Plants suitable for offices

According to statistics, office workers spend nearly one-third of their lives in the office, and some are inseparable from their computers. Although the impact of radiation on the human body is limited, the consequences of long-term exposure to radiation cannot be underestimated. The best way is to grow some plants in the office to improve our living environment. So, what are the plants suitable for the office? Let’s take a closer look below.

1. Chlorophytum comosum

Difficulty: Very easy

Flowering season: No flowering

Plant category: Stem ornamental plants, foliage ornamental plants

Brief function: formaldehyde absorption, radiation protection, air purification, beautiful and interesting

Habits: It likes warm, humid and semi-shady environment. It has strong adaptability, is relatively drought-resistant, but not very cold-resistant. It is not picky about soil, and grows best in well-drained, loose and fertile sandy loam. It is not very demanding on light. It is suitable for growing in medium light conditions and is also tolerant to weak light.

Function: A pot of spider plant is like a small air purifier. It can absorb 80% of harmful substances and 86% of formaldehyde in the room. It can completely absorb carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide emitted by stoves, electrical appliances, and plastic products. In addition, spider plants can decompose harmful substances such as benzene emitted by copiers, and can also absorb nicotine from smoking.

2. Pothos

Difficulty: Very easy

Flowering season: No flowering

Plant category: hydroponic plants foliage plants

Brief function: absorb formaldehyde, prevent radiation, purify air, refresh and beautify

Habits: It likes warm and humid climate, semi-shade and fertile and loose soil. The suitable temperature for growth is 18-25℃, and the wintering temperature is above 10℃. It is sensitive to light and afraid of direct sunlight. Fertile soil is preferred. Keep warm in winter.

Function: Can remove formaldehyde, benzene, carbon monoxide and nicotine.

3. Tiger tail orchid (Sansevieria)

Difficulty: Very easy

Flowering season: No flowering

Plant type: foliage plants

Brief function: formaldehyde absorption, radiation protection, air purification, beautiful and interesting

Habits: It likes warm and humid environment, is drought-resistant, and is both light-loving and shade-tolerant. It is not very demanding on soil, and sandy loam with good drainage is better.

Function: The stomata on the fleshy stems of Tiger Tail Orchid are closed during the day and open at night. While absorbing carbon dioxide, they can release a large number of negative ions, increasing the concentration of negative ions in the indoor air. Therefore, in homes, apartments, office buildings and other places, Sansevieria has gradually become people's first choice of environmentally friendly plants. At the same time, it can also absorb a large amount of uranium and other radioactive nuclides, remove formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, hydrogen sulfide, benzene, phenol, hydrogen fluoride and ether, heavy metal particles, etc. Therefore, in a room of 15 square meters, planting 2-3 pots of golden-edged tiger tail orchid can keep the air fresh and absorb more than 80% of harmful gases in the room.

4. Aloe Vera

Difficulty: Very easy

Flowering season: No flowering

Plant type: succulent plants

Brief function: formaldehyde absorption, radiation protection, air purification, beautiful and interesting

Habits: Prefers warm and humid climate. Fertile, loose, well-drained sandy loam is preferred.

Function: Aloe vera can purify harmful gases in the air such as formaldehyde, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, etc. It has a particularly strong absorption of formaldehyde, so it is very suitable for newly renovated offices. In addition, it can kill microorganisms in the air and absorb dust. When the harmful gas is serious, brown spots will appear on its leaves, serving as a warning.

5. Cactus

Difficulty: Very easy

Flowering season: No flowering

Plant type: succulent plants

Brief function: formaldehyde absorption, radiation protection, air purification, beautiful and interesting

Habits: likes dryness, is drought-resistant, afraid of cold, and likes to grow in well-drained sandy soil.

Function: It can not only absorb harmful gases such as formaldehyde and ether, but also absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen at night, thus increasing fresh air and negative ions, and reducing the damage caused by electromagnetic radiation.

6. Asparagus fern

Difficulty: Very easy

Flowering season: No flowering

Plant category: hydroponic plants foliage plants

Brief function: purify the air, beautiful and interesting

Habits: It likes warm, humid and semi-shady environment, is not resistant to severe cold, drought, and avoids direct sunlight. It is suitable for growing in well-drained sandy loam rich in humus.

Function: In addition to absorbing harmful gases such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and chlorine at night, it can also secrete gases that kill bacteria, reduce the occurrence of infectious diseases such as colds, typhoid fever, and laryngitis, and is of great benefit to human health.