Which houseplants can absorb dust, remove formaldehyde and purify the air?

As urban planning keeps advancing, many high-rise buildings keep going up, and living in a place that is under construction makes it hard to avoid swirling dust, which seriously affects the healthy living environment. Today we recommend several plants that can absorb dust and purify the air.

Pothos

Walk past any flower shop and it is surely the most familiar sight, with oily green leaves just like a big comma; looking at it not only rests your eyes, it also fights air pollution, and it is also famous as the easiest green plant to care for.

In terms of function, pothos can remove ammonia and trichloroethylene from the air, and kept indoors it can also release negative ions and relieve eye fatigue. For care, it is divided into soil culture and water culture; soil-cultured plants like shade and do not like living in too strong direct light, so they suit scattered-light environments such as the living room or study. For watering, follow the principle of "half shade, half moisture"; with water culture the roots must not soak in water for long periods, so leave one third in the air to breathe, and change the water once a month.

Aloe

Its appearance is just like a palm, growing upward; whether a large pot placed outdoors (to attract wealth) or a small one placed indoors, it protects the health of the home.

In terms of function, aloe can continuously improve air quality for 24 hours, releasing oxygen during the day and absorbing carbon dioxide at night, thus purifying the indoors. For care, use garden soil + 30 to 50% coarse river sand, which better protects the roots from waterlogging. For watering, follow the principle of "water only when the soil is dry".

Monstera

Monstera has unique leaves that look almost ragged (the more split they are, the better they absorb harmful gases), and the leaves reach about 40 cm wide, symbolizing health and longevity.

In terms of function, it is recognized as a master at absorbing formaldehyde and carbon dioxide, and at night its absorbing power is strongest of all, making it worthy of the name "bedroom oxygen bar". For care, it is strongly shade-loving and likes to stay in a ventilated environment, so it suits an east-facing or north-facing windowsill in the living room, with a growing temperature of around 20 to 30 degrees. For soil, a slightly acidic sandy soil is recommended. In spring and autumn, applying a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month is recommended, which can help the plant grow healthily.