Rubber Ficus.Directly from tropical Asia, rubber Ficus is used to living in the wetlands. With its large shiny leaves, it absorbs formaldehyde. A great ally for parts that have undergone work! In terms of lighting, avoid direct sunlight, especially in summer. For watering, let the soil dry slowly before rinsing again. In winter, the maintenance of this depolluting plant is almost non-existent! When repotting this plant, it is important to pay attention to the watering of the root ball to repot. To do this, spray a little water regularly on its foliage to keep the atmosphere moist.
Dracæna Marginé.Dracaena is a fairly easy plant to grow! The leaves of this green plant are very narrow and end in the form of tips. It is extra because it fights against most volatile organic compounds. We can take the example of the components emitted by cigarette smoke, ink, paint or even room perfumes. You can place it in any room of the house. This depolluting plant requires just a little light with fairly regular vaporization.
Philodendron.The ultimate in formaldehyde control! It is a real vacuum cleaner that captures the toxic substances created by insulation, carpet glue, wallpaper or cigarette smoke. Moreover, it is one of the most durable indoor plants! To make him happy, spray his leaves regularly. In terms of light, it does not require a lot of light, but it will be easier to grow near a window.
Mekong Dattier.A beautiful drought-resistant plant with a long life span! The Mekong Dattier needs a light point. This type of plant grows quite slowly but can reach more than 1 meter in height! This depolluting plant is a very good choice to decorate your living room. Also, the impact of your toxic products will be reduced! However, avoid placing it near children's playgrounds as it has rather sharp thorns...
Raphis.Also called "Lady Palm", this palm tree species takes shape in the forests of the East in the shade of the trees. This plant is one of the easiest to cultivate palm trees, but each species has its own environmental and cultural requirements. Very effective against ammonia with its evergreen foliage, this plant also absorbs formaldehyde and xylene. The Raphis grows slowly but in adulthood, its height can reach 1 meter 50! Enough to add a pretty tropical touch to your interior.
Bamboo palm tree.Also called "Saw palmetto", this plant is native to South America. The size of this plant decreases when it leaves its natural environment and is placed indoors. The bamboo palm tree likes to stay moist in a bright light without direct exposure to the sun. On the other hand, this plant does not like to be over-watered but prefers regular basking. The depolluting capacities of this plant are mainly the fight against benzene, formaldehyde, xylene.
Ficus Alii.Ficus Alii grows easily indoors and is resistant to insects. It prefers a humid environment with low to medium light. This plant should not be placed near heating or air conditioning, or near draughts, as this could cause leaf loss. The soil must be moist but let it dry between waterings. This plant can fight many toxic substances: formaldehyde, xylene, ammonia, benzene...
Boston Fern.The Boston fern can reach 80 centimeters in height and width! Belonging to perennial plants with evergreen foliage, it is ideal for ground cover. With its plucked ferns, this plant is very popular indoors! She is happy in bright places but prefers indirect sunlight. Very effective against formaldehyde, it also fights against xylene. Suitable for the living room, bathroom or bedroom, it is up to you to see in which corner of your home it will be the most beautiful!