Which plants absorb formaldehyde fastest and are easy to care for at home?

With the development of technology and the improvement of quality of life, many people are willing to renovate their homes again to improve their living environment. However, after many families renovate their houses, the glue or chemical raw materials in new furniture contain formaldehyde hazards, and everyone chooses to ventilate for several months before moving in. According to a "Plant Air Purification Ability Ranking" released by the Nanjing Forestry Bureau, it lists several plants that are effective against formaldehyde. Below, we will introduce several plants with the strongest formaldehyde removal ability.

Monstera

As a popular indoor foliage plant, Monstera (Monstera deliciosa) is kept in pots by quite a few gardening enthusiasts. It belongs to the Araceae family, and is one of the masters of formaldehyde adsorption in the "Plant Air Purification Ability Ranking." Its leaves have gaps that look as if they have been bitten, and the larger the gaps, the older the plant, and the stronger its adsorption ability. In addition to being strong at adsorbing formaldehyde, it also has a strong purifying effect on harmful substances in the air such as carbon dioxide and benzene.

For care, it likes a ventilated, semi-shaded environment, prefers warmth and does not tolerate cold, and its growing temperature is around 15-25 degrees. Generally, water it once a day. During the growing season from spring to autumn, apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month, which can help the plant grow healthily.

Umbrella Tree

This is a green plant with a very auspicious meaning, regarded as symbolizing wealth and sudden fortune. As a foliage potted plant, its formaldehyde removal ability is of course indispensable. The report shows that it can reduce about 9 mg of toxic substances in the air per hour, and it is also an essential plant for purifying secondhand smoke.

For care, it likes warmth and moisture, and is afraid of weather below 5 degrees in winter. If the temperature is below 5 degrees, it must be moved indoors immediately for warmth, otherwise it will easily die. In the hot summer, place it in a cool, ventilated place and provide appropriate shade from the sun.

Lily of the Valley

This is an evergreen plant in all four seasons and can be seen everywhere in flower markets. Keeping it at home is not only ornamental, but also purifies formaldehyde in the air.

For care, it likes a semi-shaded environment, and its growing temperature is around 15-25 degrees. It is recommended to place it indoors near a window but not in direct sunlight. In hot weather, avoid direct sunlight as much as possible to prevent the leaves from being scorched.