These 5 air-purifying plants can also relieve pet allergy symptoms

Many people love pets but are allergic to pet dander, so how do you solve that? Actually, we can keep some purifying plants at home. They can not only greatly improve indoor air quality, but also relieve symptoms of pet allergies, and can also help avoid some conditions caused by indoor pollutants, such as headaches, itchy eyes, nausea and a runny nose.

The indoor potted plants below can purify the air and reduce the uncomfortable symptoms caused by harmful gases such as formaldehyde, benzene and ammonia. They can also maintain a certain level of air humidity and relieve the condition of allergy sufferers.

1. Areca palm: a natural humidifier

The areca palm can add a tropical touch to the home, and it also has a natural humidifying effect. It can maintain a certain level of air humidity, prevent moisture in the air from evaporating too quickly, and effectively improve allergy symptoms such as a stuffy nose.

Maintaining a certain level of air humidity can also make people feel more comfortable. When growing the areca palm, keep it in bright indirect light. During the growing season, water it regularly; when the soil about 3 cm below the surface is dry, water thoroughly. Avoid keeping the soil wet for a long time, and never let water accumulate in the pot. Protect it from freezing, and keep the minimum care temperature above 5°C.

2. Broadleaf lady palm: purifies ammonia

The broadleaf lady palm is suitable for growing at the front of a yard or in a flower pot. It likes a warm and humid environment year-round. The growing soil should be loose, breathable and well-draining. Avoid waterlogged soil. During the growing season, the soil can be kept slightly moist, but not overly wet. You can grow it in a spot with bright indirect light, and avoid excessive direct sun.

3. Golden pothos: removes formaldehyde

If you are allergic to pets, you can keep a few pots of golden pothos. They can also control the formaldehyde level in the air. If it is a new house, you should place even more pots of golden pothos at home, preferably on a windowsill with suitable bright indirect light.

When caring for golden pothos, water it regularly and keep the soil moist. If it is grown in a shaded spot, you can wait until the soil is completely dry and then water thoroughly. Clean the leaves regularly to avoid too much dust on them, otherwise the air-purifying effect will be affected.

4. Gerbera daisy: lowers benzene levels

The gerbera daisy can effectively control the benzene level in the air. Benzene is generally produced by plastic fertilizers, detergents and insecticides. It is also present in tobacco, glue, paint, car exhaust and furniture. If ventilation is poor, benzene levels can easily affect people's health.

The gerbera daisy is suitable for growing on an east- or south-facing windowsill with plenty of sunlight. During the growing season, water thoroughly after the soil dries out, and avoid frequent watering that causes root and stem rot.

5. Dragon tree: absorbs allergens

The dragon tree is a very ideal indoor potted plant. It can effectively trap allergens on its leaves.

There are different varieties of dragon tree. If you like one with better ornamental value, you can choose the rainbow dragon tree. It likes more light and can also grow well in a bright spot. Its water demand is not high; you can wait until the soil has been completely dry for a few days and then water thoroughly. If its leaves droop, that is a sign it is time to water.