Which potted plants are suitable for indoors? A rundown of their advantages
As a new way of growing plants, potted plants have won the enthusiastic favor and affection of modern people. Small potted plants are convenient and easy to grow, and they can also become a feature of a room. So which potted plants are suitable for indoors, and what advantages do they have? Let us introduce them below.
1. Alocasia (Alocasia macrorrhizos):
It has the effect of removing dust from the air. But the water it drips is also toxic, so do not touch or consume its sap.
2. African jasmine (Fagraea ceilanica):
The volatile oils it produces have a significant sterilizing effect. It can help people relax and is good for sleep.
3. Peace lily (Spathiphyllum):
It suppresses the waste gas exhaled by the human body, and can also filter benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde from the air.
4. Aglaonema (Aglaonema commutatum):
The higher the concentration of pollutants in the air, the more it can exert its purifying ability. It is very suitable for dark rooms with poor ventilation.
5. Maidenhair fern (Adiantum):
It can absorb about 20 micrograms of formaldehyde per hour, so it is considered the most effective biological "purifier." It can also suppress the xylene and toluene released by computer monitors and printers.
6. Umbrella tree (Schefflera):
It brings fresh air to smoking households. Its leaves can absorb nicotine and other harmful substances from smoke-filled air.
7. Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum):
It can release oxygen within 24 hours, and at the same time can absorb 95% of the carbon monoxide and 85% of the formaldehyde in the air. One pot of spider plant in a room of 8-10 sq m is equivalent to an air purifier.
8. Aloe (Aloe):
One pot of aloe is equivalent to nine biological air cleaners. When the harmful air indoors is too high, spots will appear on the leaves of the aloe, which is a signal for help; as long as a few more pots of aloe are added indoors, the indoor air quality will return to normal.
9. Swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa):
It absorbs carbon dioxide at night and improves air quality. The Swiss cheese plant generally has a larger plant size, an elegant shape, and relatively sparse yet attractive leaves, so it is a very ideal indoor plant. After the fruit of the Swiss cheese plant ripens, it can be cooked as a dish, and its fragrance is like that of a banana.
10. Ivy (Hedera helix):
The champion of formaldehyde absorption. At the same time, ivy can also absorb benzene, a toxic and harmful substance; under 24-hour lighting conditions, it can absorb 90% of the benzene in a room.
11. Rubber plant (Ficus elastica):
The rubber plant is a versatile eliminator of harmful substances. It has a certain resistance to harmful gases in the air such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen fluoride. The rubber plant can also eliminate inhalable particulate pollution and can effectively trap indoor dust.
The above are the indoor plants we have introduced for you. We hope this can help you choose a potted plant that suits you and add color to your life.