10 Best plants for cleaning the air & bull; hello healthy

Guess what, what does your home or office have in common with NASA's space shuttle? Poor air quality.

After conducting studies in the 80s, NASA found that indoor air (including rocket cabins) actually has worse levels of pollutants than the air outside.

This may not be the answer you want to hear, but in fact indoor pollution ranks in the top 5 environmental risk factors affecting public health. Overcrowded and almost always closed spaces allow pollutants to accumulate until they accumulate in large quantities, beyond human tolerance limits.

What pollutants are there in the room?

• Formalin, found in carpets, tablecloths and table mats, glue, wall / wood paint, and much more
  
• Benzene, found in plastics, synthetic fibers, lubricants (paint thinners), rubber, pesticides, and so on
  
• Trichlorethylene, found on paint remover , carpet cleaners, adhesives, and so on
  
• Ammonia, found in window cleaners, floor lubricants, compost, waste products, and so on
  

Spending most of our lives in enclosed places full of air contamination and improper ventilation can cause sick building syndrome : head, dizziness, nausea, and irritation of the eyes, ears and nose.

Fortunately, NASA has a solution. Yes, ornamental plants. So far, we think that ornamental plants only enhance interior decoration, but if you choose wisely, a number of ornamental plants below can also clean the air in your home.

Dracaena

Dracaena has long, broad leaves and has white, red, or cream leaf edges. This tiny ornamental plant can ward off formaldehyde, xylene, toluene, benzene, and trichlorethylene. Even though it is tiny, if you take good care of the dracaena, this plant with the alias "Bamboo Rezeki" can grow up to 5 meters tall.

Important: for those of you who have pet dogs or cats, you should avoid this plant. Dracaena is poisonous to your pets.

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums are a popular seasonal plant in search of good home decor outdoor as well as indoor . In a NASA study, chrysanthemum was named the first best pollutant filter. Chrysanthemum, or 'mum' for short, can expel ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde, and xylene from your room air.

Aloe vera

Not only can it heal burns and nourish hair, aloe vera is also known as an air purifying agent. Aloe vera can get rid of the formaldehyde and benzene that are common in cleaners and paints. Aloe vera also acts as an observer of pollution levels. The higher the level of pollutants in the room, the aloe vera leaves will develop brown spots on the surface.

Important: aloe vera will do well when placed in a sunny room

Bamboo

Bamboo is a grassy plant with the highest growth rate in the world, growing on average around 3-10 cm per 24 hours. This plant is powerful for eliminating formaldehyde, benzene, trichlorethylene, and carbon monoxide in your room. Routinely water your bamboo and place it in a place that is not exposed to direct sunlight.

The tongue-in-law

The tongue-in-law, or snake plant, is the most resilient ornamental plant. There is no need to water this plant often because the tongue-in-law will continue to grow well in all room conditions. The tongue-in-law is the best plant for absorbing formaldehyde, benzene, xylene and trichlorethylene.

Spider plant

For those of you who are forgetful or are still beginners in the world of ornamental plants, just put a few pots spider plant tiny space in your home. This long, thin leafy plant like spider legs is very easy to care for. You just need to make sure they get enough indirect sunlight each day. Spider plant effective for removing formaldehyde and xylene that collect in the air.

English ivy & devil's ivy (betel ivory)

Betel ivory has a very long life span. This popular vine is sought after as an indoor ornamental plant which is not only beautiful but also friendly to people with asthma and allergies. Betel ivory can absorb formaldehyde that contaminates your home. In addition, ivory betel can absorb urea (feces and urine residue vapor) which makes your bedroom smell bad. But remember, betel ivory is a poisonous plant, keep it away from children and pets.

Tip: don't water these two vines too often. English and Devil's Ivy require very little water and indirect sunlight. Put 1-2 pots in your garage to help absorb exhaust gases.

Lili

According to NASA, the best types of lilies that can filter indoor pollutants are peace lily , flamingo lily , and lilyturf . Lilies are included as flowers that are easy and economical to care for. Place your pot lilies in a cool place out of direct sunlight so they can thrive. Lilies can filter a wide variety of pollutants, such as ammonia, benzene, formalin, and trichlorethylene.

Chinese evergreen (sri fortune)

This broad and wavy leafy plant is very effective for filtering indoor pollutants, such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichlorethylene. When it blooms, Sri Rejeki will bear red berries which can also ward off bad pollutants.

Tips: The longer you maintain sri fortune, the better this plant will work to get rid of pollution. So, take good care of your sri fortune to get its optimal benefits.

Fern

Ferns are ornamental plants that are most commonly found in many yards as a shade and an antidote to formaldehyde from exhaust gases. For those of you who have dry skin types, ferns are your best friend. Ferns store a lot of moisture which is very beneficial for keeping the air cool. The moisture from the fern will also do a lot of good for your dry skin.

Tip: Place your ferns in direct sunlight and regularly water the fern leaves with water.