Still worried about decoration pollution? I have found all the plants that absorb formaldehyde for you

Monstera

Monstera can not only absorb carbon dioxide at night to prepare for photosynthesis the next day, but it can also absorb some harmful gases such as formaldehyde, TVOC, and benzene. Basically, the amount of formaldehyde absorbed by one Monstera and 10g of coconut charcoal is similar. It can indeed achieve the effect of purifying indoor air

Schefflera ovata

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First, it can absorb nicotine and other harmful substances in the air and convert them into harmless plant-specific substances through photosynthesis, which can more or less reduce the harm of secondhand smoke. Second, Schefflera can reduce the formaldehyde concentration by about 9 mg per hour.

Azalea

Azalea can absorb harmful gases such as formaldehyde and sulfur dioxide in the room, but few people know about this function. Planting it indoors can absorb harmful substances and allow people to enjoy the flowers, killing two birds with one stone.

Cyclamen

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The leaves of cyclamen can absorb sulfur dioxide, and then convert it into non-toxic or low-toxic substances such as sulfates through oxidation.

Dripping Guanyin

(Author: Qingxin Feiyang Source: Sina Blog)

The weeping angel is actually a calla lily. The biggest characteristic of the weeping angel is that it maintains the balance between carbon dioxide and oxygen, and it can reduce noise and even regulate humidity. However, the indoor weeping angel is more capable of absorbing dust and purifying the air.

Note: It is not recommended to plant this plant if there are children, elderly people or pets at home. The water dripping from the weeping angel and the juice from its roots and rhizomes are poisonous.

White Anthurium

It can effectively purify volatile organic compounds such as alcohol, acetone, trichloroethylene, benzene, toluene, chlorine monoxide, ozone, etc. in the air. It is usually placed next to the kitchen to purify the air and remove cooking odors, fumes and volatile substances.

Maidenhair fern

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The maidenhair fern can absorb about 20 micrograms of formaldehyde per hour, which can inhibit the release of xylene and toluene from computer monitors and printers, and is therefore considered the most effective biological "purifier". For people who often deal with paints and coatings, or who have people around them who smoke heavily, it is best to place a pot of maidenhair fern at the workplace.

Chlorophytum

(Author: Big Cat Source: zol Forum)

Chlorophytum is shade-tolerant and can carry out photosynthesis under weak light. Studies have found that placing a pot of Chlorophytum in a room of 8-10 square meters is equivalent to adding an air purifier, which can adsorb more than 80% of formaldehyde.

Peperomia

Experiments conducted by the Environmental Hygiene Teaching and Research Section of the School of Public Health of Harbin Medical University found that Chinese evergreen absorbs formaldehyde very quickly and can reach a stable value of formaldehyde absorption in about 3 hours.

Tiger Piranha

Tiger tail orchid can absorb more than 80% of harmful gases in the room, has a strong ability to absorb formaldehyde, and can effectively remove harmful substances such as sulfur dioxide, chlorine, ether, ethylene, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, etc.

Pothos

(Author: Yi Mei Source: Sina Blog)

Green radish can absorb formaldehyde, benzene and other harmful gases in the room.

Clivia

(Author: Lan Chi Qiu Bai Source: Shijiazhuang Clivia Bar)

In addition to absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, Clivia also has a certain cleansing effect on formaldehyde and dust in the air.

Brazilian Iron

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The leaves and roots of the Brazilian iron tree can absorb xylene, toluene, trichloroethylene, benzene and formaldehyde, and decompose them into harmless substances, which are suitable for indoor air purification.

Silver Queen

Silver Queen can absorb formaldehyde and purify indoor air when placed indoors. Moreover, Silver Queen can survive in dark places with poor ventilation. It can be said to be one of the must-have plants for home.

Lucky Bamboo

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Lucky bamboo can indeed absorb harmful substances such as formaldehyde in the air, but while absorbing, the lucky bamboo itself tends to turn yellow and wilt.

Drug Weed

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Melissa officinalis is also called mint and lemon balm. From its common name, you can tell that this plant can definitely absorb harmful substances. Indeed, the drug-absorbing grass can absorb formaldehyde, radon, benzene, ammonia, sulfur dioxide, as well as smoke, odor, carbon dioxide, etc. and convert them into non-toxic substances. According to monitoring by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the three-hour elimination rate of formaldehyde by the drug-absorbing grass is 92.4%, and the 72-hour elimination rate is 98.5%, so the drug-absorbing grass has a good absorption effect on formaldehyde.

Aspidistra

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Aspidistra has a certain effect in absorbing formaldehyde. In addition, it also has a certain absorption effect on harmful substances such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen fluoride. It can also absorb dust and purify the air when placed indoors.

ivy

(Author: Ximen Qiushu Source: Sina Blog)

Ivy can effectively remove formaldehyde and benzene. Then it decomposes into two harmful substances, which can not only absorb formaldehyde present in floors, insulation materials, and plywood, but also xylene which is harmful to the kidneys and hidden in wallpaper.

Agave

(Author: Gao Junjie Source: Sina Blog)

Agave is also good at absorbing formaldehyde. In addition to absorbing formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, benzene and other substances and purifying the air, agave can also be used to make wine!

Happy Tree

The lucky tree potted plant can remove indoor odors and absorb pollution caused by decoration such as formaldehyde and benzene. It can also absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen at night, increase the negative ion content in the air, and increase the air humidity.

Precautions

Having said so much, the role of plants in removing formaldehyde is at most auxiliary. The most important method is to let the formaldehyde evaporate on its own.

1. Open all the drawers, cabinets, wardrobes, etc. in the house, and open the windows opposite the house to enhance air circulation.

2. Use high temperature to accelerate the emission of formaldehyde. It is best to wait until the summer before moving into a newly renovated house, as high temperatures can promote the volatilization of formaldehyde.

3. Use activated carbon and place it in the corners of the room with strong temperature to absorb formaldehyde. However, the activated carbon needs to be replaced regularly. Generally, if it is used to treat exhaust gas, it needs to be replaced every three months.

4. When decorating, try to choose materials with low formaldehyde emissions to eliminate it at the root!

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