People nowaday have higher requests for quality of life compared to the past. When looking for a place to stay, location, transportation are just a start. The design and the decoration are next.
Except for choosing furniture such as a sofa and a dining table to match the design, people start to hang drawings and put some potted plants to create a relaxed mood at home. Here to introduce some plants which can not only give color in the house but also give you fresh air.
Ceriman (Monstera Deliciosa)
When it comes to indoor planting,there must be Ceriman. Ceriman is a shade-tolerant plant which likes a warm and humid environment. It cannot be put under the sun directly, otherwise the sun will burn the leaves! It would be a good place to put Ceriman beside the balcony, next to the window where there occasionally comes light. Don’t forget to keep the soil a little wet and spray a little water on the leaves.
Ceriman can also purify the air. Because of the large leaf, it has a good effect on absorbing carbon dioxide and formaldehyde in the air.
Pothos (Epipremnum Aureum)
As one of the easy-to-grow plants, Pothos basically survive at room temperature. Its light requirement is low, and it can be cultivated in both soil and water. If planted in soil, just replenish water when it is dry. Pothos should not be exposed to strong sunlight or the leaves will turn yellow, resulting in a shortened lifespan.
Pothos have heart-shaped leaves, as well as a glossy and smooth surface, making It exquisite and charming when kept in the glass flower pot. Also, Pothos can effectively remove the pollution and odor in the air.
Snake Plant (Dracaena Trifasciata)
Snake Plant is a natural "air scavenger"! It has the ability to release negative ions and purify dust. It can absorb 80% of harmful gasses in the air. It not only absorbs carbon dioxide at night, but also releases oxygen!
A 3-inch pot of Snake Plant can purify indoor air of about 1 ping, so it is very suitable to place in the office or in the house where the air needs to be freshened.
Snake Plant is very easy to plant, drought-tolerant, shade-tolerant, and does not need to be watered too much, so it is very suitable for novices.
Plants can definitely purify the air. Although it may not be effective enough compared to the technic products, it is natural and can also become a decoration to light up the home which none of the technology can reach to.
Plants also have the power of healing. When you are in a bad mood, give yourself one minute, sitting next to a green and staring at it.You will find yourself calm down and be able to move on again.