"These '3 kinds' of flowers are worth raising even if you're broke"
How to quickly purify the air after renovating a new home? Formaldehyde pollution has become a major health hazard in modern households. Scientific research shows that certain green plants have a natural air purification ability. According to NASA's clean air research, specific plants can effectively absorb harmful substances such as formaldehyde. This article focuses on analyzing 3 cost-effective formaldehyde-removing plants to help you create a healthy living environment.
Duckbill plant: Nicotine nemesis
Principle of formaldehyde absorption
Duckbill plant (Scientific name: Schefflera arboricola) has a leaf stomatal density of 2000/cm², and a special waxy layer can absorb PM2.5 and formaldehyde molecules. Its root symbiotic flora can decompose formaldehyde into carbon dioxide and water, achieving continuous purification.
Cultivation skills
① Light management: 4 hours of scattered light per day, shading required in summer ② Water control: Maintain soil moisture at 60% in spring and summer, halve in winter ③ Regular pruning: Prune dense branches monthly to maintain air circulation
Jasmine: Dual purification expert
Biological purification mechanism
Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) leaf-secreted plant essential oils contain linalool components that can neutralize harmful gases such as formaldehyde. Experimental data shows that placing 3 pots of jasmine in a 10㎡ space can achieve a formaldehyde removal rate of 67% within 24 hours.
Cultivation points
① Soil formula: Humus soil + Perlite (3:1) ② Flowering management: Increase application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers during the budding stage, once a week ③ Temperature control: Maintain the optimal growth temperature of 18-28℃
Spider plant: Air purification champion
Super purification ability
"These '3 kinds' of flowers are worth raising even if you're broke"
The spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) has been certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency as one of the TOP5 purification plants. Its creeping stem stomata continue to work at night, and a single plant can handle formaldehyde pollution in 1m³ of space within 24 hours.
Advanced cultivation guidelines
① Propagation skills: Division propagation survival rate over 95% ② Water and fertilizer management: Water thoroughly in spring and autumn, combined with 0.1% urea solution ③ Disease prevention: Spray garlic extract solution monthly to prevent red spider mites
The combination of the three types of plants can form an all-day purification system: Duckbill plant purifies during the day, Jasmine scent soothes, and Spider plant works at night. It is recommended to pair 3-5 pots in a 10㎡ space and regularly monitor the concentration with a formaldehyde detector. In addition to the above plants, English ivy, snake plant, etc., can also be used as supplementary options. Let the green guards protect your respiratory health!