Heavy smog in autumn and winter, frequent respiratory illnesses: bring these natural purifiers home

Every year when the weather turns cold, especially after the heating comes on, the air quality index in many places starts flashing red.

Smog is heavy in autumn and winter, and respiratory diseases are common. You already suffer from bad air outside, so how can you not have a patch of "pure land" at home? It is time to bring these purifying green plants home in advance. Keeping some at home is greatly beneficial to your health.

Pothos

When people talk about plants with a purifying effect, the first one that comes to mind is pothos.

According to research by environmental scientists, one pot of pothos in a room of 8-10 sq m is equivalent to an air purifier, which shows how strong pothos's purifying ability is. It can effectively absorb formaldehyde, benzene, nicotine and other substances from the air. Whether or not your home has just been renovated, placing two pots is very good.

Monstera

Monstera can not only absorb renovation pollution and purify the air, but its greatest advantage is that it can absorb carbon dioxide from the air at night, with an absorption capacity far higher than other green plants. Place one pot in the bedroom to clean the room's air and give you healthy sleep.

Ivy

Ivy is the champion at absorbing formaldehyde. The leaves of ivy can absorb 1.48 mg of formaldehyde per sq m. At the same time, it can also effectively absorb harmful substances and dust in the air through the tiny stomata on its leaves.

Peace lily

Keeping a pot of peace lily in autumn and winter is just perfect. Its high evaporation rate can effectively prevent dryness of the nasal mucosa and reduce the likelihood of respiratory diseases. At the same time, it can also inhibit waste gases exhaled by the human body such as ammonia and acetone, and filter carcinogens from the air.

Boston fern

Boston fern is called "the most effective filtering plant." It can effectively filter out harmful substances and mold from the air, and it can also help increase the humidity in the air.

Dumb cane

Dumb cane can effectively absorb carbon dioxide from the air and filter out dust and harmful substances. Although dumb cane is toxic, there is absolutely no problem as long as you do not touch it or accidentally eat its stems and leaves. Just be careful if there are children or cats and dogs at home.

Milan

Milan is a "natural scavenger." It can effectively filter the air in the home, and the fresh fragrance it gives off also has a bactericidal and disinfecting effect, and can to a certain extent ease human infection with infectious germs.

Aloe

Aloe can not only absorb odors and purify the air, but also act as an air inspector. When the air is bad, some spots will appear on aloe's leaves. This is reminding you that you need to pay attention to the indoor air health.

Besides the plants mentioned above, there are many more green plants that purify the air. Gardeners can choose the ones they like and keep a few pots. For the health of your family, hurry up and grow a few pots now!