Renovation pollution has a nemesis: these plants are naturally strong purifiers
When it comes to renovation pollution, people turn pale at the mere mention of it; the harm renovation pollution does to the human body is enormous. Is there any way to reduce the harmful components in the air after renovation? Of course there is. Today we are going to introduce the most natural and fresh method: these plants are naturally the nemesis of renovation pollution.
Dragon tree (Dracaena marginata)
As long as you give it a little care, it can grow for a long time and bring high-quality air. When it comes to suppressing harmful substances, few other plants can compare with the dragon tree. Its leaves and roots can absorb xylene, toluene, trichloroethylene, benzene and formaldehyde, and break them down into non-toxic substances.
Light conditions: neutral plant, suitable for planting in semi-shade
Care required: keep the potting soil moist, fertilize frequently.
Can remove: toluene, xylene, benzene, trichloroethylene, formaldehyde.
Ivy (Hedera helix)
Ivy can effectively resist the carcinogens in nicotine. Through the tiny stomata on its leaves, ivy can absorb harmful substances and convert them into harmless sugars and amino acids.
Light conditions: neutral plant, suitable for planting in semi-shade
Care required: keep the potting soil moist, fertilize regularly.
Can remove: formaldehyde, nicotine.
Peace lily (Spathiphyllum)
The peace lily is an "expert" at suppressing waste gases exhaled by the human body, such as ammonia and acetone. It can also filter benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde from the air. Its high evaporation rate can prevent the nasal mucosa from drying out, greatly reducing the likelihood of illness.
Light conditions: shade-loving plant, suitable for a warm, damp and shady environment
Care required: keep the potting soil moist and fertilize regularly; the leaves need frequent misting.
Can remove: ammonia, acetone, benzene, trichloroethylene, formaldehyde.
Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
A spider plant placed in a small space such as a bathroom, windowsill or shelf is very eye-catching. Its slender, graceful leaves and stems can effectively absorb the formaldehyde released by curtains and other items, and fully purify the air. The naturally drooping leaves and stems of the spider plant are very beautiful, and when it is lush and leafy, it will even occasionally sway gently. And caring for it is not complicated at all.
Light conditions: neutral plant
Care required: keep the potting soil moist.
Can remove: formaldehyde.
Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens)
The areca palm can evaporate one liter of water per day, making it the best natural "humidifier." In addition, its green palm leaves have a very effective purifying effect on xylene and formaldehyde. Misting the plant regularly not only keeps it green but also cleans the stomata on the leaf surface.
Light conditions: sun-loving plant, needs plenty of sunlight
Care required: keep the potting soil moist, fertilize frequently.
Can remove: xylene, toluene, formaldehyde.
Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
The Boston fern can absorb about 20 micrograms of formaldehyde per hour, so it is considered the most effective biological "purifier." People who deal with paint and coatings all day, or who have smokers around them, should place at least one pot of fern in their workplace.
Light conditions: neutral plant, prefers a semi-shady environment
Care required: keep the potting soil moist, needs frequent misting.
Can remove: xylene, toluene, formaldehyde.
Umbrella tree (Schefflera arboricola)
The umbrella tree brings fresh air to smoking households. Its pretty umbrella-shaped leaves can absorb nicotine and other harmful substances from smoke-filled air and, through photosynthesis, convert them into harmless substances of the plant's own. The umbrella tree is not demanding about its growing environment, making it very suitable for inexperienced growers. If you prune off the tender shoots near the buds, it can grow to 3 meters tall, and it will be very beautiful and dense. Larger umbrella trees need to be supported with bamboo poles.
Light conditions: neutral plant
Care required: water moderately; it does not like soil that is too wet.
Can remove: nicotine.
If your home has just finished being renovated, or is being renovated right now, you might as well buy some of these plants and put them at home. They are both attractive and able to remove harmful pollutants, the best of both worlds.
Umbrella tree (Schefflera arboricola)
The umbrella tree brings fresh air to smoking households. Its pretty umbrella-shaped leaves can absorb nicotine and other harmful substances from smoke-filled air and, through photosynthesis, convert them into harmless substances of the plant's own. The umbrella tree is not demanding about its growing environment, making it very suitable for inexperienced growers. If you prune off the tender shoots near the buds, it can grow to 3 meters tall, and it will be very beautiful and dense. Larger umbrella trees need to be supported with bamboo poles.
Light conditions: neutral plant
Care required: water moderately; it does not like soil that is too wet.
Can remove: nicotine.
If your home has just finished being renovated, or is being renovated right now, you might as well buy some of these plants and put them at home. They are both attractive and able to remove harmful pollutants, the best of both worlds.