macrorrhizosto receive more care tips about Alocasia macrorrhizos)
Golden Barrel CactusAn excellent choice among indoor potted plants
Golden Barrel Cactus, also called Yellow-spined Golden Barrel, is a very popular cactus ball species in the family Cactaceae and the genus Echinocactus. In cultivation there are also several main varieties, such as White-spined Golden Barrel, Wild-spined Golden Barrel, Short-spined Golden Barrel, Golden Barrel Variegata, Golden Barrel Crest, etc. Wild Golden Barrel Cactus is an extremely endangered rare plant. It absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen day and night. It is also easy to keep alive. (Send to the Yanghua Zhijia WeChat official account:Golden Barrel Cactusto receive more care tips about Golden Barrel Cactus)
Green-leaf Spider PlantA green purifier
It is not choosy about soil and has low light requirements, and has an extremely strong ability to absorb toxic gases. (Send to the Yanghua Zhijia WeChat official account:Spider Plantto receive more care tips about Spider Plant)
Brazilian IronRemoves harmful substances from the air
Brazilian Iron, aliases: Fragrant Dragon Tree, Brazilian Iron Tree, Brazilian Thousand-Year Tree, Golden-edged Fragrant Dragon Tree, is an evergreen tree of the genus Dracaena in the family Agavaceae, reaching a height of more than 6 m, with potted plants 50 cm to 150 cm tall and branched; it likes partial shade and ample fertilizer. Its leaves and roots can absorb xylene, toluene, trichloroethylene, benzene and formaldehyde, and decompose them into harmless substances. (Send to the Yanghua Zhijia WeChat official account:Brazilian Ironto receive more care tips about Brazilian Iron)
Areca PalmPurifies xylene and formaldehyde
Areca Palm (scientific name: Chrysalidocarpus lutescens H. Wendl.): also known as Yellow Coconut and Purple Palm. It likes warm, humid, partially shaded and well-ventilated environments, is afraid of cold, and has weak cold tolerance. Young trees are potted for indoor decoration; it is native to the island of Madagascar in Africa, and is now commonly cultivated in some landscaping units in southern China; it has related therapeutic effects on vomiting blood, hemoptysis, bloody stool, uterine bleeding, etc. (Send to the Yanghua Zhijia WeChat official account:Areca Palmto receive more care tips about Areca Palm)
Sweet OsmanthusSterilizes and removes harmful substances
Sweet Osmanthus (scientific name: Osmanthus fragrans (Thunb.) Lour.): also known as Muxi and Yangui, with varieties such as Golden Osmanthus, Silver Osmanthus, Orange Osmanthus, and Laurel. It is one of China's ten traditional famous flowers, an excellent garden tree species combining ornamental and practical value with greening, beautification and fragrance, and it can remove harmful substances from the air. The volatile oils it produces have a significant bactericidal effect. (Send to the Yanghua Zhijia WeChat official account:Sweet Osmanthusto receive more care tips about Sweet Osmanthus)
Peace LilyA miracle in medicine and biology
Peace Lily, aliases: Spathe Leaf Taro, Smooth Sailing, Peace Taro, Lily of Intent, White Crane Taro, Latin name: Spathiphyllum kochii. It is an "expert" at suppressing waste gases exhaled by the human body, such as ammonia and acetone. At the same time, it can also filter benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde from the air. Its high evaporation rate can prevent the nasal mucosa from drying out, greatly reducing the likelihood of illness. (Send to the Yanghua Zhijia WeChat official account:Peace Lilyto receive more care tips about Peace Lily)
Silver QueenAir purification
Silver Queen, also known as Silver Queen Evergreen, Silver Queen Chinese Evergreen, and Silver Queen Aglaonema. It is famous for its unique air-purifying ability: the higher the concentration of pollutants in the air, the more it can exert its purifying ability! Therefore it is very suitable for dark rooms with poor ventilation. Besides ornamental value and air purification, Silver Queen is also a very good feng shui plant; placing a pot of Silver Queen at home can attract good fortune and ward off evil.
IvyResists carcinogens in nicotine
Through the tiny stomata on its leaves, it absorbs harmful substances and converts them into harmless sugars and amino acids. Peace Lily: an "expert" at suppressing waste gases exhaled by the human body, such as ammonia and acetone. At the same time, it can also filter benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde from the air. Its high evaporation rate can prevent the nasal mucosa from drying out, greatly reducing the likelihood of illness. (Send to the Yanghua Zhijia WeChat official account:Ivyto receive more care tips about Ivy)
Maidenhair FernThe most effective biological "purifier"
It can absorb about 20 micrograms of formaldehyde per hour, so it is considered the most effective biological "purifier." People who deal with paint and coatings all day, or who have smokers around them, should place at least one pot of fern in the workplace. In addition, it can also suppress xylene and toluene released from computer monitors and printers. (Send to the Yanghua Zhijia WeChat official account:Maidenhair Fernto receive more care tips about Maidenhair Fern)
Dwarf Umbrella TreeBrings fresh air to smoking households
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. In addition, it can reduce formaldehyde concentration by about 9 milligrams per hour. (Send to the Yanghua Zhijia WeChat official account:Dwarf Umbrella Treeto receive more care tips about Dwarf Umbrella Tree)
Golden PothosAdapts to polluted environments
Through a process similar to photosynthesis, it can decompose toxic substances released from fabrics, walls and smoke into substances of the plant's own.
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