Home flower cutting propagation methods, 4 super practical and free
Many flower lovers spend quite a bit of money every month buying their favorite flower varieties because they love flowers and green plants. Loving flowers is of course a good thing, but the money spent on buying flowers really can be saved. Why? Because the editor will introduce you to 4 kinds of flowers that can survive by cuttings alone without spending money on seeds, plus flower cutting methods too.
1. Money Tree
Go to a neighbor's home and choose a healthy branch about 10 cm long. Make the cut at an angle, using a knife, not scissors, and keep 2-3 leaves. If you are using a rooting medium, river sand is best, as roots form relatively quickly! After the cutting is done, water the roots appropriately with carbendazim to disinfect, then place it in a shady spot. Roots will form in about a month!
2. Gardenia
Gardenia should count as a fairly common flower; it can be grown in soil or in water! Today the editor will share the water culture method with everyone! Choose a 5-10 cm branch, keep 2 leaves, then insert it into a foam board and place it in a water container. The bottom part of the branch must be fully submerged in water! Roots will form very quickly!
3. Jasmine
The cutting method for jasmine is the same as for gardenia. Use river sand as the cutting substrate, and you can dip it in rooting powder. Friends without rooting powder can soak it for about two hours in the soaking liquid from willow branches. Then insert it into the river sand and place it in indirect light; generally it will root in one to two weeks.
4. Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe can be propagated by stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. Beginners are advised to choose stem cuttings, as the rooting time is relatively short and survival is easy! Choose a branch after flowering, cut off the leaves at the bottom, and insert it directly into sandy soil. Roots will form in about 2 weeks!
The flowers we commonly see in daily life can generally be propagated by cuttings. Pothos, spider plant, Chinese rose, pennywort, and so on can all be propagated by rooting in water or by direct cuttings.
38 must-grow flowers for the home, bringing in wealth and treasure, great wealth and high status!
38 must-grow flowers for the home, bringing in wealth and treasure, great wealth and high status!
Flower friends often ask me: "Huahua, what plants are suitable for growing indoors?" There are so many, so many! It would probably take a day and a night to introduce them all. Today Huahua has picked out 33 varieties for everyone as a reference, covering wealth-bringing, prosperity, foliage, flowering, and climbing vines, all in one go!
Wealth-bringing and fortune-attracting flowers
1 Pennywort
Its small, round leaves look just like copper coins. Many families grow it, and it symbolizes abundant wealth.
Care methods:
1. Partial sun or a shaded spot is best, and avoid strong direct sunlight. It is best to receive 4-6 hours of indirect light each day.
2. Pennywort likes water. During the growing period, water it once a day with 2-3 large waterings to keep the potting soil moist.
3. In a half-soil, half-water environment, pennywort will grow stronger and its leaves will be larger.
2 Bromeliad
The most striking feature of the bromeliad is the bright red flower core in the center. It symbolizes good fortune and great luck, and growing it at home can bring good luck.
Care methods
1. The bromeliad likes indirect light. When the light is too strong, the leaves are prone to sunburn, and when it is too weak, growth will also be poor.
2. The bromeliad likes a humid environment. When watering, it is best to use clear water that has been left to sit for 2-3 days, and water moderately to keep the potting soil moist.
3 Anthurium
Anthurium has unique flowers and bright, gorgeous colors. It is a world-famous precious flower, symbolizing prosperity and abundant wealth. Growing a pot at home attracts wealth!
Care methods
1. Anthurium likes a warm, humid, semi-shaded environment and dislikes direct sunlight.
2. When watering anthurium, keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. During the flowering period of anthurium, do not water too much. In high summer temperatures, spray water on the leaves every morning.
3. You can choose liquid fertilizer specially for anthurium from the flower market and fertilize once every 5-10 days. Fertilizing can be done at the same time as watering. It is best to fertilize in the morning or evening.
4 Lucky Bamboo
Lucky bamboo symbolizes flowers blooming in wealth, bamboo bringing peace, great fortune, and a lifetime of wealth. Its name comes from this, and the beauty of lucky bamboo is inseparable from its auspicious name.
Care methods
1. Lucky bamboo is not strict about light and is suitable for growing in bright indirect light. Too much light or exposure to the sun can cause the leaves to turn yellow, fade, and grow slowly.
2. Lucky bamboo is suitable for growing in well-drained sandy soil, or semi-muddy sand and alluvial clay.
5 Money Tree
The money tree symbolizes bringing in wealth and treasure. Its original name is Malabar chestnut, and it should be the best-selling flower and tree in the Chinese market.
Care points:
1. The money tree likes high temperatures and a semi-shaded environment, and it is strongly drought-tolerant and shade-tolerant.
2. It likes fertile, well-drained sandy loam.
3. The suitable growing temperature is 20-30°C. It can still grow below 10°C, but below 5°C it is easily damaged; in mild cases it loses leaves, and in severe cases the plant can die.
6 Money Tree Plant
Money tree plant, symbolic meaning: bringing in wealth and treasure, glory and prosperity.
Care points:
1. It likes a warm, hot, slightly dry, semi-shaded environment with little change in annual average temperature, and dislikes strong sunlight exposure.
2. It is suitable for growing at 20°C to 32°C. During the growing period, water according to "do not water if not dry, and water thoroughly when watering."
7 Radermachera
Because of its especially auspicious name, Radermachera is deeply loved in homes and office environments.
Care points:
1. Radermachera is not strict about light; both full sun and semi-shade environments are fine.
2. Radermachera likes moist soil and air. When growing it at home and displaying it indoors, besides keeping the potting soil moist, you should also frequently spray water on the leaves.
8 Peace Lily
The peace lily has emerald green leaves and pure white flowers, and it can filter benzene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde from the air. It is very suitable for growing indoors at home.
Care methods
1. The peace lily does not have a strong demand for sunlight; indoor indirect light can meet its growth needs.
2. During the care of the peace lily, keep its potting soil moist. In summer and dry seasons, spray water more often on the leaves and surrounding ground to maintain humidity.
3. For soil-grown peace lilies, the soil should be mixed with sand or perlite to ensure it is loose and breathable. For water-grown peace lilies, change the water frequently to keep it clean.
Foliage flowers
1 Fiddle-leaf fig
The fiddle-leaf fig is tall, straight, and elegant. At a glance it looks lush and full of life. Placed in a corner of the living room, it immediately raises the living room's style.
Care methods
1. It has strong adaptability to light and can grow well even in indoor indirect light.
2. It has a relatively large demand for water, but there should be no standing water in the pot. Too much or too little water will cause the leaves to turn yellow and drop.
3. The fiddle-leaf fig's plant shape should be controlled. When it grows too tall, pinch off the top to encourage side branches to sprout. Do not throw away the cut branches; use them for cutting propagation.
2Snake Plant
The snake plant can be called the "pollution control expert" of the room. One pot of snake plant can absorb more than 80% of various harmful gases in a room of about 10 sq m.
Care methods
1. The snake plant likes sunlight and is somewhat shade-tolerant. It is best to place it in a spot with relatively good light, such as a south-facing windowsill or balcony.
2. The snake plant likes loose, breathable soil. You can mix leaf mold soil: garden soil: sand in a 2:1:1 ratio for planting.
3. The snake plant can be propagated by division, or you can remove leaves, cut them into sections, and propagate by leaf cuttings. Use sandy soil for leaf cuttings, and be careful to disinfect properly.
3 Dragon Bone Cactus (Brazilian Dragon Bone)
The dragon bone cactus is known as the "universal rootstock" and can be grafted with crown of thorns, Christmas cactus, and others, making it truly colorful and varied. Moreover, the dragon bone cactus absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen, which helps purify indoor air.
Care methods
1. The dragon bone cactus is relatively easy to manage and can grow in ordinary environments, but it is still best to place it somewhere at home with more light.
2. The dragon bone cactus is not strict about soil. Ordinary garden soil or leaf mold soil mixed with sand is enough for planting. If conditions permit, put a little organic fertilizer in the pot.
3. Note that the white sap in the stem of the dragon bone cactus is somewhat toxic and must not enter the mouth or eyes. If there are elderly people and children at home, place it to avoid puncture wounds. Of course, as long as you do not break it, the white sap will not flow out.
4 Boston Fern
The Boston fern has feather-like leaves, with green shadows swaying gracefully and beautifully. When the leaves grow lush, they will hang down, so it can be placed on a cabinet or hung up.
Care methods
1. The Boston fern is shade-tolerant. Generally place it in a spot indoors with bright indirect light for care, and it must not be exposed to strong direct light.
2. Water the Boston fern according to the principle of keeping it moist; it should not be too dry or waterlogged. In summer, frequently spray water on the leaves to keep them moist.
3. For Boston fern planting soil, you can mix leaf mold soil, garden soil, and river sand in a 1:1:1 ratio. If conditions permit, apply organic fertilizer.
5 Aloe
Growing an aloe at home purifies the air and protects against radiation, and it can also moisturize and beautify. It is very practical.
Care methods
1. Aloe likes light and is tolerant of semi-shade. It is suitable for placing on a south-facing windowsill or a spot with relatively good light, and it dislikes excessive shading.
2. Aloe is a succulent plant and is very drought-tolerant. Do not water too frequently. Follow the principle of "do not water if not dry, and water thoroughly when watering."
3. Aloe is not strict about soil; well-drained garden soil is fine. Aloe grows quickly, so after 1-2 years you can repot it.
6 Guangdong Evergreen
Evergreen has broad, glossy leaves, stays green through all four seasons, and is especially shade-tolerant. It also has an air-purifying effect and does a very good job of purifying indoor formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene.
Care methods
1. It fears direct sunlight and can be kept in a shaded place for long-term growth. Brief exposure to the sun will make the leaf surface turn white and then yellow and withered.
2. During the growing period, the water supply needs to be sufficient. In midsummer, spray water on the leaves every morning and evening. In winter, stem and leaf growth slows, so water should be controlled and the potting soil should not be too wet.
3. Evergreen should be fertilized once every half month during the vigorous stem and leaf growth period from May to October. If the leaves turn yellow after being moved indoors in winter, apply one additional diluted nitrogen fertilizer.
7 Monstera
Monstera has the ability to absorb harmful gases such as formaldehyde and benzene, and its leaf shape is unusual and emerald green. It is a very famous indoor foliage plant.
Care methods
1. Monstera is a semi-shade plant and likes a warm, humid environment. It fears direct sunlight, so just place it in an indoor spot with indirect light and good ventilation for care.
2. Monstera likes water and needs the soil kept moist often. You also need to spray water on the leaves and the ground to maintain humidity.
3. Monstera likes acidic soil rich in humus and well-drained. From April to September, you can apply liquid fertilizer.
8 Asparagus Fern
The asparagus fern's branches and leaves spread out flat, like thin clouds layered together, and its stems are like bamboo, so it is also called cloud bamboo. It has a very Zen feeling.
Care methods:
1. The asparagus fern is a shade-loving plant and grows well under indirect light conditions.
2. The asparagus fern likes moisture but fears waterlogging. Keep the potting soil alternating between dry and wet; generally, watering just enough to moisten the surface soil is fine.
9 Spider Plant
The spider plant can remove harmful substances from the air and purify it, and it is one of the most common plants in the home.
Care methods:
1. The spider plant likes a semi-shade environment. In spring and autumn, avoid direct strong sunlight, otherwise the leaf tips will dry out.
2. The spider plant likes a humid environment. Keep the potting soil moist often. In summer, watering should be sufficient, and around noon and in the evening you should also spray water on the branches and leaves to prevent the leaves from drying out.
3. Spider plants can be propagated by cuttings, division, sowing, and other methods. Cutting and division propagation can be done at any time from spring to autumn.
10 Peacock Calathea
The leaves of the peacock calathea are like a peacock's tail, with changeable colors. Growing it at home helps purify the air.
Care methods:
1. It has strong shade tolerance and grows well under indoor bright indirect light conditions.
2. It likes loose, fertile soil and grows best in an 18-22 degree environment.
Hanging and climbing flowers
1. Muehlenbeckia complexa
Muehlenbeckia complexa has small, round leaves densely packed along its slender stems, with a graceful, swaying form that is very beautiful and romantic, so many people also call it the "bridal veil plant."
Care methods:
1. Muehlenbeckia complexa is highly adaptable and can survive in both semi-shade and full-sun environments.
2. Muehlenbeckia complexa has a particularly high survival rate from cuttings; you can cut stems in spring and autumn for propagation.
3. In summer, when the light is intense, provide appropriate shading, otherwise the leaves are prone to scorching.
2. Syngonium podophyllum
Syngonium podophyllum is a perennial climbing evergreen herb with an elegant form, changeable leaf shapes and refined colors; it is one of the most popular foliage plants for the home.
Care methods:
1. Syngonium podophyllum likes a hot, humid, semi-shaded environment; keep the potting soil moist at all times and mist the leaves every day.
2. Syngonium podophyllum is adaptable but cannot be kept in complete shade for long periods; it grows best under semi-shaded conditions with diffused sunlight.
3. Syngonium podophyllum likes loose, well-drained sandy loam; you can mix leaf mold, peat soil and coarse sand as the growing medium.
3. Ivy
1. A perennial evergreen climbing plant, shade-tolerant, with low sunlight requirements, suitable for growing in a warm, humid environment. Ivy has elegant leaf shapes and is suitable for decorating the living room, study and sitting room.
Care methods:
1. Ivy should not be watered too much on ordinary days; in summer, water it appropriately more and also mist the leaves to maintain humidity.
2. During the peak growing season, apply 1 diluted cake-fertilizer solution about every half month, or spray the leaves with a 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution, which will make the leaf color even more vivid and beautiful.
3. Ivy is mainly propagated by stem cuttings; both water culture and soil culture work, and it roots very easily.
4. Pothos
Pothos is almost the easiest plant to keep alive, evergreen all year round with a strong trailing habit. It not only adds a touch of green to the interior but also absorbs formaldehyde well and purifies the air.
Care methods:
1. Pothos has super strong propagation ability; cut off a stem and stick it in, and both soil culture and water culture work. Next year you can harvest several pots. If you want to learn cutting techniques, click on me!
2. Pothos is a shade-loving plant and dislikes direct sunlight; in the north it can safely overwinter at above 10 degrees.
3. Pothos likes a humid environment; usually mist the leaves more to increase humidity.
5. Tradescantia zebrina
Tradescantia zebrina, a trailing evergreen plant, mostly grows in damp, shaded places and fears direct sunlight. Its leaves have alternating purple and green stripes, fresh and elegant, very suitable for indoor planting.
Care methods:
1. Tradescantia zebrina is propagated mainly by stem cuttings, with a very high survival rate, and it roots faster when kept at above 18 degrees.
2. Tradescantia zebrina likes humidity; the potting soil should always be kept moist, otherwise the leaves will wither.
6. Hoya
A climbing shrub that blooms in spring and summer with one ball-shaped flower after another, especially cute. Planted indoors and trained into a wall, it is both full of vitality and full of childlike innocence.
Care methods:
1. Hoya likes a high-temperature, high-humidity, semi-shaded environment; avoid direct sunlight in summer and autumn and maintain relatively high humidity.
2. Hoya does not like heavy clay soil; it likes fertile, breathable, well-drained soil.
3. Hoya likes a humid environment; keep the potting soil moist regularly, water when dry, but do not let water accumulate.
7. Lipstick plant
The lipstick plant has full, deep-green leaves, and its flowers are as bright and red as lipstick; it is an excellent hanging flowering plant for the home.
Care methods:
1. It likes a semi-shaded environment; direct sunlight and dry air are most likely to cause scorching, so it should be placed in a cool, ventilated spot indoors.
2. From March to September, during the peak growth period, it needs a lot of water; water and mist frequently to increase humidity; after autumn, gradually reduce watering.
Flowering plants
1. Christmas cactus
Christmas cactus is an evergreen perennial flower with waterfall-like stem segments, verdant and lush, and delicate, graceful, bright and beautiful flowers; it is especially loved and sought after by Chinese people.
Care methods
1. The cultivation environment for Christmas cactus requires semi-shade and humidity. In summer, avoid scorching sun and rain.
2. Christmas cactus can be propagated by stem cuttings; the propagation time is spring and autumn. Take 1-2 mature stem segments, place them in a cool, ventilated place for 3 days, then insert them for cuttings.
2. Hosta
The flowering period is from July to September. Hosta leaves are lustrous and smooth, and the flowers are jade-like in color with a delicate fragrance filling the air; it is a traditional fragrant flower of China and is deeply loved by people.
Care methods
1. It dislikes direct sunlight, likes a shaded, damp environment, is easy to grow and cold-tolerant.
2. It has low soil requirements, but fertile, well-drained, deep sandy soil is best.
3. During the growing period, water more to keep the soil moist; especially in summer, when the air is dry, you can frequently mist the leaves.
3. Dendrobium flowers
Dendrobium flowers come in various colors and open in strings, very beautiful; the flowering period is generally from April to June.
Care methods
1. Dendrobium likes to grow in a warm, damp, semi-shaded, semi-sunny environment.
2. Dendrobium orchids have aerial roots; you can use well-drained leaf mold mixed with sphagnum moss and bark chunks as the growing medium.
3. The growing temperature for Dendrobium is 18-30 degrees; above 30 degrees growth slows, and below 10 degrees appropriate insulation measures are needed.
4. Dolphin flower
Dolphin flower, as its name suggests, has one blue flower after another that truly look like little dolphins, playful and cute.
Care methods
1. Dolphin flower is suitable for a diffused-light, semi-shaded growing environment, but it is best to choose a cool south-facing windowsill with slightly bright light.
2. Dolphin flower likes a cool environment; in summer, avoid direct sunlight during high temperatures, and in winter prevent frost damage below 10.
3. Spring and autumn are the main growing and flowering seasons for dolphin flower; watering and fertilizing should be increased accordingly.
5. African violet
A perennial herb of the Gesneriaceae family, with many varieties, including large-flowered, single-petaled and double-petaled forms, as well as various flower colors, blooming in all four seasons.
Care methods
1. African violet is shade-tolerant, likes a humid environment, and is suitable for growing in a diffused-light, cool environment.
2. African violet cannot take direct sunlight; it can grow under indoor diffused light and is best placed by a windowsill.
3. When African violet enters the flowering period, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be supplemented; during the growing period, nitrogen fertilizer can be applied.
6. Sweet alyssum
A perennial herbaceous flower of the Brassicaceae family, with a flowering period from May to October; its flowers bloom like balls and have become especially popular among flower lovers in recent years.
Care methods
1. Sweet alyssum likes cool conditions, dislikes damp heat, likes sunlight and also tolerates semi-shade, with strong adaptability.
2. Sweet alyssum is not strict about soil and tolerates drought and poor soil, but it grows better in fertile, well-drained soil.
3. Sweet alyssum is mostly propagated by sowing; sow in March, bloom in June, cut off the flowering stems after blooming, strengthen water and fertilizer, and it can bloom again in autumn.
7. Gloxinia
Of the genus Sinningia in the Gesneriaceae family, it blooms twice, in spring and autumn; although the plant is small and delicate, the flowers are indeed large and gorgeous.
Care methods
1. Gloxinia likes a warm, humid, semi-shaded environment and dislikes direct strong light.
2. Gloxinia leaves have fine hairs; if they get water droplets on them, they rot easily, so do not spray water on the flowers and leaves; it is best to water by the immersion method.
3. Gloxinia likes fertilizer; from leaf unfolding to flowering, apply an organic liquid fertilizer once a week, and after flower buds appear, apply phosphorus fertilizer.
8. Cyclamen
A perennial bulbous herbaceous plant; December to March is the peak flowering period, and late varieties can also bloom in May to June.
Care methods
1. Cyclamen likes a cool, humid environment; it is not recommended to expose it to strong sun, and it is suitable to keep it in a diffused-light, ventilated place.
2. The growing soil can be made by mixing 2 parts leaf mold, 1 part garden soil and a small amount of superphosphate.
3. Cyclamen begins dormancy in July; ensure a ventilated, cool environment, water less, and avoid high temperatures.
9. Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe is one of the very good indoor plants; it is not only beautiful but also has an auspicious meaning. If there are elderly people at home, you must grow kalanchoe.
Care methods
1. Kalanchoe likes sunlight; it is best placed on a south-facing windowsill or balcony with sufficient light. If the light is insufficient, it will grow leggy and not bloom.
2. Like other succulents, kalanchoe contains relatively much water in its body, has strong drought resistance, and does not need a large amount.
3. During the vigorous growth period of kalanchoe, pay attention to pinching to promote branching, so that it has good flowers and lush leaves, otherwise its ornamental value will be affected.
10. Clivia
Clivia is evergreen all year round, highly shade-tolerant, and its flowers stand gracefully when blooming; it is an ideal plant for decorating halls, parlors, venues and offices.
Care methods
1. It has low light requirements and can be maintained under diffused-light conditions.
2. Clivia should not be watered too much; water thoroughly when dry. After tapping the flowerpot, if the sound is crisp, it means the water is insufficient and it needs watering.
3. Clivia can be given liquid fertilizer 1-2 times a month; if applying organic fertilizer, it must be fully decomposed to avoid burning the roots.
11. Geranium
Geranium has a long flowering period; apart from the hot summer weather, it can bloom from October to April-May of the following spring. Its flower colors are bright and varied, making it a very good potted flower.
Care methods
1. Geranium needs a certain amount of light to produce large, brightly colored flowers; it is best placed on an indoor south-facing balcony or windowsill.
2. Geranium should be watered by the "water when dry" principle; if the soil is wet, the stems are tender, which is unfavorable for the sprouting and opening of flower branches.
3. Geranium is also highly adaptable and can grow in various soils, but it grows best in sandy loam rich in humus.
12. Epiphyllum
In the hot summer, whenever the night is deep and quiet and the sky is full of stars, the epiphyllum blooms in competition, with a pure white and plain color that is truly stunningly beautiful!
Care methods
1. Epiphyllum likes a warm, humid environment and does not like exposure to the sun; it is suitable for indoor maintenance.
2. Epiphyllum is propagated mainly by cuttings; cut 2-3 healthy leaf segments, wait for them to dry, then insert them into sand.
3. Epiphyllum likes loose, well-drained soil; in summer there is more rain, so avoid root rot caused by water accumulation.
Super practical: six top plants for eliminating formaldehyde, formaldehyde gone without a trace
After we renovate, testing often shows that the formaldehyde level in the home exceeds the standard, so generally the home has to be left vacant for a period of time to wait for the formaldehyde odor to dissipate. If you want to move in immediately, you need to clean up the formaldehyde, and hiring a company is too much of a waste of money. So, are there any plants that can remove formaldehyde, and how effective are plants at removing formaldehyde? Below, the editor introduces several formaldehyde-removing plants.
Formaldehyde-removing plant one: spider plant
Characteristics: Easy to grow, highly adaptable, and one of the most traditional hanging plants for the home. Its leaves are slender and soft, and small plantlets grow out from the leaf axils, hanging down from the edge of the pot, spreading and drooping like flowers, evergreen all year round.
Effect: It can absorb more than 80% of harmful gases indoors, and its ability to absorb formaldehyde is super strong. Generally, keeping 1-2 pots of spider plant in a room can absorb almost all the toxic gases in the air, so spider plant is also known as the "green purifier."
Formaldehyde-removing plant two: ivy
Characteristics: It is the most ideal variety for indoor and outdoor vertical greening, an evergreen climbing plant with slender, soft branches and aerial roots that can climb onto other objects. The leaves are alternate, triangular-ovoid; the demand for potted plants is increasing day by day. It is a typical shade plant, can grow in a full-light environment, grows well under warm, humid climate conditions, and is not cold-tolerant.
Effect: Strong formaldehyde removal. It can decompose two harmful substances, namely formaldehyde found in carpets, insulation materials and plywood, and xylene hidden in wallpaper that is harmful to the kidneys.
Formaldehyde-removing plants III. Snake Plant (commonly known as: tiger skin arrow)
Characteristics: Leaves grow in clusters, sword-shaped leaves are rigid and upright, leaf margins are entire, the surface is interspersed with milky white, pale yellow and dark green in horizontal banded markings. A common household potted variety, drought-tolerant, likes sunlight and warmth, also tolerates shade, and dislikes waterlogging.
Effect: Can absorb more than 80% of harmful gases indoors, and its ability to absorb formaldehyde is extremely strong.
Formaldehyde-removing plants IV. Gerbera (also known as African daisy)
A perennial herb of the Asteraceae family, with relatively large flower diameter and rich flower colors, blooming all year round. It likes a warm, sunny and well-ventilated environment, is a semi-cold-hardy flower, and prefers fertile, loose sandy loam rich in humus. This plant can not only absorb formaldehyde well, but is also highly ornamental, and many varieties can even be used as cut flowers.
Formaldehyde-removing plants V. Agave
A perennial evergreen plant, with a tall plant body, grayish-green or blue-gray leaves, spines on the leaf margins, and yellow-green flowers. It likes a warm, well-lit environment and has extremely strong drought tolerance. This plant is also good at absorbing formaldehyde. In addition, it can be used for brewing alcohol, and the tequila made from it is very famous.
Formaldehyde-removing plants VI. Aloe
A perennial evergreen succulent plant, with relatively short stem nodes, upright, thick and juicy lanceolate leaves. It likes a warm, dry climate, is not very cold-hardy, and does not tolerate shade. It is not only good at absorbing formaldehyde, but also has strong medicinal value, such as antibacterial and beauty effects. Many potted varieties have now been developed, with strong ornamental value, and can be used to decorate rooms.
Of course, when choosing plants to purify formaldehyde, we should also decide based on the size of our own home. The purification of the indoor environment by plants is directly related to the leaf surface area of the plants, so the height of the plants, the size of the crown diameter and the amount of greenery will all affect the purification effect. Generally, for a room of about 10 sq m, placing two plants 1.5 m tall is more suitable.
One more thing, when using plants to purify the indoor environment and formaldehyde, be sure to pay attention to a few points:
Avoid strong fragrance: some flowers and plants have too strong a fragrance, which can make people uncomfortable or even cause adverse reactions. Such as night-blooming jasmine, tulips, lantana and other flowers.
Avoid allergens: some flowers can cause allergic reactions in people. Such as Chinese rose, Syringa, lantana, hydrangea, geranium, redbud and others; when people touch and stroke them, they often cause skin allergies, and even red rashes and unbearable itching.
Avoid toxicity: some ornamental flowers and plants are toxic, and placement should be noted for sensitive plant, poinsettia, oleander, yellow azalea and Zhuangyuan red, etc.
Avoid injury: for example, cactus-type plants have sharp spines, so families with children, or children's rooms, should try not to place them. In addition, for safety, the plants in children's rooms should not be too tall, and flower pot stands with poor stability should not be chosen, so as to avoid harm to children.