Bad air in the booth? With these ten plants you declare war on stuffy indoor climate and harmful exhaust fumes.
Particulate matter, exhaust fumes, bad air - especially in big cities, a bit of fresh air has almost become a luxury. The consequences of a bad indoor climate: dizziness, lethargy, tiredness and even respiratory problems. If you can't buy an expensive air filter or a house in the country, you don't have to do without fresh air. Because a few indoor plants convert carbon dioxide and Co. into fresh oxygen for our lungs and find their place in every small apartment without a balcony. We will show you ten plants that are particularly suitable for fresh wind in the apartment. These green air fresheners not only make the difference in living rooms - they are also ideal in bedrooms and offices.
1. Weeping Fig
The evergreen birch fig (also called Ficus Benjamina) is a popular houseplant in Germany. It is considered to be particularly easy to care for, only regular watering is required so that the beautiful leaves do not dry out. But the birch fig is more than a pretty decoration: it reduces annoying pollutants such as xylene, toluene and formaldehyde, which are used in the production of glue and paint, for example, evaporate from these substances and can get into our ambient air. However, the birch fig reduces these substances in the air and thus ensures an improved indoor climate.
2. Moonflower
The moon flower (Ipomoea) is not only particularly beautiful - it also purifies the air excellently, which is why it is often used as a decoration with fresh air production, especially in smoking areas. Her speci alty is solvents: benzene, xylene and other components of paints and adhesives don't stand a chance against the white flower. Visually, the plant shines above all with its radiant white flowers, which seem to glow almost like the moon, especially at dusk. The beautiful climbing plant is not only a decorative enrichment, it helpsalso stressed lungs.
3. Bow Hemp
The bow hemp (Sansevieria trifasciata) is a jolly fellow and, due to its slow growth, stays with its owner for a long time. It also does not need a lot of care, a bright location is enough for the plant, so that it is also suitable for people without a green thumb. The bow hemp is not only robust: it also cleans the air of numerous pollutants. Furthermore, the arch hemp ensures a good supply of oxygen - the plant almost acts like a natural air filter system.
4. Orchids
Graceful, beautiful and delicate are the words that many think of when it comes to orchids. But useful? This is also one side of the popular houseplant. The orchid can not only look good: it also clears up harmful exhaust fumes. The plant reliably binds xylene, toluene and formaldehyde in particular, thus ensuring clean, he althy indoor air. When it comes to orchid care, on the other hand, the plant is truly a diva and needs a lot of attention and a skilled hand.
5. Kentia Palm
The Kentia palm (Howea) from the subtropics is one of the most popular indoor plants in Germany. And rightly so: not only does the green palm exude a feeling of the exotic and holiday - it is also extremely robust and an ideal air filter. A partially shaded location and a little water from time to time are enough for the plant to live up to 40 years. During this time, it filters pollutants from the air and ensures a consistently good indoor climate with an above-average production of oxygen.
6. Dragon Tree
The dragon tree (Dracaena) is the right choice, especially for destroying formaldehyde from the indoor air: up to 70% of the harmful gas is destroyed by the plant in 24 hours. The plant also reliably removes other pollutants. The dragon tree and its species are also not to be sneezed at visually: Dark green, burgundy and yellow varieties exude an exotic charm. Only children and animals should not come within reach of the plant - it is for themDragon tree is poisonous.
7. Spider Plant
The spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is one of the most sought-after plants for air purification in polluted homes. It filters almost all formaldehyde from the air and converts it into oxygen. The plant also helps against smoky air in smokers' households. In addition to its good filter activity, the spider plant is particularly robust and undemanding. It needs little water and can survive being landed in hands without green thumbs.
8. Ivy
Ivy (Hedera) is probably one of the most effective air purifiers: The climbing plant can eliminate up to 90% of benzene (which is found in car exhaust fumes, among other things) within a day filter the air. In addition, the ivy ensures a constant supply of oxygen. As a growth on the house wall, the plant also acts as an air conditioner. On warm days, the climbing plant ensures a pleasant room temperature, in cold winter it has an additional insulating effect and thus ensures a good indoor climate. The ivy is also suitable as a houseplant - the plant does not tolerate only dry heating air particularly well.
9. Peace Lily
Flattflagge, Einblatt or Spathiphyllum - the peace lily is known by many names and is widespread. The evergreen plant is popular above all for its longevity, but also for its beautiful leaf shape. It is considered to be particularly robust and thrives with little water in a bright location without much care. But the peace lily can do even more: regardless of whether it is ammonia or benzene, the peace lily declares war on pollutants and avoids bad air. The only drawback: the plant is poisonous and some people with allergies are sensitive to it.
10. Chrysanthemum
The chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum) is not only one of the most beautiful air purifiers - it is also extremely effective. It binds almost all pollutants from ammonia to xylene and ensures that you can breathe easily. In spring and autumn, the different types of chrysanthemums then bloom in all possible colors, then dry up and form new shoots,that bear the next blossoms. However, the beautiful plant has one disadvantage: it should be kept out of the reach of animals, as it can be poisonous to dogs and cats.
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