Plants not only rely on leaves to absorb substances, but also the roots of plants and bacteria in the soil play an important role in removing harmful substances. It is most suitable to place the following three types of plants in the room

Plants that absorb toxic chemicals

Aloe vera, Chlorophytum, tiger tail orchid, Phyllostachys pubescens and tortoise backed bamboo are natural scavengers, which can remove harmful substances from the air. Studies have shown that tiger tailed orchid and Chlorophytum can absorb more than 80% of indoor harmful gases and have a strong ability to absorb formaldehyde. Aloe is also a good hand in absorbing formaldehyde. It can absorb 90% of formaldehyde contained in 1 cubic meter of air

Ivy, hemlock, chrysanthemum, kumquat, pomegranate, Ramulus chinensis, rose, camellia, pomegranate, Milan, Daisy, Chimonanthus praecox, marigold, etc. can effectively remove sulfur dioxide, chlorine, ether, ethylene, carbon monoxide, nitrogen peroxide and other harmful substances

Orchid, Osmanthus fragrans, Chimonanthus praecox, flower leaf taro and red back osmanthus are natural dust collectors. Their cilia can intercept and absorb floating particles and smoke in the air

Mosquito repellent plant

As the weather gets warmer, mosquito repellent plants have become the focus of attention. Mosquito net vanilla is such a plant. It is an aromatic Geranium plant whose genetic structure has been changed. It 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 if properly maintained, and the shape of its branches and leaves can be changed at will, so it has high ornamental value

Mosquito purifying vanilla emits a fresh and elegant lemon fragrance. It has a good mosquito repellent effect indoors, but has no toxic and side effects on human body. The higher the temperature, the more fragrance it emits, and the better the mosquito repellent effect. According to the test, a basin of mosquito net vanilla with a crown width of more than 30 cm can drive away mosquitoes in a room with an area of more than 10 square meters. In addition, a plant called pyrethrum contains pyrethrin, which can also effectively repel mosquitoes

Plants that kill germs

The volatile oils produced by fragrant flowers such as rose, Osmanthus fragrans, violet, jasmine, lemon, rose, carnation, lily of the valley and crape myrtle have significant bactericidal effect

Crape myrtle, jasmine, lemon and other plants can kill native bacteria such as diphtheria and dysentery in 5 minutes. The fragrance of rose, carnation, lily of the valley, violet, rose, osmanthus and other plants can significantly inhibit the growth and reproduction of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, pneumococcus and Staphylococcus