2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
In modern homes there are many necessary household items that not only benefit a person, but also emit harmful substances into the air. Prominent examples are: new linoleum, painted heating pipes, electrical appliances, furniture. The list goes on and on. We are helped by certain types of indoor plants, contributing to the improvement of the space at home. What flowers do the best for this task?
Chlorophytum
The most "diligent collector" of harmful substances in the plant world. Previously, he could be found in every apartment. Now he is undeservedly forgotten by the hostesses. Simple narrow leaves, long antennae with rosettes, small white inflorescences are inherent in this representative.
It is enough to put it in a flower pot, put it on a shelf in the room and the cascades of children hang beautifully almost to the floor. Currently, there are forms with swirling striped white-green leaves. Giving an exotic look to the "pet".
Chlorophytum removes toxic substances, carbon monoxides, formaldehyde from the environment, releasing a lot of oxygen instead. Scientists have conducted research, as a result of which it turned out that one plant destroys all pathogenic microflora on an area of 2 square meters. We will not replace chlorophytum in the kitchen. It neutralizes the harmful effects of a working gas stove by 80%.
Citrus trees
Bright yellow fruits, green leaves, fragrant citrus inflorescences release up to 85 beneficial elements for the human body into the ambient air, including phytoncides. According to scientists, one lemon plant is capable of killing all pathogenic microbes, molds within a radius of 7 meters. After airing the room, the concentration is restored to its original level in a matter of minutes.
Under the influence of citrus fruits, pathogenic microbes become sterile. Their ability to reproduce is lost, mass death occurs. This factor is important in outbreaks of influenza and other viral diseases. The essential oil of plants gives freshness to the room, calms the nervous system, and activates the brain.
Sansevieria
Powerful leathery leaves of the "Pike Tail" (as the people call this plant) They have increased resistance to adverse factors. Absorb harmful radiation from electrical appliances to the maximum. They destroy bacteria by purifying the air from formaldehydes, nitrogen oxides, fumes from furniture coatings, paint.
They change the negative energy of the house for a positive one. A large amount of oxygen is released in return. Sansevieria's vitality is simply amazing. She is able to stand for a month without watering, then restore her vital activity. A truly irreplaceable flower in the kitchen, loggia, study, living room.
Geranium (pelargonium)
A versatile plant for any part of the room. In the kitchen, geranium absorbs waste, dampness from cooking, and neutralizes the smell of sour foods. It has a refreshing effect on the air at home.
In the bedroom, it emits volatile substances that calm the nervous system, relieve stress, insomnia. Pelargonium phytoncides kill streptococci, staphylococci, drive away fly-like insects.
Contraindicated for people allergic to this flower.
Ficus Benjamin
Ficus is an ideal plant for the kitchen. Glossy smooth leaves collect all the dust in the house, while washing well under running water. Cleans the air from harmful emissions of plastic objects, reduces the gas pollution of the dwelling located next to busy roads. The plant is capable of increasing the humidity of the environment to a certain extent.
It is known that ficus emits a large amount of oxygen during the day, and partially absorbs it at night. Therefore, it is not recommended to place it in the bedroom.
The flexible stem lends itself easily to twisting into various intricate shapes, giving the plant an exotic look.
The list of "helpers" is not limited to the five above-mentioned representatives of the flora. We will consider other natural "orderlies" in the next article.
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