3 types of plants with antibacterial effects

Plants not only absorb substances through their leaves, but their roots and bacteria in the soil also play an important role in removing harmful substances. The following three types of plants are most suitable for placing indoors.

Plants that absorb toxic chemicals

Aloe vera, spider plant, tiger tail plant, spider plant, and monstera are natural scavengers that can remove harmful substances from the air. Studies have shown that tiger tail plants and spider plants can absorb more than 80% of harmful gases in the room and have a strong ability to absorb formaldehyde. Aloe vera is also good at absorbing formaldehyde and can absorb 90% of the formaldehyde contained in 1 cubic meter of air.

Ivy, cycad, chrysanthemum, kumquat, pomegranate, half-flower, rose, camellia, pomegranate, Milan, daisy, wintersweet, marigold, etc. can effectively remove harmful substances such as sulfur dioxide, chlorine, ether, ethylene, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen peroxide.

Orchids, osmanthus, wintersweets, variegated taro, and red-backed osmanthus are natural dust collectors. Their cilia can intercept and absorb floating particles and smoke in the air.

Plants that repel mosquitoes

As the weather warms up, plants that can repel mosquitoes have become the focus of attention. Mosquito repellent herb is such a plant. It is an aromatic geranium plant with a modified genetic structure and was introduced from Australia in recent years. The plant is drought-resistant and can grow to maturity within half a year. With proper maintenance, it can live for 10 to 15 years. The shape of its branches and leaves can be changed at will, making it have a high ornamental value.

Mosquito repellent vanilla emits a fresh and elegant lemon scent, which has a good mosquito repellent effect indoors, but has no toxic side effects on the human body. The higher the temperature, the more fragrance it emits and the better the mosquito repellent effect. According to tests, a pot of mosquito-repellent herb 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 bacteria

The volatile oils produced by aromatic flowers such as rose, osmanthus, violet, jasmine, lemon, rose, dianthus, lily of the valley, and crape myrtle have significant bactericidal effects.

Plants such as crape myrtle, jasmine, and lemon can kill protozoa such as diphtheria and dysentery bacteria within 5 minutes. The fragrance emitted by plants such as roses, carnations, lily of the valley, violets, roses, and osmanthus has a significant inhibitory effect on the growth and reproduction of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Pneumococcus, and Staphylococcus.