Place fewer plants in the bedroom during winter
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Once winter comes, everyone习惯ually keeps their doors and windows tightly closed, fearing that the cold air might seep in. However, due to poor ventilation and dry indoor air, people with weaker immune function and resistance are prone to develop "central heating sickness", exhibiting symptoms like dry nose and throat, chest tightness, and fatigue. In order to increase oxygen and humidity in the air, and to prevent plants from freezing, many plant lovers simply move their plants indoors. However, experts suggest that during winter, it's best to place fewer plants indoors, especially in the bedroom.
Some materials point out that although green plants can absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis, due to insufficient indoor lighting and low moisture in the air during winter, these factors can affect the rate of photosynthesis, causing the plants' respiratory rate to possibly exceed their photosynthesis rate. Not only can they not increase oxygen, they might even compete with humans for oxygen. If there are too many indoor flowers and plants, or at night when plants' respiratory rate is very high, people might feel breathless.
Associate Professor You Jie from the Department of Agronomy at China Agricultural University believes that there is some truth to this statement. If one must place plants indoors, it is recommended to choose small-sized plants that can release oxygen at night, such as cacti, orchids, trailing succulents, hanging orchids, aloe vera,虎尾兰 (huito lan, a type of plant), and dragon bone plants. These plants are not afraid of dryness and can release a moderate amount of oxygen at night (their small size ensures the amount of oxygen released is just right for human respiration), and they also help humidify the air. However, Professor You also points out that even with these plants, it's not advisable to place too many in the bedroom; one or two pots are sufficient. Additionally, one should regularly spray water on the plant leaves.
Secretary-General Wang Youjiang of the China Herb Industry Alliance reminds that it's not suitable to place plants with strong odors indoors, as they can easily stimulate the nerves and affect sleep. Flowers like Chinese roses, roses, jasmine,米兰 (milan, a type of flower), tulips, lilies, night-blooming cereus, osmanthus, lavender, and sensitive plants are particularly unsuitable for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, or pregnant women due to their strong and sensitive odors.
Also, it's best not to place fresh-cut flowers in vases in the bedroom. Because when fresh-cut flowers are soaked in the water of the vase for a long time, the base of the flower stems can rot and mold, breeding mold or bacteria. Not only do they not produce oxygen, but they also release carbon dioxide, affecting health. (By Bai Rong)
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