Why Is the Money Tree the Best Plant for Absorbing Formaldehyde? Benefits and Key Growing Points
A recent article titled "Alibaba P7 Employee Dies of Leukemia, Had Rented a Ziroom Apartment with Excessive Formaldehyde" has once again become a public focus. Amid the inner panic, many people have also raised this question: Can formaldehyde cause leukemia? People dare not move into a newly renovated home for fear of excessive formaldehyde.
A recent article titled "Alibaba P7 Employee Dies of Leukemia, Had Rented a Ziroom Apartment with Excessive Formaldehyde" has once again become a public focus. Amid the inner panic, many people have also raised this question: Can formaldehyde cause leukemia? People dare not move into a newly renovated home for fear of excessive formaldehyde? How can the formaldehyde level in a home be reduced? And so on. Therefore, before moving in, the new home can be left vacant for a period of time, and various methods can be used to remove formaldehyde. And when it comes to removing formaldehyde, the must-have plant is none other than the money tree, because the money tree is the best plant for absorbing formaldehyde. So today, the editor will talk about the benefits of the money tree and its key growing and management points.
I. Why is the money tree said to be the best plant for absorbing formaldehyde?
During the day, the money tree can absorb indoor carbon dioxide, release oxygen, increase the concentration of negative ions in indoor air, and also absorb some dust that even vacuum cleaners find difficult to absorb; the money tree can absorb formaldehyde and benzene series compounds, kill harmful bacteria in the air, and effectively purify the air and remove odors; the money tree can regulate indoor humidity, especially when the air becomes dry after turning on the air conditioner, and can balance the environment and protect human skin; at the same time, placing the money tree on both sides of a TV cabinet is good because it can protect against radiation.
II. Environmental requirements for money tree growth
1. Soil: The soil should be loose, fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter, and acidic to slightly acidic. The growing medium can be made by mixing coarse sand, peat, washed coal cinders, and a small amount of garden soil.
2. Light: The money tree is a light-loving and shade-tolerant plant, but it dislikes strong light. Therefore, when placed outdoors, it is best to put it in a place with some cover, so that the money tree can receive sunlight while avoiding leaf scorch caused by exposure to strong sunlight.
3. Temperature and humidity: The temperature should preferably be 20-32 degrees. When the temperature is too high, it can be moved to a cool indoor place and water can be sprayed on the leaves to lower the temperature. When the temperature is below 5 degrees, corresponding cold protection measures should be taken. The money tree is drought-tolerant, so it is best to keep the potting soil slightly moist and on the dry side. In winter, water should be sprayed on the leaves and surroundings so that the relative air humidity reaches above 50%.
III. Propagation methods of the money tree
1. Cuttage: Money tree cuttings can use a single small leaf, a section of leaf axis with 2 leaves, or a separate section of leaf axis. This method has the advantages of fast rooting, a high sprouting rate, and easy formation of larger tubers.
2. Division: Remove a large Zamioculcas zamiifolia plant from its pot, shake off most of the old soil, split it apart from the weak points where the tubers join, apply sulfur powder or plant ash to the wounds, and plant separately in pots. When planting, be sure not to bury it too deep; the top of the tuber should be buried 1.5-2 below the soil surface.
3. Leaf cutting: Money tree leaf cuttings root easily in the medium and can be used for propagation. Cut small leaves of different maturity levels, or double leaves with the common petiole, or a single leaf with the common petiole, and insert them into a clean river sand bed. When inserting, the leaves should be laid flat or inserted upright. After insertion, keep the sand bed moist. After about 50-60 days, the base of the petiole or common petiole begins to swell, and afterward thick new roots grow from the sides.
IV. Watering and fertilizing methods for the money tree
The money tree has relatively high drought tolerance, so it is best to keep the potting soil on the dry side. When the temperature rises above 34 degrees, water once a day. In autumn and winter, water less, and spraying the plant leaves can replace watering. The money tree likes fertilizer, so it can be fertilized twice a month during the growing season. It is best to use fertilizer specially made for money trees. If chemical fertilizer is used, choose a mixture of 02.% urea plus 0.1% monopotassium phosphate.
V. Pruning methods for the money tree
Pinching: Remove the tender tips of branches to inhibit upward growth and encourage side branches to spread out; bud removal: Remove adventitious buds on the stem base and stem body to reduce nutrient consumption; leaf removal: Remove old leaves so the tree sends out new leaves again, which is good for ornamental value; branch pruning: Usually it can be pruned into a natural form, or pruned into branches and foliage slightly higher in the middle with an outer outline like a melon-seed shape. At the same time, remove clustered branches, crossing branches, inward-growing branches, overlapping branches, and leggy branches to enhance the visual ornamental effect.
VI. What should be done if the money tree turns yellow?
1. Causes of yellowing in the money tree: Overwatering causes root rot; the air is too dry; failure to water in time causes the plant to lack water; poor light conditions or long-term placement in a shaded environment; lack of fertilizer during plant growth; pests and diseases.
2. Solutions for yellowing in the money tree: Take the plant out of the pot and check whether the roots are rotten. If they are rotten, replant it in sterilized growing soil. If they are not rotten, move the plant to a semi-shaded place, control the amount of watering, and frequently spray water on the leaves to help it resume normal growth; cut off the yellow leaves, water reasonably, and keep the soil adequately moist; place the potted plant in a place with sunlight; pay attention to the soil and fertilizer for the money tree and fertilize scientifically; spray with medication at intervals to prevent and control pests and diseases.
The above is the editor's summary from Huinong Network on the benefits of the money tree and key growing and management points. In addition to absorbing formaldehyde and purifying the air, the money tree also symbolizes bringing in wealth and prosperity and honor and splendor, so it is loved and grown by Chinese people who favor auspicious meanings. The money tree has so many benefits, and it is also simple to grow and manage. Interested friends can refer to the above knowledge and try growing one pot, or place a pot of money tree at home.
Money Tree Zamioculcas zamiifolia Money Tree Illustrated Guide: How to Grow a Money Tree / How to Propagate a Money Tree
Money Tree ProfileMoney Tree Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Money Tree Growing Methods and Precautions Money Tree Introduction
The money tree, also known as Zamioculcas zamiifolia, coin tree, beautiful zamia, and golden pine, among other names, is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant. It is a very rare foliage plant with underground tubers, native to tropical Africa.
The oval or ovate leaflets on the compound leaves of the money tree are thick in texture and deep green in color, as if coated with a layer of sparkling glaze in the sunlight. If several plants are grown together in an exquisite blue-and-white porcelain pot, they give a feeling of vigorous vitality and lush, dripping freshness.
The money tree likes light and also has strong shade tolerance, so it should be given an environment with good sunlight but also a certain degree of shade. To care well for a potted money tree, efforts should be made to create an environment that is both moist and on the dry side.
The money tree has a clean and beautiful appearance, is easy to care for, and is not prone to pests. It tolerates drought, and even going out for one or two weeks will not be a problem. Placed at home, it looks beautiful and elegant, especially because its color and shape are very appealing.
Morphological characteristics of the money tree
The money tree is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant belonging to the genus Zamioculcas in the Araceae family. It is a very rare foliage plant with underground tubers, native to tropical Africa.
The aboveground part of the money tree has no main stem. Adventitious buds sprout from the tubers to form large compound leaves. The leaflets are fleshy with short petiolules, firm and deep green; the underground part is a fat tuber. The leaves grow from the roots, and pinnate compound leaves emerge from the top of the tuber. The leaf axis is strong, and the leaflets are opposite or nearly opposite on the leaf axis. The base of the petiole is swollen and woody; each compound leaf has 6-10 pairs of leaflets, with a lifespan of more than 2-3 years, and is constantly renewed by new leaves.
The money tree is 50 to 80 cm tall, with a fat tuberous stem underground, 5 to 8 cm in diameter; the aboveground part has no main stem. Adventitious buds sprout from the tuber to form large compound leaves. The leaflets are fleshy with short petiolules, firm and deep green, with a bright luster, and have high ornamental value.
The money tree is suitable for growing under different light intensities and has strong shade tolerance, earning it the title of "king of shade tolerance." It is a newly introduced high-grade indoor ornamental plant. Pinnate compound leaves emerge from the top of the tuber. Each leaf axis has 6 to 10 pairs of opposite or nearly opposite leaflets. The leaf blades are ovate, thickly leathery, green, and have a metallic luster. The spathe is green, boat-shaped, and the spadix is relatively short.
The money tree has root-borne leaves, and pinnate compound leaves emerge from the top of the tuber. The leaf axis is thick and plump, and the leaflets are opposite or nearly opposite on the leaf axis. The base of the petiole is swollen and not woody, "clustered" on the potato-like underground tuber that is not exposed above the ground. Each compound leaf has 6 to 10 pairs of leaflets. The leaflets are ovate, entire, thickly leathery, acute at the tip, and covered with a metallic luster. In introduced areas, the length of the peduncle plus inflorescence is less than 20 cm, thin and small, light green, and very inconspicuous. The money tree's bloom resembles a small corn cob, with a flowering period of about 20-plus days, and has no special ornamental value.
Ecological habits of the money tree
The money tree is native to the tropical (savanna) climate zone of eastern Africa with relatively low rainfall. It likes warm, hot, slightly dry, semi-shaded environments with small annual average temperature fluctuations. It is relatively drought-tolerant, but fears cold, avoids strong sunlight exposure, and fears heavy, sticky soil and water accumulation in the pot. If the potting soil has poor aeration, it can easily cause its tubers to rot.
The money tree requires soil that is loose, fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter, and acidic to slightly acidic. It has strong sprouting ability. After cutting off the thick, large compound leaves, new leaves quickly emerge from the top of the tuber.
Cultivation techniques for the money tree Cultivation management
Temperature
The suitable growth temperature for the money tree is 20-32°C. Whether potted or field-grown, it requires small annual average temperature fluctuations. For commercial cultivation, it is best to grow it in a temperature-controlled greenhouse. Every summer, when the temperature reaches above 35°C, the plant grows poorly. Measures such as adding a black shade net and spraying water around the environment should be used to lower the temperature and create a suitable environment with a suitable ambient temperature that is also relatively dry. In winter, it is best to maintain a greenhouse temperature above 10°C. If the room temperature is below 5°C, the plant is prone to cold damage, which can seriously threaten its survival. In late autumn and early winter, when the temperature drops below 8°C, it should be moved in time to a well-lit indoor area. Throughout the overwintering period, the temperature should be kept between 8°C and 10°C, which is relatively safe and reliable.
Light
The money tree likes light and also has strong shade tolerance, so it should be given an environment with good sunlight but also a certain degree of shade. It avoids direct strong light, and especially should avoid the scorching sun after long rain and sudden clearing in late spring and early summer, as well as the 5-6 hours of unobstructed strong light baking around noon in summer. Otherwise, the newly sprouted tender leaves are very easily scorched. In commercial cultivation, from late spring to mid-autumn, it should be placed under a shade shed with 50-70% shading, but it should not be overly dark, otherwise the newly sprouted tender leaves will become slender, the leaf color will turn yellow and listless, and the spacing between leaflets will be sparse, affecting the plant's compactness and beauty. For potted plants moved indoors in winter, supplemental lighting should be provided. Keeping the potting soil on the dry side allows the plant to remain disease-free year-round. In addition, the newly emerging pinnate compound leaves do not show obvious phototropism, and the plant shape remains good.
Water
To care well for a potted money tree, efforts should be made to create an environment that is both moist and on the dry side. In commercial cultivation, for plants kept in a greenhouse, when the room temperature reaches above 33°C, the plant should be sprayed with water once a day. Because this plant has strong drought tolerance, it is best to keep the potting soil slightly moist and on the dry side, but occasionally applying excessive water and fertilizer will not necessarily cause root rot. In winter, attention should be paid to spraying water on the leaves and surrounding environment so that the relative air humidity reaches above 50%. After mid-autumn, watering should be reduced, or spraying water can replace watering, to help the newly sprouted tender leaves survive the winter safely. In addition, in winter, special attention should be paid to keeping the potting soil from being too wet; it is better to keep it on the dry side, otherwise under low-temperature conditions, overly wet potting soil is more likely to cause root rot, or even the death of the whole plant.
Soil
Because of the special climatic conditions of the money tree's place of origin, it has developed strong drought resistance, so the basic requirement for the growing medium is good permeability. The basic requirement for the growing medium is good permeability. The growing medium is often made by mixing peat, coarse sand or washed coal cinders, and a small amount of garden soil, and adjusting its pH to between 6 and 6.5, in a slightly acidic state. Because its tubers are large, its root system is developed, and its pinnate compound leaves are relatively long, during the growing season its growth should be observed in time to decide whether to repot and change the soil. Always keep the growing medium well aerated to help create a root environment with good air and water drainage. During the plum rain season, check frequently. If water accumulation is found in the pot, repot and change the soil in time.
Fertilizer
The money tree relatively likes fertilizer. In addition to adding an appropriate amount of decomposed cake fertilizer or a multi-element slow-release compound fertilizer to the growing medium, during the growing season it can be watered monthly with 2-3 applications of a mixture of 02.% urea plus 0.1% monopotassium phosphate. A balanced fertilizer 20-10-20 (20-20-20) can also be applied at a concentration of 200-250 ppm in combination with calcium nitrate. After mid-autumn, to help it survive the winter safely, nitrogen fertilizer should be stopped, and 0.3% monopotassium phosphate solution should be applied 2-3 times consecutively to promote the hardening and filling of the young leaf axis and newly sprouted leaves. After the temperature drops below 15°C, all forms of topdressing should be stopped to avoid fertilizer damage to the roots under low-temperature conditions.
Daily care
The care of the money tree, if said to be complex, is also very simple: it is drought-tolerant and tenacious, and can go one or two weeks without watering; if said to be simple, it is also very complex, with quite a lot of requirements in various aspects.
1. It likes warm, hot, slightly dry, semi-shaded environments with small annual average climate changes. It is relatively drought-tolerant, but fears cold, avoids strong sunlight exposure, and fears heavy, sticky soil and water accumulation in the pot. Its optimum growth temperature is 20-32°C. Whether potted or field-grown, it requires small annual average temperature fluctuations. It requires soil that is loose, fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter, and acidic to slightly acidic. The soil is best as peat, coconut coir, and perlite in a 4:1:0.5 ratio, among which the coconut coir and perlite need to be soaked in water to remove harmful substances, and after mixing the medium soil, it should be disinfected with 1000 times diluted thiophanate-methyl. For spraying water, follow the principle of watering only when dry and alternating dry and wet. In winter, water about once every half month; in spring and autumn, once a week; in summer, spray once every 3 days.
2. The money tree likes light and also has strong shade tolerance, so it should be given an environment with good sunlight but also a certain degree of shade. It avoids direct strong light, and especially should avoid the scorching sun after long rain and sudden clearing in late spring and early summer, as well as the 5-6 hours of unobstructed strong light baking around noon in summer. Otherwise, the newly sprouted tender leaves are very easily scorched. It also relatively likes fertilizer. In addition to adding an appropriate amount of decomposed cake fertilizer or compound fertilizer to the growing soil, during the growing season it can be watered monthly with 2-3 applications of a mixture of 02.% urea plus 0.1% monopotassium phosphate. After the temperature drops below 15°C, all forms of topdressing should be stopped to avoid fertilizer damage to the roots under low-temperature conditions.
3. Usually the money tree propagates by separating small plants with small bulbs produced on the mother tuber. A large plant can produce only 2-5 plants per year, with a low propagation coefficient and slow speed. Money tree leaf cuttings root easily in the medium and can be used for propagation. Each mature compound leaf has 15-25 leaflets. If used for propagation, the propagation rate can be greatly increased. The money tree has large tubers, which sprout numerous buds and form many small tubers. The compound leaves have a lifespan of more than 2-3 years and are constantly renewed by new leaves.
Money Tree Growing Methods and Key Care Points
1. It likes warmth and is not cold-tolerant. Below 5°C, it will suffer cold damage. In winter, it is best to maintain it above 12°C. It is not high-temperature tolerant. When the temperature is above 35°C, the plant grows poorly, and measures such as shading, spraying water on the leaves, and strengthening ventilation should be used to lower the temperature.
2. It likes sufficient sunlight but also a slightly shaded environment, and should be given ample light. But it avoids scorching sun exposure; overly strong light will scorch the tender leaves. From May to September, shading should be carried out, blocking 40-50% of sunlight, or the plant should be placed in a place with ample scattered light. It should also not be too shady, otherwise the leaf color will become dull and the lower leaves will turn yellow and wither.
3. Because the leaves are fleshy and can store water, it can tolerate drought. Watering should follow the "alternating dry and wet" method. It avoids water accumulation; overly wet potting soil easily causes root rot. But during the overwintering period, watering should be controlled, keeping the potting soil in a relatively dry state.
4. It likes a humid environment. The suitable relative air humidity is about 85%. Water should often be sprayed on the plant and the surrounding environment to increase air humidity.
5. During the growing period, apply a fertilizer combining nitrogen and potassium once a month to make the branches and leaves lush and help the underground tubers grow larger. Apply a phosphorus-potassium fertilizer once in September to help the plant improve cold resistance. Stop fertilizing after October.
6. During the growing period, besides removing withered and yellow leaves, the money tree generally does not need pruning.
Precautions
In winter, special attention should be paid to keeping the potting soil from being too wet; it is better to keep it on the dry side, otherwise under low-temperature conditions, overly wet potting soil is more likely to cause root rot, or even the death of the whole plant.
During the plum rain season, check frequently. If water accumulation is found in the pot, repot and change the soil in time. After the temperature drops below 15°C, all forms of topdressing should be stopped to avoid fertilizer damage to the roots under low-temperature conditions. Do not water excessively, to prevent root rot.
The money tree has large tubers, which sprout numerous buds and form many small tubers. The compound leaves have a lifespan of more than 2-3 years and are constantly renewed by new leaves. Money tree seedlings do not grow fast, so they can be grown in small or medium pots for ornamental display, and are also suitable for large mixed planters.
Propagation methods of the money tree
The commonly used propagation methods for the money tree include: division propagation, cuttage propagation, and leaf cutting propagation.
Division propagation
In April, when the outdoor temperature reaches above 18°C, take the large money tree plant out of the pot, shake off most of the old soil, split it apart from the weak points where the tubers join, apply sulfur powder or plant ash to the wounds, and plant separately in pots.
Note that when planting, do not bury it too deep; burying the top of the tuber 1.5-2 cm below the soil surface is sufficient.
In addition, based on the characteristic that money tree tubers have latent buds, a large single tuber can be cut into small pieces with 2-3 latent buds. After the wounds dry, first bury and plant them in slightly moist fine sand. After the cut small tubers grow into independent plants, they can then be potted and planted.
Cuttage propagation
Money tree cuttings can use a single small leaf, a section of leaf axis with 2 leaves, or a separate section of leaf axis. From the perspective of rooting effect, cuttings made from a leaf axis with leaves root faster, have a higher sprouting rate, and more easily form larger tubers.
Insert a single leaf into a mixed medium of river sand and vermiculite. After 10-14 days, a small rooted bulbous stem forms at the leaf base. After 2-3 months of cultivation, it can grow into a small plant, but under normal circumstances the seedling formation rate is not high.
If a leaf axis or a leaf axis with leaves is used as the cutting, the medium can be ordinary fine sand, or a medium prepared by mixing peat soil, perlite, and river sand in a 3:1:1 ratio. The insertion depth of the cutting is 1/3 to 1/2 of the cutting length, leaving only the leaves outside the medium. After spraying thoroughly with water, place it in a shaded area and maintain an ambient temperature of 25°C-27°C. Depending on the dryness and wetness of the medium, spray the leaf surface 1-2 times a day, keeping the medium slightly moist. Never make it too wet, otherwise it will cause the cutting to rot and lead to cutting failure.
When the cutting has formed a certain root system, the middle of the root gradually swells to form a spherical small tuber. The tuber gradually enlarges. Some younger cutting leaves, after being potted, may wither and die due to high temperature or poor water management, but the tuber can survive. Mature leaves and cuttings with the common petiole can also remain green and vigorous. A small number of tubers can sprout and grow new leaves in the same year, but their growth vigor is weak and growth is slow. The next year, the tuber will grow thick new shoots and grow normally.
Leaf cutting propagation
The money tree belongs to the Araceae family of foliage plants. It is native to tropical Africa, is evergreen and perennial, and has underground tubers.
The aboveground part has no main stem. Adventitious buds sprout from the tubers to form large compound leaves. The leaflets are fleshy with short petiolules, firm and deep green, with a bright luster, and have high ornamental value. It is suitable for growing under different light intensities and has strong shade tolerance, earning it the title of "king of shade tolerance." It is a newly introduced high-grade indoor ornamental plant. The money tree has large tubers, which sprout numerous buds and form many small tubers. The compound leaves have a lifespan of more than 2-3 years and are constantly renewed by new leaves.
Money tree seedlings do not grow fast, so they can be grown in small or medium pots for ornamental display, and are also suitable for large mixed planters. Usually the money tree propagates by separating small plants with small bulbs produced on the mother tuber. A large plant can produce only 2-5 plants per year, with a low propagation coefficient and slow speed.
Money tree leaf cuttings root easily in the medium and can be used for propagation. Each mature compound leaf has 15-25 leaflets. If used for propagation, the propagation rate can be greatly increased. Cut small leaves of different maturity levels, or double leaves with the common petiole, or a single leaf with the common petiole. Soak overnight in 250 ppm indolebutyric acid or naphthaleneacetic acid, or coat the petiole or leaf base with clay. Insert into a clean river sand bed, or directly insert into media such as peat. When inserting, lay the leaves flat or insert them upright. After insertion, keep the sand bed moist. After 50-60 days, the base of the petiole or common petiole swells, and afterward thick new roots grow from the sides. After rooting, a root mass quickly forms.
When more than 5-6 roots have formed, take them out of the cutting bed and plant them in a potting medium of mushroom residue + yellow mud + peat + river sand. When the cutting has formed a certain root system, the middle of the root gradually swells to form a spherical small tuber. The tuber gradually enlarges. Some younger cutting leaves, after being potted, may wither and die due to high temperature or poor water management, but the tuber can survive. Mature leaves and cuttings with the common petiole can remain green and vigorous. A small number of tubers sprout and grow new leaves in the same year, but their growth vigor is weak and growth is slow. The next year, the tuber will grow thick new shoots and grow.
Disease control of the money tree
For money tree pests and diseases, the principle is prevention first and comprehensive control. The main problems include leaf yellowing, leaf diseases, tuber rot, southern blight, and brown spot. In poorly ventilated environments, money tree leaves can suffer damage from red spider mites, scale insects, thrips, and others, and timely control should be carried out. Insecticidal agents can be used. For scale insects and thrips, 5% acetamiprid wettable powder at 2500 times dilution can be sprayed to kill them. Pay attention to spraying plants around the cultivation area to reduce the insect population.
Root rot control
Generally, the cause of money tree root rot is root rot caused by watering. The plant should be taken out of the pot in time, part of the old soil shaken off, placed in a semi-shaded cool place to air dry for 1-2 days, and then replanted with new sandy loam soil. Afterward, the pot used should not be too large, and watering should not be too frequent. Water when the potting soil is 70% dry. Do not use a rigid watering interval; water flexibly. If the root rot is relatively severe, it is best to shake off all the soil, then soak in a 500 times dilution of potassium permanganate or carbendazim solution for 5-10 minutes, then rinse once with clean water, air dry until the roots are dry, and replant.
Cold damage
When the winter temperature drops below 5°C, plus wet potting soil, the plant's tender pinnate leaves are prone to lodging due to cold damage. In severe cases, it can cause tuber rot, and it is very difficult for it to recover its vitality. Control method: Whether for commercial cultivation or home growing, the greenhouse temperature during the overwintering period should be maintained at no lower than 10°C, and the potting soil should be kept in a slightly dry state. For a small number of potted plants, on especially cold days, they can be covered with double-layer plastic bags at night, and the bags removed after the temperature rises the next day.
Scald
In the hot summer, or on clear days after long rain and sudden clearing, or for potted plants that have been placed indoors for a long time and have just been moved outdoors for restorative care, direct exposure to sunlight can easily scorch their fat tender leaves, causing part of the leaves to lose green and turn white, or the entire leaf to be scorched, with the necrotic part later turning brown and black. Control method: After the beginning of summer, move the plant in time to a semi-shaded environment. In late spring and early summer after long rain and sudden clearing, listen to the weather forecast in time and shade the potted plant early.
Brown spot
This disease mostly occurs on money tree leaves. The lesions are nearly circular, grayish brown to yellowish brown, with a slightly darker edge color. This disease is prone to occur under conditions of high temperature, high humidity, and poor ventilation. Control method: If a small number of diseased leaves are found, remove and destroy them in time. In the early stage of the disease, use 50% carbendazim wettable powder at 600 times dilution or 40% chlorothalonil suspension at 500 times dilution, spraying the leaves once every 10 days, for 3 to 4 consecutive times, with relatively good control effect.
Scale insects
In environments with poor ventilation and insufficient light, money tree leaves are prone to damage from scale insect feeding. Control method: For small-scale home growing, transparent tape can be used to stick off the insect bodies, or a wet cloth can be used to wipe off the live insect bodies. For commercial cultivation, during the peak hatching period of the nymphs, spray 20% buprofezin wettable powder at 1000 times dilution, with good insecticidal effect.
Southern blight
Symptom identification
The affected part first appears water-soaked, yellowish brown to reddish brown wet rot; the central area of the lesion is slightly sunken, with a clear edge. The surface of the diseased part is covered with white silky hyphae, spreading radially and extending toward the soil surface; sclerotia form on the hyphae, initially white, later turning yellow, reddish brown, and then dark brown. In severe cases, the whole plant is affected, causing the aboveground stems and leaves to wilt and die.
Occurrence pattern
The pathogen is mostly distributed in the 1 cm to 2 cm surface soil layer. When the temperature reaches 28°C to 35°C and the relative humidity reaches above 90%, the sclerotia germinate and produce hyphae that spread in the soil.
Transmission route
It invades through the epidermis or wounds of the money tree rhizome or petiole base. After an incubation period of 7 to 8 days, the disease begins, and the diseased part produces hyphae for re-infection or multiple infections.
Management points
First, remove diseased plants promptly when found;
Second, the occurrence of the disease is closely related to water. Pay attention to rain-sheltered cultivation, drain water promptly after rain, and strengthen ventilation, strictly preventing excessive humidity in the cultivation site;
Third, increase the soil pH. An appropriate amount of coked mud ash, plant ash, or slaked lime can be added to the growing soil to adjust it to 6.5 to 7.0, and increase trace elements such as silicon and calcium;
Fourth, advocate high-temperature disinfection and baking sterilization for cultivation soil;
Fifth, in the early stage of the disease, spray or drench the surface of the medium with agents such as Genhuiyou, Huilv, and chlorothalonil for control.
Yellowing leaves
Many flower lovers are extremely attentive to plants, watering three times a day and "stroking" them several times. The first taboo in growing flowers is excessive watering, and the second taboo is constantly fiddling with the plants.
Continuing to discuss the causes of yellowing money tree leaves, there are generally three reasons for plant leaves turning yellow: first, water; second, fertilizer; third, drought. I believe no flower lover's money tree is drought-stricken, so what remains is water and fertilizer. Fertilizer is easy to judge as to whether it is excessive. That leaves water. Because the money tree is a plant with tubers, its roots very easily rot due to water accumulation, and root problems correspondingly cause yellow leaves. At this time, it should be handled according to the actual situation, such as controlling water and placing it in a ventilated place.
In addition, plants that have been overwatered are difficult to recover, so flower lovers must remember not to overwater.
Distribution area of the money tree
The money tree is native to Tanzania in eastern Africa and is a perennial evergreen herb. It is mainly distributed in the tropical (savanna) climate regions of eastern Africa with relatively low rainfall.
The money tree is a world-famous new-generation indoor foliage plant with a graceful and neat plant shape. It is suitable for many occasions and can be placed in spacious offices, new homes, living rooms, studies, balconies, and other places.
Benefits and uses of the money tree Feng shui significance
Just from the name, you can tell that the money tree is a very auspicious plant. Indeed, the money tree is a very famous feng shui plant. The money tree is very suitable for placing in an office. The newly sprouted pinnate compound leaves of the money tree are also known as "dragon-phoenix wood," which is very peculiar.
The oval or ovate leaflets on the compound leaves of the money tree are thick in texture and lovely deep green. If several plants are grown together in an exquisite blue-and-white porcelain pot, they give a feeling of vigorous vitality and lush, dripping freshness. It is most suitable for placing on an office desk, suitable for openings and promotions, and indicates bringing rolling wealth to people. At the same time, the money tree's function of regulating humidity can also play a role in the office. An air-conditioned office with several pots of money trees will become healthier.
Home matching
The money tree is a rather popular large indoor bonsai plant, especially when placed in a relatively spacious living room, study, or sitting room, where it creates an elegant, simple style with a southern charm. It is a world-famous new-generation indoor foliage plant with a graceful and neat plant shape.
Its seedlings grow relatively slowly, so it can be grown in small or medium pots for ornamental display, or as a large mixed planter, offering relatively diverse choices. It is suitable for many occasions and can be placed in spacious offices, new homes, living rooms, studies, balconies, and other places. It not only brings prosperity and wealth and symbolizes good fortune, but also makes the home environment appear elegant and simple, with a southern charm. Its leaves, like strings of threaded copper coins, look from a distance like a large bird spreading its wings, very grand and beautiful. Every day at work or in life, you can see this plant full of vigorous vitality, making people more motivated and spirited to strive.
Ornamental value
Looking closely at a money tree plant from an aesthetic point of view, its newly emerging pinnate compound leaves almost always come in pairs of two, one long and one short, one thick and one thin, which is why it is also known by the alternate name "dragon and phoenix tree." Each of its even-numbered pinnate compound leaves has a thick, sturdy leaf axis base, as if it were a raised Buddha's belly. The middle and upper part of the leaf axis is cylindrical, with irregular dark brown markings, as though covered in a layer of camouflage. The oval or ovate leaflets on its compound leaves are thick and firm in texture, with a deep green leaf color that looks as if coated with a glistening glaze in the sunlight. If several plants are planted together in an exquisite blue-and-white porcelain pot, they present a vigorous, upward vitality and a lush, dripping-with-green energy.
Air purification
Many green plants beautify the home, purify the air, and adorn the household. The money tree is in no way inferior in these respects, and its effects are very obvious.
1. The money tree can absorb toxic gases and release oxygen through photosynthesis, bringing you fresh air. When you grow a money tree, during the day it can absorb carbon dioxide in the room while releasing oxygen, increasing the concentration of negative ions in the indoor air, and it can even take in dust that even a vacuum cleaner finds hard to reach. More importantly, it can also absorb harmful gases such as formaldehyde and benzene compounds and kill bacteria in the air. In this process it effectively purifies the air and increases the green atmosphere in the space, making people feel relaxed and happy and spirited, truly a natural oxygen bar for the home. In addition, the money tree can regulate surrounding humidity, making it especially suitable for placement in air-conditioned rooms. Air conditioning tends to make things dry, and a pot of money tree can balance the environment and also protect your skin.
2. The money tree has a clean and beautiful appearance, is easy to care for, and is not prone to pests. It is drought-tolerant, so even if you go out for one or two weeks there will be no problem. Placed at home, it looks beautiful and elegant, especially because its color and shape are very appealing. It has no thick, sturdy trunk, no sprawling side branches, and no impenetrably dense leaves. It is simply an ornamental flowering plant, and although it has never bloomed, it just shows you its green color. The green leaves make people feel vigorous vitality and draw them closer. Look at its name: money, gold coins, with a flower language of wealth and honor, bringing you continuous good fortune.
Matching the money tree with home decor styles
1. Placing the money tree on the balcony
In everyone's home, the balcony is the place closest to nature's sunlight, air, and rain, and it is where the house takes in energy, having a very important influence on the feng shui of the entire residence. Green plants can regulate vitality. Generally speaking, the money tree has round, thick, and full leaves, is easy to grow, and has vigorous vitality, absorbing the metal energy of the outside world, making it extremely beneficial for attracting wealth into the home. Moreover, money trees with thicker, larger, and greener leaves are even better. Placing it on the balcony is not only beneficial for prospering the home, but also for beautifying it and pleasing the mood, having a very positive effect on people's physical and mental health.
2. Placing the money tree indoors
We all know that some plants are very suitable for placing inside the home, being very helpful for both feng shui and family health. Placing a wealth-attracting plant such as the money tree indoors can help bring in wealth luck. The living room is a place for entertaining guests and gathering with friends. Placing a flowering plant like the money tree, which carries the meaning of good fortune and bringing in wealth and prosperity, enhances the home's wealth luck and has the effect of attracting wealth and treasure. If it can be placed in the wealth position, the effect is even better, especially a money tree with large leaves, though be careful that it must be planted in soil and not grown in water. At the same time, note that once the plant becomes sick or withers, it must be replaced immediately.
3. Placing the money tree in the office
The newly emerging pinnate compound leaves of the money tree have the alternate name "dragon and phoenix tree," which is very peculiar. The oval or ovate leaflets on the compound leaves are thick in texture and lovely deep green. If several plants are planted together in an exquisite blue-and-white porcelain pot, it gives people a feeling of vigorous upward growth and lush, dripping-with-green freshness. It is most suitable for placing on an office desk, suitable for openings and promotions, heralding rolling wealth luck for you. At the same time, the money tree's humidity-regulating function can also play a role in the office. An air-conditioned office with several pots of money trees will become healthier.
Landscape uses of the money tree
The money tree's oval leaves closely resemble coins, and the money tree is regarded as an auspicious plant, used as an ornamental plant for attracting wealth and prospering energy.
Looking carefully at a money tree plant, you can find that its newly emerging pinnate compound leaves almost always come in pairs of two, one long and one short, one thick and one thin, which is why it also has the alternate name "dragon and phoenix tree." Each of its even-numbered pinnate compound leaves presents a thick, sturdy leaf axis base, as if it were a raised Buddha's belly.
The middle and upper part of the money tree's leaf axis is cylindrical, with irregular brown markings on it, looking as if it were draped in a layer of camouflage. And the oval leaflets on its compound leaves are thick in texture and deep green in color, appearing in the sunlight to have a glistening glaze. If cultivated in an exquisite blue-and-white porcelain dish, there will be a vigorous, upward vitality that complements each other beautifully.
Cultural background and origin of the money tree's name
The scientific name of the money tree is Zamioculcas zamiifolia. As an evergreen herbaceous plant grown mainly for its foliage, its Latin specific epithet "zamiifolia" means "Zamia-leaved," that is, it is an aroid plant whose leaves are very similar to those of the Zamia cycad (Zamia furfuracea), namely the "Zamia-leaved aroid." The names "money tree" and "gold coin" may be related to the shape, texture, and arrangement of the leaflets on its leaf axis. Its cylindrical leaf axis is thick and plump, and the leaflets on it are arranged in even-numbered pinnate order, with thick, firm leaf texture and bright leaf color, just like a string of connected coins. It is named a "tree" mainly because its leaf axis is upright and sturdy, giving the appearance of a woody plant, and thus it is called a "tree" type.
Cultivation history
The money tree was introduced from the Netherlands in 1997 and appeared in Fangcun, Guangzhou and Chencun, Shunde. At the 1999 Kunming World Horticultural Exposition, people still did not know its name, and simply called it "money tree" or "gold coin tree" based on its external morphological characteristics.
Plant culture
Mr. Zhong Zhiquan of Guangdong wrote an article suggesting that the name of the money tree be changed to "praise leaf," for three reasons: first, the transliteration of the specific epithet has a homophone suggesting praise; second, the plant is not a woody plant, and its main ornamental part is the leaf; third, the leaves tend to grow upward, conveying a sense of admiration and praise.
The flower language of the money tree
The flower language of the money tree is: attracting wealth and treasure, wealth and honor.
The money tree has a clean and beautiful appearance, and its color and shape are very appealing. It has no thick, sturdy trunk, no sprawling side branches, and no impenetrably dense leaves. It is simply an ornamental flowering plant, and although it has never bloomed, it just shows you its green color.
The money tree's green leaves make people feel vigorous vitality and draw them closer. Look at its name: money, gold coins, with a flower language of wealth and honor, bringing you continuous good fortune.
Money tree pictures
There is much attention to be paid to the selection and placement of household flowers and plants
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There is much attention to be paid to the selection and placement of household flowers and plants. Indoor greenery can make people feel happy both physically and mentally, and can also reduce air pollution. So the selection and placement of flowers and plants also follows principles, and there is much attention to be paid to choosing flowers and plants. Most flowers and plants are the best plants for cleaning up air pollution.
The placement and selection of flowers and plants also follows principles. Which flowers and plants are suitable for the kitchen, and which are suitable for the living room, all involve particular attention. Below, let us talk about the selection and placement of household indoor flowers, plants, and greenery.
I. Key points for selection and placement in important home spaces
1. Bedroom
The bedroom is a place for resting at night and is a warm space. Greenery in the bedroom mainly plays a decorative role. You can choose some foliage plants, such as succulents and cacti, sphagnum moss plants, or small bonsai with elegant colors, to create a quiet, comfortable, and soft indoor environment. Generally, bedroom space is not large. On the coffee table or desk you can place "mini" small flowers and plants, on windowsills with good light place begonias, geraniums, and so on, and on tall cabinets place small foliage plants; on low cabinets you can place butterfly flowers and spiderwort. Arrange corresponding flowers according to age and interests. For young people's bedrooms, you can place fresh cut flowers and potted flowers with strong color contrast; for elderly people's bedrooms, large potted flowers should not be placed on the windowsill as they affect indoor light.
In the bedroom, hanging flower baskets and flower pots are not suitable, to avoid dripping water from the pots. The study is a room for reading, writing, and drawing. Appropriate potted flowers or small stone bonsai may be arranged indoors. But the flower colors and tree shapes should be full of vitality. On the desk, adorn it with bright vase flowers such as roses, chrysanthemums, and gladiolus, or place 1-2 pots of asparagus fern, five-needle pine, or bamboo fern, or hang 1-2 pots of spider plant to show quiet elegance, which helps the owner concentrate and reduce fatigue. In short, the principle for greenery in the study is to prefer less rather than more, and small rather than large. Kitchen greenery should emphasize function and convenience for cooking work. For example, hang flower pots on the wall.
2. Kitchen
Kitchen greenery should pay attention to the colors of the flowers, mainly white, cool colors, and light colors, to reflect a sense of coolness in the environment and a sense of spaciousness. The dining room is an important place where the whole family gathers and eats every day. For indoor greenery, potted flowers, and flower arrangements, appropriate attention should be paid to the changes and contrasts in flower colors, to help increase appetite and enliven the atmosphere.
3. Living room
You should choose potted flowers and trees or flower baskets and bonsai with high ornamental value, graceful posture, and deep colors. On both sides of the entrance, on windowsills, and on flower stands, you can arrange small potted flowers with luxuriant drooping branches and leaves, and the flower colors should harmonize with or slightly contrast with the furniture environment. On both sides of the sofa and in the corners, use potted India rubber trees, coconut palms, and so on, and on the coffee table you can appropriately arrange bright flower arrangements; adorn the table with small bonsai, and when placing them, they should not be put in the exact center of the table, to avoid affecting the line of sight between the host and guests. In a larger living room, you can use local space to create a three-dimensional garden, highlighting the main plants and expressing the owner's personality; you can also use hanging flower baskets to decorate the space in a flat way. In a smaller living room, it is not suitable to place too many medium and large bonsai, to avoid appearing crowded. Truly, "no flowers won't do, but too many flowers are even worse."
II. Using flowers and greenery to enhance wealth luck
Whether in ancient houses or modern homes, people like to place plants indoors, because indoor planting and placement of plants not only creates a perfect living space for people's living environment; in renovation feng shui, plants can also make families happy and auspicious, couples loving and harmonious, and people able to tolerate, blend with, respect, and love one another, achieving the effect of prospering the family, wealth, and fortune. Below, we introduce to you the dos and don'ts of plant placement in 6 major spaces for prospering family wealth.
1. Green leaves in the living room bring wealth and vitality
The living room is the place in the home with the most functions. Friends gather, people relax and take breaks, and watch TV here, making it a very important activity space. The feng shui of the living room is related to family harmony and the cultivation of interpersonal connections, and ultimately affects the family's fortune and prospects. The arrangement of the living room's wealth position is also very important. With wealth, all things go smoothly. So what plants are suitable for placing in the living room, and what plants are not?
1) Do not forget foliage plants for attracting wealth
Wealth-attracting plants for the living room: lucky bamboo, Buddhist pine, podocarpus, and so on
Large potted plants can be placed at the living room entrance, in hall corners, and beside the stairs; small foliage plants can be placed on the coffee table and low cabinets; medium foliage plants, hanging plants, and plants such as false ivy, English ivy, and spiderwort can attract wealth and prosperity.
2) Needle-leaved plants easily scatter wealth
Plants not suitable for the living room: cactus, azalea, and so on
The living room's wealth position is most suitable for placing large-leaved plants, but needle-leaved plants or needle-shaped ones are taboo, such as azalea, rose, cactus, and so on. These are absolutely not suitable for placing in the home, otherwise family members will fall ill one after another.
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2. Potted plants in the kitchen beautify and attract wealth
The kitchen is the place in the whole home with the most polluted air, and it most needs the presence of plants to purify the air. Moreover, the location of the kitchen also affects the family's wealth luck and health. Placing suitable plants in the kitchen can not only improve the home environment, but also improve the yearly fortune.
1) Red in the east, green in the south, yellow in the west, orange in the north brings wealth
Wealth-attracting plants for the kitchen: spider plant, begonia, impatiens, pothos, geranium, and so on
If your kitchen is located in the south, placing foliage plants such as pothos helps with saving money and reducing the tendency to spend recklessly; if it is in another direction, placing red flowers on the table or near the refrigerator is beneficial for health and attracting wealth; if it is in the west, then you should place golden flowers, narcissus, or three-colored violets by the window, which can not only block the bad energy of the setting sun but also bring wealth luck; and if it is in the north, then you should place pink and orange flowers, which can add vitality to the room and attract wealth and blessings.
2) Noble and luxurious plants are not suitable for attracting wealth in the kitchen
Plants not suitable for the kitchen: orchids, bird of paradise, and so on
Kitchen spaces are generally relatively small, and the kitchen has a lot of cooking fumes and high temperatures, so it is not suitable to place large potted plants or delicate, hard-to-grow varieties. Placing large potted plants easily blocks the channel for the kitchen's wealth luck, while delicate varieties do not survive easily in the kitchen and easily damage kitchen feng shui, leading to loss of wealth.
3. If the dining room is also to prosper wealth, the yellow series must not be forgotten
The dining room is often the place where the whole family gathers together, one of the main areas related to family health, and also an important space affecting wealth luck. Therefore, the feng shui of the dining room affects not only family health but also the whole family's wealth luck.
1) The flower of mothers is the choice for wealth-attracting plants in the dining room
Wealth-attracting plants for the dining room: yellow rose, carnation, yellow jasmine, and so on
The dining room is the place that displays the fruits of the mother's hard work, and where we feel the warmth of the family. Placing plants mainly in orange-yellow tones in the dining room can not only increase appetite and promote good health, but also add a peaceful family atmosphere. As the saying goes, if the family is harmonious, all things prosper. Would you still fear that wealth will not arrive?
2) Toxic plants damage wealth and health
Plants not suitable for the dining room: oleander, datura, and so on
The dining room is where we eat, so we should avoid placing toxic plants such as oleander. Although they are beautiful and alluring, first, they are easy to accidentally eat and harm the body, and second, they easily ruin feng shui and damage wealth, so it is best to avoid them for good fortune.
4. A subtle fragrance in the bedroom brings sweet dreams and good wealth luck
The bedroom is where we rest and also where we spend the longest time, so the feng shui of the bedroom has a very large influence on family members. Generally speaking, the bedroom should be quiet, peaceful, and warm. So what plants are suitable for placing in the bedroom to prosper the family, wealth, and fortune?
1) Lightly fragrant plants are preferred for attracting wealth in the bedroom
Wealth-attracting plants for the bedroom: spider plant, lily, tuberose, calla lily, cactus, and so on
Placing these plants in the bedroom can improve the bedroom atmosphere and achieve a quiet, peaceful, and gentle effect, making the relationship between husband and wife harmonious and children calm, allowing rest in warmth and quiet, and at the same time improving bedroom feng shui and bringing good wealth luck.
2) Strongly fragrant plants affect bedroom wealth luck
Plants not suitable for the bedroom: orchids, Chinese rose, pine and cypress plants, night-blooming cereus, tulips, and so on
These plants either give off a strong fragrance that makes people uncomfortable, or their scent stimulates the stomach and intestines and affects mood, or they release fine particles that easily cause allergies and trigger illness, and so on, ruining bedroom feng shui and affecting not only family health but also wealth luck.
5. Bathroom wealth-attracting plants should be able to dance with water
In modern housing design, the vast majority connect the toilet and the bathroom together. In traditional feng shui theory, regarding the good and bad taboos of toilets and bathrooms, apart from saying that toilets and bathrooms should be placed in inauspicious directions, other aspects are rarely mentioned. To adjust the feng shui of the home bathroom, you only need to grow some shade-loving plants in the bathroom. This can not only improve the air and smell in the space, but also, through placement in different directions, adjust the family's health luck and wealth luck. So what plants are suitable for placing in the bathroom?
1) Shade-loving plants are indispensable for attracting wealth in the bathroom
Wealth-attracting plants for the bathroom: ferns, spider plant, English ivy, pothos, money tree, areca palm, giant taro, peacock plant, and so on
The plant feng shui of the bathroom is often overlooked by us, yet growing plants in the bathroom can not only purify the air but also prosper the home. For example, growing tall shade-loving plants can bring you wealth.
2) Sun-loving and drought-loving plants are not suitable for attracting wealth in the bathroom
Plants not suitable for the bathroom: aloe
In the bathroom, it is best not to place sun-loving flowering plants or sun-loving plants, because the bathroom is generally relatively humid and dark, so sun-loving plants do not survive easily. This not only fails to absorb filth and bad energy, but also damages feng shui and affects wealth luck.
6. Spring fills the balcony, the way to attract wealth and prosper the home
The balcony is relatively open and has sufficient sunlight, so it is suitable for growing various brightly colored flowers and evergreen plants. Placing some flowers and plants on the balcony not only beautifies the environment but also has good feng shui effects. In the renovation of a house's feng shui environment, the balcony feng shui environment is likewise like a person's eyes and should not be underestimated. Which plants are suitable for placing on the balcony to have a life-prospering effect?
1) Wealth-attracting plants for the balcony have auspicious names
Wealth-attracting plants for the balcony: lucky bamboo, money tree, sago palm, palm bamboo, rubber tree, money tree, and golden coin tree, and so on
Placing these plants on the balcony can receive a life-prospering effect, supplement the residence's vitality, keep the residence safe, and help attract wealth into the home.
2) Vine plants are not suitable for attracting wealth on the balcony
Plants not suitable for growing: Boston ivy and other vine plants
The plants not suitable for growing on the balcony are mainly some vine plants such as Boston ivy. These plants easily shade the balcony, making the interior lightless and dark. How then can it prosper life and attract wealth?!
III. Using flowers and greenery to remove indoor renovation pollution
For a newly renovated house, you will always be troubled by odors, strong or weak. How to remove the odors becomes a problem for many new homeowners. In fact, there are many methods. The best method is to ventilate the room. If you selectively place some plants in the new home, it will be even more helpful for purifying the air. So what plants are suitable to place? Based on the characteristics of various plants, the editor introduces them to you.
1. Recommended benzene-removing plants
Choose plants according to the degree of indoor environmental pollution. Generally, for indoor environmental pollution at mild pollution levels, where the pollution value exceeds the national standard by less than 1 time, using plants for purification can achieve relatively good results. Benzene is the most commonly residual household gas pollution after new home renovation.
English ivy: a benzene-removing expert
English ivy, also known as maple-leaf pear vine, foreign ivy, and so on. English ivy is a fairly popular large indoor potted flowering plant, especially when placed in relatively wide living rooms, studies, and sitting rooms. It can not only serve as decoration but also has a certain effect on purifying the air. The leaves of English ivy can purify indoor air and absorb harmful gases such as benzene and formaldehyde released by furniture and renovation, bringing great benefits to human health.
Sago palm: purifying the air
The sago palm is an evergreen woody plant. Because of its evergreen woody characteristics, it can bring good effects to air purification in the home. The sago palm is easy to care for and is very suitable for use when ventilating a new home.
Chinese rose: queen of flowers
The Chinese rose is called the queen of flowers and is also known as "monthly red." The fragrance of the Chinese rose has a unique effect on absorbing benzene, and for friends who want to move in immediately after newly renovating a home, it is very suitable! It is not only beautiful but can also purify the air.
Lucky bamboo: improving the air
Lucky bamboo is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant, also known as winter-not-withering, winter-not-withering grass, and so on. This plant can effectively remove trichloroethylene pollution from the air and can also remove various harmful gases such as sulfur hydride, benzene, phenol, hydrogen fluoride, and ether, making it an excellent plant for improving indoor air.
2. Formaldehyde-removing plants
Newly painted walls or furniture have a strong paint smell, mainly due to formaldehyde. To remove the paint smell, you can use charcoal, and you can also use many ornamental plants to remove this smell!
Spider plant: "air purifier"
Spider plant is also known as hanging pot grass, cinnamon orchid, hook orchid, and folded crane orchid. In addition, there is a kind of spider plant called "folded crane," which is not only beautiful but also especially good at absorbing toxic gases. One pot of spider plant in a room of 8-10 sq m is equivalent to an air purifier. Even in a room that has not been renovated, keeping a pot of spider plant is very beneficial to people's health.
Snake plant: absorbing odors
Also known as brocade orchid, it belongs to the Agavaceae family. Snake plant leaves have strong adaptability to the environment, and the flowers and leaves of the snake plant also have a great effect on absorbing odors. Placing it in the living room is not only beautiful but also practical.
Aloe: multi-effect nutrition
Aloe is a herbaceous plant of the Liliaceae family and a perennial succulent herbaceous plant of the Liliaceae family. It is rich in polysaccharides, proteins, amino acids, vitamins, active enzymes, and trace elements very beneficial to the human body. Everyone knows the benefits of aloe, and its absorption of formaldehyde odor is self-evident. It is suitable for placing on the table in the bedroom or living room, helping to absorb household formaldehyde.
African daisy: fine hairs absorb impurities
African daisy belongs to the Asteraceae family as a perennial herbaceous plant, also known as sunflower, gorilla chrysanthemum, sun flower, and so on. The fine hairs of the African daisy have a good adsorption effect on impurities in the air. In a newly renovated home, placing a pot of African daisy in the living room can help absorb excessive formaldehyde indoors.
3. Recommended ammonia-removing plants
Plant purification of the indoor environment is directly related to the leaf surface area of the plants. Therefore, plant height, crown diameter, and amount of greenery all affect the purification effect. Generally, for a room of about 10 sq m, placing two plants 1.5 m tall is more appropriate. The following small ammonia-removing plants can be chosen for placement in the room.
Peace lily: an expert at filtering exhaust gas
Peace lily, also known as spathe-leaf taro. In Europe, the peace lily is hailed as "an expert that can filter indoor exhaust gas," and it has certain effects against ammonia, acetone, benzene, and formaldehyde. It began to be used as a potted ornamental plant in the early 20th century, and by the 1980s it was already very popular in Europe. The peace lily is regarded as the "flower of innocence," carrying the meaning of purity, calm, peace, and stability.
Weeping fig: purifying environmental air
Weeping fig, also called small-leaved fig. Its aerial roots, bark, leaf buds, and fruit can be used to clear heat and detoxify, dispel wind, and cool the blood, and so on. In addition to medicinal effects, the weeping fig can also purify the air, making it a very good choice as a household bonsai!
Mint: sterilizing and disinfecting
Mint is a perennial root herbaceous plant, also known as Su mint and Rendar grass. The menthol released by mint not only has a cooling and fragrant effect, but also has the wonderful use of sterilization and disinfection, and can neutralize and remove pollution such as ammonia, benzene, and formaldehyde in the home.
Agave: Absorbs Impurity Gases
Agave, also known as dragon's tongue palm and sisal hemp, is one of the important materials for indoor and outdoor landscaping in the south. Its evergreen leaves are easy to care for, and its firm leaves are especially effective at absorbing impurity gases from the air. Agave can absorb excess ammonia in the home.
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