You may have heard it before, but some plants can be a valuable weapon in the fight against indoor air pollution. It is NASA scientists who are talking about the usefulness of the depolluting plant to absorb potentially harmful gases and clean the air in houses, apartments or office buildings. Here are the best plants to clean up your little one's home!
What pollutants affect our interiors?
Some of the indoor pollutants that affect health include formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds, airborne biological pollutants, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, pesticides and disinfectants. These pollutants contribute to the unhealthy building syndrome, which causes allergies, headaches, fatigue,...Through studies conducted by NASA, scientists have identified 50 indoor plants that remove many of the pollutants and gases mentioned above. The study found that when houseplants were placed in sealed chambers, in the presence of specific chemicals, they absorbed most toxic substances.
Areca Palm tree palm plant. The Areca palm tree, or Areca palm tree, is one of the most commonly used depolluting plants for bright interiors. These large, daring potted plants are a huge eye-catcher, reaching heights of 1.5 to 2.5 meters! This plant absorbs carbon dioxide and transforms it into oxygen. In addition to producing O2 and reducing carbon dioxide levels, Arec palm removes other air pollutants. This plant helps to produce fresh and healthy indoor air. The Areca palm grows quite well when exposed to filtered light and watered frequently.
The anthurium anthurium-pollutant plantIn addition to being pretty, this tropical American plant is very effective against polluting indoor products! Indeed, it is a powerful ally against ammonia! It can absorb a large amount of this toxic substance. It will be perfect in the most sensitive rooms for cleaning products, such as your kitchen or bathroom. For watering, a supply of liquid fertilizer for flowering plants 3 times a month will be perfectly suitable.
The columnar cactus columnar cactus-pollutant plantUnlike the other plants mentioned here, the columnar cactus has another specificity. He's a real enemy of the waves! Indeed, our apartments and houses are increasingly affected by electromagnetic waves... It is at this moment that the columnar cactus intervenes. Whether it is from the microwave, computer monitors, television or appliances, cactus will considerably reduce the waves emitted. It is recommended to place it in the office or kitchen, within reach of household appliances.
Chlorophytum-plant, shrew, a pollutant is Also known as Chlorophytum, the spider plant is one of the succulent plants and absorbs carbon monoxide emitted by heaters, gas cookers, and water heaters very effectively. In only 24 hours, it can eliminate 96% of them! During the summer, this plant requires a lot of water, especially in hot weather. So you have to water it well!
Spathiphyllum, also known as Moon Flower, is a compact plant that can reach a height of 50 centimeters and extend over 20-30 centimeters. Spathiphyllum's pretty white flowers allow it to filter out substances from putty, glues, varnish, cleaning products, waxed furniture, cigarette smoke, etc. This plant is very resistant and does not require much maintenance. It prefers indirect exposure to the sun with high humidity and fairly hot temperature but must be placed out of draughts. For best results, water this plant carefully and let it dry slightly between waterings.
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