Is the fragrance of orchids really toxic? Can they be placed in the bedroom?
Today, we will discuss whether the fragrance of orchids is really toxic and whether they can be placed in the bedroom, as well as share some related experiences about the benefits of keeping orchids at home. Let's learn more together.
Orchids are very beautiful flowering plants, especially when they bloom and have a delightful visual effect, making them very suitable for cultivation at home. However, orchids emit a captivating fragrance after blooming, so many people wonder if the fragrance of orchids is toxic. In fact, there is no toxicity. So, can orchids be placed in the bedroom? Let's find out together.
【One: Is the fragrance of orchids really toxic?】
The fragrance of orchid flowers is not toxic at all, so the rumors online saying that orchids are toxic are false. Please don't believe them. In fact, keeping orchids at home has many benefits. They not only provide certain ornamental value but can also effectively purify the indoor air, making them a very good choice for indoor cultivation.
However, people with weaker constitutions may experience adverse reactions after inhaling the fragrance of orchids for a long time, such as nausea and vomiting. But this does not mean that the fragrance of orchids is toxic; it's actually a relatively normal phenomenon. As long as orchids are placed in a well-ventilated position, keeping the indoor air circulating, it can effectively prevent adverse reactions.
【Two: Can orchids be placed in the bedroom?】
Although orchids can be kept in the bedroom, I do not recommend doing so. Since the bedroom space is relatively small and the air is not well-circulated, keeping orchids in the bedroom after they bloom might have a certain impact on people's sleep. Therefore, it's better not to keep orchids in the bedroom.
Is the fragrance of orchids really toxic? Can they be placed in the bedroom?
However, if you insists on keeping orchids in the bedroom, it is best to place them there, and at night, it is better to move the orchids to the living room to prevent them from affecting sleep and keep the air in the bedroom fresh.
【Three: Benefits of keeping orchids at home】
<1. Purifying the air>
If we talk about the benefits of keeping orchids at home, air purification might be the most practical one! Orchids can absorb some pollutants in the air, such as carbon monoxide and formaldehyde. You may not feel the effect of a single orchid, but the air-purifying effect of orchids does exist.
<2. Ornamental value>
The leaves of orchids remain fresh and green throughout the year, combining both gentleness and firmness, with a graceful posture. Even when not in bloom, they look like a living piece of art. The poem "Tears of dew make the light chaotic, the shadow is askew in the wind; ordinary people can't compare, the leaves are more beautiful than the flowers" describes the graceful beauty of orchid leaves. Therefore, keeping a pot of orchids at home can serve as a very good ornamental piece.
<3. Cultivating temperament>