Plants that can absorb toxic chemicals
Aloe, Chlorophytum, Huwei orchid, orchid and bamboo are natural scavengers, which can remove harmful substances in the air. The results show that Huwei orchid and Chlorophytum can absorb more than 80% of the harmful gases in the room, and the ability to absorb formaldehyde is very strong. Aloe is also a good absorption of formaldehyde, can absorb 1 cubic meter of air containing 90% of formaldehyde.
Ivy, Tieshu, chrysanthemum, kumquat, pomegranate, half lotus, rose flower, camellia, pomegranate, Milan, Daisy, wintersweet, marigold can effectively remove sulfur dioxide, chlorine, ether, ethylene, carbon monoxide, nitrogen peroxide and other harmful substances.
Orchid, osmanthus, wintersweet, taro and red back osmanthus are natural dust collectors. Their cilia can intercept and absorb floating particles and smoke in the air.
Mosquito repellent plants
As the weather gets warmer, plants that can repel mosquitoes have become the focus of people's attention. Mosquito clean vanilla is such a plant. It is an aromatic Geranium plant with altered genetic structure, which was introduced from Australia in recent years. The plant is drought resistant, can grow and mature within half a year, can survive for 10-15 years properly maintained, and the shape of its branches and leaves can be changed at will, which has high ornamental value. Yujingvanilla has a fresh and elegant lemon fragrance, which has a good effect of mosquito repellent indoors, but no toxic and side effects on human body. The higher the temperature is, the more fragrance it emits, the better the effect of mosquito repellent. According to the test, a basin of mosquito net herbs with a crown of more than 30 cm can drive away the mosquitoes in the room with an area of more than 10 square meters.
In addition, a plant called pyrethroids contains pyrethroids, which can also effectively repel mosquitoes.
Plants that kill germs
The volatile oil produced by fragrant flowers such as rose, osmanthus, violet, jasmine, lemon, rose, carnation, lily of the valley and crape myrtle has significant bactericidal effect.
Crape myrtle, jasmine, lemon and other plants can kill diphtheria and dysentery bacteria and other original bacteria within 5 minutes. The fragrance of rose, carnation, lily of the valley, violet, rose, osmanthus and other plants obviously inhibited the growth and reproduction of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, pneumococcus and Staphylococcus.
Cactus and other succulent plants originated in tropical arid areas, whose stomata on the succulent stems close in the daytime and open at night, make oxygen while absorbing carbon dioxide, so as to increase the concentration of negative ions in the indoor air.
Tiger skin orchid, tiger tail orchid, Agave, palm brown hair, cabbage, Sedum, rooting, pineapple and other plants can also purify the air at night.
Planting climbing plants around the home, such as mountain tiger, grape, morning glory, wisteria, rose and so on, so that they can climb along the wall or along the frame, forming a green canopy, which can effectively reduce the solar radiation and greatly reduce the indoor temperature.
Clove, jasmine, rose, violet, mint and other plants can make people relaxed and happy, which is conducive to sleep and improve work efficiency.
II. Plants not suitable for bedrooms
1. Chinese rose: the fragrance of Chinese rose makes a person suddenly feel sick in the chest, suffocating and having difficulty breathing.
2. Orchid: the fragrance of orchid will make people over excited and cause insomnia.
3. Mimosa: the Mimosa alkali in its body is a highly toxic organic substance, which will cause hair to fall off after excessive contact with human body.
4. Night primrose: Night primrose can emit a large number of particles that strongly stimulate the sense of smell. Patients with high blood pressure and heart disease are prone to feel dizziness, depression and discomfort, or even aggravate the disease.
5. Tulip: tulip flowers contain a kind of poisonous alkali. If they are exposed to it for too long, they will accelerate hair shedding.
6. Oleander: the smell of the flower of oleander will make people drowsy and reduce their intelligence. The milky white liquid excreted by oleander will be poisoned if it is exposed for too long.
7. Pine and cypress flowers and trees: the fragrant smell of pine and cypress flowers and trees can stimulate the stomach and intestines of the human body. If you smell it too long, it will not only affect the appetite of many people, but also make pregnant women feel upset, nauseous and dizzy.
8. Hydrangea: the particles emitted by Hydrangea may cause skin allergy and pruritus in some people.
9. Bauhinia Flower: if the pollen emitted by Bauhinia Flower has been exposed to people for too long, it will induce asthma, decorate the living room TV background wall, or aggravate the cough symptoms.
10. Lilies: if the fragrance of lilies is smelled for too long, it will make people's central nervous system over excited and cause loss.