The air-purifying functions of several indoor plants

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1: Dripping Guanyin: It has the effect of removing dust from the air. 　 www.whzhifei.com PS: The white liquid inside the stems of the Dripping Water Guanyin plant is toxic, and the water that drips from them is also poisonous. Accidental contact with or ingestion of this liquid can cause discomfort in the throat and mouth, as well as a burning sensation in the stomach. Special attention should be paid to preventing young children from ingesting it by mistake. However, the Water Dropping Guanyin is not a carcinogenic plant. 2: African jasmine: The volatile oils it produces have a significant antibacterial effect. It can help people relax, improve sleep quality, and enhance work efficiency. 3: White spider plant: It suppresses the harmful gases exhaled by the human body, such as ammonia and propane. It can also filter out benzene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde from the air. Its high evaporation rate helps prevent the nasal mucosa from drying out, thereby **reducing** the likelihood of illness. 4: Silver Queen: It is renowned for its unique air purification capability – the higher the concentration of pollutants in the air, the more effectively it can purify it! Therefore, it is very suitable for dark rooms with poor ventilation. 5: Ferns: They can absorb approximately 20 micrograms of formaldehyde per hour, which is why they are considered the most effective biological \"purifiers\". Those who work with paint and coatings all day long, or those who have smokers around them, should keep at least one potted fern in their workplace. Additionally, it can also suppress the release of xylene and toluene from computer monitors and printers. 6: Spathodea campanulata: Brings fresh air to smoking households. Leaves can absorb nicotine and other harmful substances from the smoky air, and convert them into harmless substances inherent to the plant through photosynthesis. Additionally, it can reduce the formaldehyde concentration by about 9 milligrams per hour. 7: Spider plant: It can absorb 95% of carbon monoxide and 85% of formaldehyde in the air. The spider plant is able to carry out photosynthesis even in low light conditions; it can remove toxic and harmful gases from the air. One spider plant in a room of 8–10 square meters functions like an air purifier. Keeping 1–2 spider plants in a room allows them to release oxygen throughout the 24 hours, while simultaneously absorbing carcinogenic substances such as formaldehyde, styrene, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide. The spider plant has a particularly strong ability to absorb certain harmful substances – up to 95% of carbon monoxide and 85% of formaldehyde in the air. It can also break down benzene and absorb stable harmful substances like nicotine found in cigarette smoke. That’s why the spider plant is known as a green air purifier for indoor spaces.

8: Aloe vera: One pot of aloe vera is equivalent to nine biological air purifiers. Potted aloe vera is considered an expert at air purification. One pot of aloe vera is capable of removing harmful substances such as formaldehyde, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide. It has a particularly strong ability to absorb formaldehyde. Under 4 hours of light exposure, one pot of aloe vera can eliminate 90% of the formaldehyde in one square meter of air. It can also kill harmful microorganisms in the air, absorb dust, and thus play a significant role in purifying the indoor environment. When the level of harmful substances in the air becomes too high, spots appear on the leaves of the aloe vera – this serves as a signal that more aloe vera plants need to be added to restore normal air quality.