Have you heard the ancient legend that having plants in the room is bad for your health?
Well, don't even believe it!
In addition to enlivening any corner of the home, plants are ideal for cleaning and filtering impure air generated by cigarette smoke, household appliances, or environmental pollution.
In a 1989 study, NASA itself showed that certain houseplants improve air quality in rooms, freeing it from harmful organic elements like trichlorethylene, benzene, and ammonia (among others).
In this article we show you some of the best indoor plants to purify the air you breathe at home.
We want them all!
Orchid
Also known as the flower of youth, the orchid is perfect for cleaning the environment of xylene, a solvent often found in paints.
According to the Chinese tradition, orchids can bring good energy and prosperity to family members if we give them the care and pampering they need. And they are not many!
Care: Like almost all houseplants, orchids do not like extreme temperatures. However, this plant is characterized by being quite grateful: it only needs indirect light and to be immersed in water once a week (letting it drain). In return, it will stay great for a long time.
Bromeliad
This beautiful tropical plant adapts without problems to indoor environments, as they are used to growing in places as inhospitable as rocks.
In addition to giving an exotic and colorful touch to the home, scientists from the State University of New York at Oswego found that bromeliad absorbs more than 80% of harmful compounds present in the environment. Almost nothing!
Care: bromeliad does not require too much care to be happy and brighten your home. Place it in a bright place (although without direct light) and water it once a week by pouring the water into the cup. If you keep these simple cares, you can enjoy its flower for up to 6 months.
Anthurium
This plant is a favorite to have on any office desk, as it regulates the humidity of the air and fills it with purified water vapor.
It also processes harmful substances such as xylene and toluene, making them non-harmful components for the body.
Care: your anthurium will be perfect in a warm area of the house, but without direct light. You can water it when you see that the soil is dry. First of all, don't over water it. You could lose your sheets!
Sansevieria
Who said you couldn't sleep near plants? Sansevieria, also known as a snake plant or mother-in-law's tongue, is more than recommended to keep in the room, since it emits oxygen throughout the night and refreshes the space. In addition, it is beautiful and very easy to integrate into any environment.
Care : the sansevieria is an ideal option to start in the world of plants. It supports both high and low temperatures, and watering it once a month will be perfect. There is a reason why it is known as “the immortal plant”!
Peace lily
Its deep green color and beautiful white flowers make the peace lily an irresistibly elegant decorative element. In addition, this plant also helps us to remove excess moisture and contaminating components that we breathe at home.
Care: The peace lily can keep well in low water and low light, although it is better to keep it away from drafts. Try to have it at a temperature of about 18ºC and you will be more than happy.
Do you have any of these plants at home? How do you take care of them? Comment bellow.
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