7 common flowers that absorb formaldehyde, place two pots at home for freshness and health

Complete guide to home gardening

Teacher Xiaoye teaches you all kinds of plant care knowledge!

Everyone knows formaldehyde is harmful to the human body with no benefits. Newly renovated houses and newly bought furniture have high formaldehyde levels. According to research, formaldehyde can linger for 3-15 years, so if you want to give your whole family a healthy and worry-free home, removing formaldehyde is an imperative task. Today Xiaoye will introduce 7 green plants that remove formaldehyde!

NO.1 Lucky bamboo

Lucky bamboo's absorption strengths:

Lucky bamboo, whose cultivation height can reach 80-100 cm, can be grown in water. Placed in the bedroom or living room, it can absorb formaldehyde and remove carbon dioxide. Most importantly, it has good symbolism: auspiciousness and wealth, peace and health. If you have a child about to face an important exam or you want to get a promotion, according to feng shui you can place lucky bamboo indoors.

Lucky bamboo care tips:

Water-grown lucky bamboo easily breeds bacteria, so you should change the water often. A clean water-growing environment can avoid water pollution. If you notice yellowing leaves on the lucky bamboo, prune them promptly. Usually you can add some ferrous sulfate to the water-growing bottle, which can reduce the yellowing!

NO.2 Snake plant

Snake plant's absorption strengths:

Snake plant can absorb carbon dioxide at night and release a large amount of negative ions, increasing the indoor negative ion concentration, thereby promoting blood circulation, improving respiratory oxygen supply and improving sleep quality! At the same time, snake plant has another important function: radiation protection. Usually you can place a pot of snake plant next to the TV or computer to prevent the harm radiation causes to the human body!

Snake plant care tips:

First of all, you must choose sandy soil, and of course you cannot water too much. Snake plant is also a plant that is drought-tolerant but not moisture-tolerant. If one day you find the snake plant's leaves shriveling, be sure not to immediately water it thoroughly. First spray water to let the wrinkled leaves recover, and then water it.

NO.3 Spider plant

Spider plant's absorption strengths:

Spider plant has an extremely strong ability to absorb and purify carbon monoxide, nitrogen peroxide and other substances produced by household stoves, gas, paint and smoking. It can very well remove gases produced by indoor renovation or pollution, and can release oxygen! Spider plant can also absorb formaldehyde in the air, and can absorb formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, peroxocarbon and styrene in the air.

Spider plant care tips:

Spider plant is recommended to be grown in diffused light, avoiding strong direct sunlight. Just keep the growing environment moist, and usually spray some water on the leaves to prevent the leaf tips from drying!

NO.4 Pothos

Pothos's absorption strengths:

It can absorb toxic gases such as formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene caused by renovation, purify room air, and release oxygen to relieve fatigue!

Pothos care:

Pothos is a very easy-to-grow green plant; a single cut stem can survive. Pothos suits soil with high air permeability, or it can be grown in water. During normal care, it can be placed in diffused light. When the leaves are dusty, you can wipe them with a beer solution diluted 30 times. A lush green pothos placed at home can both absorb formaldehyde and be ornamental; just looking at it lifts your mood!

NO.5 Monsteradeliciosa

Monstera deliciosa's absorption strengths:

Monstera deliciosa can absorb formaldehyde, TVOC and benzene produced by renovated homes, and can also absorb harmful gases released by home appliances.

Monstera deliciosa care:

Monstera deliciosa can be grown in any room, whether study or bedroom, and can survive without sunlight. During normal care, just water it once every 7 days. If the monstera leaves do not develop fenestrations, you can cut them open with scissors or make a few slashes on the leaves with a knife, and place it in diffused light and the fenestrations will form.

NO.6 Aloe

Aloe's absorption strengths:

Aloe can absorb carbon dioxide in the home, and can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and release it. Placing aloe in the bedroom helps with sleep! The next day you will be full of energy and in top form!

Aloe care:

Aloe likes light; it is recommended to place aloe in a spot with good light. During normal care, you can water aloe with fermented rice water. Be careful never to water onto the inner leaves, as this easily scorches the young buds!

NO.7 Asparagus fern

Asparagus fern's absorption strengths:Asparagus fern can release a certain gas that inhibits bacteria, mold and viruses in the air, making it very suitable for the bedroom or living room!

Asparagus fern care:

Asparagus fern likes soil with good air permeability; you can use pine needle leaf mold soil, which can increase the soil's air permeability and also save on fertilizer! Asparagus fern is recommended to be grown in diffused light, avoiding direct sunlight. Usually just water it once every 5-7 days, and spray the leaves with water often!

End

The above is what Teacher Xiaoye explained today.

Did you learn all this knowledge?

If you have your own exclusive tips, you can leave a comment to tell Teacher Xiaoye!

Don't forget to share it with your family and friends!

Wishing you an ever more beautiful life!

END

For the rest of your life, on the gardening journey, there will always be fellow plant lovers by your side!