Can Monstera absorb formaldehyde?

1. Strong ability

Nowadays, after house decoration, even if very environmentally friendly materials are used, trace amounts of formaldehyde will be released. Each material releases a little, and when many kinds of decoration materials are combined, the amount of formaldehyde released is very large. Therefore, after decoration, the house needs to be ventilated for half a year before moving in. Of course, many families choose to buy some potted plants to freshen the air, eliminate formaldehyde, and make the room more suitable for people to live in. Although studies have shown that the amount of formaldehyde removed by plants is very small and it is a long process, they can help purify the air and remove formaldehyde. When it comes to removing formaldehyde from green plants, Monstera ranks first among plants in its ability to purify formaldehyde and has the strongest ability to absorb toxins.

Many people think that plants such as spider plants and aloe vera are good at purifying formaldehyde. When they move to a new home, they always buy a few pots to beautify the environment and purify the air. However, few people buy Monstera, which can eliminate the most formaldehyde. Monstera is also rare in the market, and many merchants have reported that this plant is difficult to sell because the cycle is too long. The reason for this phenomenon is probably that Monstera is not well-known and few people know its abilities.

2. Conclusions from the experiment

Recently, the Nanjing Gardening Bureau has conducted repeated experiments in conjunction with a number of institutions and found that green plants have the effect of reducing harmful gases such as formaldehyde in the air. Among them, Monstera deliciosa removed nearly 90% of formaldehyde, ranking first among all home decoration plants and becoming a veritable dark horse. With this research, I believe more people will choose Monstera as a home decoration plant, and it will also play a greater role in removing harmful air and purifying the living environment.

Of course, no matter how strong Monstera's ability to eliminate formaldehyde is, if the house needs to be purified after decoration, it is still necessary to ventilate it frequently. Green plants can help eliminate formaldehyde, and this is a long process. Purchasing such plants after moving in can eliminate formaldehyde bit by bit over a long period of time, refresh the air, and add fresh oxygen to the room.