Hazy weather, do you have poisonous plants at home?

Drip Water Guanyin

It has the effect of removing dust from the air.

Dripping Avalokitesvara, Araceae, Alocasia genus, also known as Dripping Water Lotus, Guanyin Lotus, Bergamot Lotus, etc. It is called Aunt Taro in Taiwan. It is native to South America and is a common ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical areas. It is commonly known as scar. Taro, Wolfsbane (Guangdong), wild taro, mountain taro, big root taro, big insect taro, heavenly taro, Tianmeng, etc., when used as ornamental plants, they are called Dripping Guanyin. It is a perennial evergreen herb with medicinal value. The bulbs and leaves can be used medicinally, but they are poisonous. The leaf juice will be poisonous when ingested. Under warm and humid conditions with sufficient soil moisture, water will drip downward from the leaf tips or leaf edges, and the flowers that bloom resemble Guanyin, so it is called Dripping Guanyin.

Note: The white juice in the stem of Dripping Guanyin is poisonous, and the dripping water is also poisonous. If you accidentally touch or eat the juice, it will cause discomfort in the throat and mouth, and a burning sensation in the stomach. Special attention should be paid to preventing accidental ingestion by young children. But Dripping Guanyin is not a carcinogenic plant.

African Jasmine

The volatile oils produced have significant bactericidal effects. It can relax people, facilitate sleep, and improve work efficiency.

Evergreen vine, with stems up to 4 meters long, opposite leaves, 15 cm long, broadly ovate, oblong, with pointed apex, thick leathery, entire margin, dark surface Green, blooming in summer, corymb-shaped inflorescences, axillary, 5-lobed sepals, tall saucer-shaped corolla, 5-lobed apex, lobes oval-elliptical, corolla tube 6 cm long, ivory white, waxy, richly aromatic, The follicles are oval, as big as mangoes, with white silky seed hairs on the top of the seeds.

African jasmine easily adapts to unfamiliar environments and can be grown in courtyards and balconies.

White Palm

Suppresses exhaust gases exhaled by the human body, such as ammonia and acetone. At the same time, it can also filter benzene, trichlorethylene and formaldehyde in the air. Its high evaporation rate prevents the nasal mucosa from drying out, greatly reducing the possibility of illness.

White palm, also known as: bract taro, smooth sailing, peace taro, lily intention, peace lily, plant height 45 to 60 cm, with short rhizomes, mostly in clusters. It likes a warm, humid, semi-shady environment and avoids strong direct sunlight. Distributed in Colombia, born in tropical rain forests. There are currently nearly 30 species in the world, and 5 species have been introduced and cultivated in my country in recent years.

Chlorophytum

It can absorb 95% of carbon monoxide and 85% of formaldehyde in the air.

Chlorophytum can perform photosynthesis under weak light. Chlorophytum can absorb toxic and harmful gases in the air. A pot of spider plant is equivalent to an air purifier in a room of 8 to 10 square meters. Generally, raising 1 to 2 pots of spider plants in the room can release oxygen 24 hours a day and absorb formaldehyde, styrene, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and other carcinogens in the air. The spider plant has a particularly strong ability to absorb certain harmful substances. For example, the carbon monoxide and formaldehyde mixed in the air can reach 95% and 85% respectively. The spider plant can also decompose benzene and absorb relatively stable harmful substances such as nicotine in cigarette smoke. Therefore, the spider plant Also known as a green purifier for indoor air.

Aloe Vera

A pot of Aloe Vera is equivalent to a Jiutai biological air cleaner

Potted Aloe Vera has a reputation as an air purification expert. A pot of aloe vera is equivalent to a Jiutai biological air cleaner, which can absorb formaldehyde, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and other harmful substances. It is particularly strong at absorbing formaldehyde. Under 4 hours of light conditions, a pot of aloe vera can eliminate 90% of formaldehyde in one square meter of air. It can also kill harmful microorganisms in the air and absorb dust, which is very helpful in purifying the living environment. Great effect. When the indoor harmful air is too high, spots will appear on the leaves of aloe vera, which is a signal for help. As long as a few more pots of aloe vera are added indoors, the indoor air quality will become normal again.

Monstera deliciosa

Expert in absorbing formaldehyde

Monstera deliciosa, also known as Penglai banana, turtle banana, turtle taro, electric wire grass, Tuanlong bamboo, etc. , the young leaves are heart-shaped and have no holes. When they grow up, they become broadly ovate, pinnately deeply lobed, with oval perforations between the veins. The leaves have long stalks and are dark green. Buddha flame inflorescence, Buddha flame bract boat-shaped; blooms in November, light yellow. Monstera prefers cool and humid climate conditions and is not cold tolerant. The room temperature in winter should not be lower than 10°C and is not tolerant to high temperatures. It is native to the tropical rain forests of Mexico. It likes a warm and humid environment and avoids direct sunlight. It is not cold tolerant.

The function of Monstera deliciosa in purifying the air is slightly weaker. It is not as versatile as Chlorophytum and Aloe Vera in purifying the air. But Monstera deliciosa has a more obvious effect on removing formaldehyde from the air. In addition, Monstera deliciosa has the effect of absorbing carbon dioxide at night, which is very helpful in improving indoor air quality and increasing oxygen content. In addition, Monstera deliciosa generally has larger plants, elegant shape, and relatively sparse and beautiful leaves, so it is a Very ideal indoor plant. The fruits of Monstera deliciosa can be used for cooking when ripe, and their aroma is like pineapple or banana.

Asparagus

Removes bacteria and viruses in the air

The plant aroma contained in Asparagus has antibacterial ingredients, which can remove bacteria and viruses in the air. It has It has health care function, so the smell released by asparagus has the power of sterilizing and beneficial bacteria. In addition, asparagus has high medicinal value. Dig its fleshy roots, wash away the dust and dirt on them, and dry them for later use or use them fresh. The leaf-like branches can be used and harvested at any time, and they all have the effect of relieving cough, moistening the lungs, cooling blood and detoxifying.

Cactus

The best plant to reduce electromagnetic radiation

Cactus, also known as cactus, avalokitesvara, king tree, etc., is a plant of the Cactaceae family and is the only plant in the world. *There are 70-110 genera and more than 2,000 species. They often grow in dry environments such as deserts and are a type of succulents. Mainly distributed in arid areas of tropical and subtropical regions such as South America, Africa, southern my country and Southeast Asia. Cactus has a strong anti-inflammatory and sterilizing effect. In terms of dealing with pollution, cactus is the best plant to reduce electromagnetic radiation. In addition, cacti absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen at night. Placing a cactus in the room at night can supplement oxygen and facilitate sleep.

Clivia

A freshener that releases oxygen and absorbs smoke

Clivia, also known as Lycoris Lycoris and Lycoris macrophylla, is a member of the Amaryllidaceae genus Clivia. Ornamental flowers. Native to southern South Africa. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a flowering period of 30 to 50 days, mainly in winter and spring. It also blooms from New Year's Day to Spring Festival. It avoids strong light and is a semi-shade plant. It likes cool weather and avoids high temperatures. The suitable growth temperature is 15~25℃, and growth will stop if it is lower than 5℃. It likes rich, well-drained soil and moist soil, and avoids dry environments. Clivia has high ornamental value and is often grown in pots in greenhouses for ornamental purposes in China. Propagate by division or seed.

An adult Clivia can absorb 1 liter of air a day and night, release 80% of oxygen, and photosynthesis can occur under extremely weak light. It does not emit carbon dioxide at night. Two or three pots of Clivia in a room of more than ten square meters can absorb the indoor smoke. Especially in the cold winter in the north, because the doors and windows are closed and the indoor air is not circulated, Clivia will play a very important role. Good air conditioning function to keep indoor air fresh.