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1. What should you pay attention to when growing flowers at home?

①Do not raise plants that are harmful to the human body. Lilac and tuberose can emit particles that stimulate the sense of smell at night, which has an adverse effect on patients with hypertension and heart disease; the fragrance of oleander can make people drowsy and reduce intelligence; the particles emitted by hydrangea can cause skin allergies and itching; tulip flowers contain toxic alkali, and excessive contact can easily cause hair loss; the oily fragrance emitted by pine and cypress flowers and trees can affect people's appetite.

② Do not grow flowers and trees that are incompatible with each other. When roses and mignonette are together, the mignonette will wither, but before it withers it will release a substance that poisons the rose and kills it. Herbaceous flowers such as poppies, orchids, carnations, violets, and lilies do not get along well with other flowers.

③ Patients are not allowed to keep flowers indoors. Fungal spores produced in the soil of flower pots will spread into the indoor air, causing surface or internal infections of the human body, and may also invade the human skin, respiratory tract, external auditory canal, meninges and brain. This will make the situation even worse for patients who already have illnesses and poor physical conditions, and will be especially harmful to leukemia patients and organ transplant recipients.

2. How to choose plant species reasonably?

When choosing plant species, you should decide based on the size of the room, lighting conditions and personal preferences, with a primary and a secondary basis. Fully consider the weak natural light conditions indoors, and choose more species that like and tolerate shade, such as the rainbow iron tree, wrinkled peperomia, variegated vinca, syngonium, as well as green ivy, spider orchid, monstera, dieffenbachia, bamboo palm, asparagus fern, scattered bamboo, crabapple, orchid, rubber tree, Clivia, Dutch iron, and rubber tree.

3. How to pay attention to the color of green plants?

The colors should be harmonious. The leaf color should be chosen to be harmonious with the colors of the walls and furniture. If you have green or brown walls, don’t match them with dark green plants, otherwise it will cast a gloomy vibe. In addition, the choice of leaf color for rooms with different functions should also be different. The study should create a sense of tranquility, so white, yellow (or stripes), light pink, etc. should be the main colors; while the bedroom should increase a sense of relaxation, so light green leaves are preferred.

4. How to choose green plants according to the season?

Generally speaking, the main focus in spring should be on flower viewing; in summer, the main focus should be on foliage viewing, with simple, cool flowers such as asparagus fern, colorful taro, and pilea; in autumn, fruit-viewing potted flowers such as chrysanthemum and coral bean can be used; in winter, poinsettia, camellia, daffodils, plum blossoms, etc. can be used for embellishment.

5. How to configure green plants reasonably?

The centerpiece of your indoor plant accessories should be in a top-notch location with the best sight line, one that looks pleasing to the eye from any angle. Generally, the best visual effect is at a sight line position of 2.1 to 2.3 meters above the ground. At the same time, attention should be paid to the arrangement and combination of plants, such as "low in front and high in the back", "small and bright leaves in the front, large and dark green leaves in the back", etc. To increase the coolness of the room, you can use a dense arrangement in the corner to create a jungle atmosphere.

6. How to place green plants properly?

If flowers with too dense branches and leaves are placed improperly, they may cast large shadows in the room, so tall woody foliage plants should be placed in corners, next to cabinets or behind sofas. Let the furniture block the lower part of the plants and make their upper parts extend out, changing the shape and atmosphere of the space.

7. What kind of furniture goes with different plants?

Palm can be paired with iron, glass and highly decorative furniture. Weeping plants with delicate leaves, such as birch and willow, make people feel like they are in a courtyard, and can create a warm feeling when paired with soft printed cotton fabrics. Plants with graceful lines, such as yucca and lily of the valley, are suitable for modern spaces with a minimalist flavor.

8. What kind of plants are suitable for a newly renovated house?

Chlorophytum: A pot of Chlorophytum in a room of 8 to 10m2 is equivalent to an air purifier.

Aloe vera: Aloe vera has a certain effect in absorbing odors and can also beautify the room, and its effect lasts for a long time.

Cactus: Most plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen during the day, and the opposite at night. Cacti, tiger plants, sedums, aloe vera and spider plants all absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

Peace tree: Currently, large plants such as peace tree and camphor tree are popular on the market. They can release a fresh gas that makes people feel happy.

Green bonsai plants with fruits: Fruits are the best deodorizers, such as pears, oranges, cantaloupe, small pumpkins, etc.

9. What green plants are suitable for the living room?

There are two things to note when arranging your living room:

First, the place where the plants are placed should not block the walking path;

Second, flowers should be placed as close to the edge as possible, and tall plants should not be placed in the middle of the living room. Many families have living rooms connected to dining rooms, which can be separated by plants, such as hanging green ivy, ivy, spider plants, etc., and money trees and rubber trees can be placed on the ground. This will form a green curtain, which looks natural, beautiful and elegant.

10. What green plants are suitable for the bedroom?

The bedroom is a place for people to rest and its area is relatively small, so it is not advisable to arrange too many plants in it. It is advisable to arrange small potted flowers, such as aloe vera, asparagus fern, etc., and try not to arrange hanging plants. You can also arrange flower arrangements with elegant colors and fragrance, such as mountain lilies and daffodils.

11. What green plants are suitable for the study room?

The study is a place for reading and working, so when decorating it, you should pay attention to creating an elegant and quiet atmosphere. Do not choose too many plants, and it is better to choose foliage plants or potted flowers with lighter colors. For example, place one or two pots of asparagus fern, evergreen, etc. on the desk, and place hanging plants on the wall above the bookshelf to make the whole study look elegant and fresh. In addition, you can also place some flower arrangements in the study. The colors of the flower arrangement should not be too strong. Simple oriental style flower arrangement is appropriate. You can also arrange two bonsai pots.

12. What green plants are suitable for the kitchen?

The kitchen is generally small in area and is equipped with cooking utensils, cabinets, etc. Therefore, the layout should be simple rather than complicated, and small rather than large. The temperature and humidity in the kitchen fluctuate greatly, so you should choose some small potted flowers with strong adaptability, such as pansies. Specifically, you can choose small azaleas, small pine trees, small dragon blood trees, or ferns and place them on top of the food cabinet or by the window. In addition, you can also hang edible plants such as small red peppers, onions, and garlic on the wall as decoration. It is worth noting that flowers with too much pollen should not be used in the kitchen to avoid the pollen being scattered into the food when they bloom.

13. What green plants are suitable for the bathroom?

The bathroom is small in size, generally has high humidity and is dark, which is not conducive to the growth of general plants. Therefore, ferns with strong resistance and shade tolerance should be selected. It is ideal to use a hanging basin in the bathroom, and the hanging height should be such that the basin will not be washed away by water when showering.

14. What kind of green plants are suitable for corridors and stairs?

Generally, home corridors are narrow and have a lot of people coming and going, so when choosing plants, it is better to choose small potted flowers, such as miniature coconut palms, ferns, variegated caladiums, etc. You can also choose different plants according to the color of the wall. If the wall is light-colored such as white or yellow, you should choose colorful plants; if the wall is dark, you should choose light-colored plants. If the stairs are wide, place some small foliage plants or seasonal flowers on every other step. You can put some green ivy or ferns on the handrails; if the platform is wide, you can place rubber trees, money trees, etc.