Secondhand Smoke is just as harmful to the body as smoking, so how can we reduce the harm of secondhand smoke to the body? The solution is as simple as having a few types of flowers in your home. You must learn this simple and effective method of health preservation!
Which flowers can effectively treat secondhand smoke?
1. Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia, also known as Dumb Cane, is excellent at absorbing secondhand smoke.
Its leaves can absorb nicotine and other harmful substances from the air filled with smoke.
Through photosynthesis, it converts them into harmless nutrients needed for its own growth and can also absorb formaldehyde.
2. Lucky Bamboo
Lucky Bamboo is known as a "natural janitor" and has great purification value.
It has a strong ability to absorb harmful gases such as nicotine, formaldehyde, and benzene.
If there are smokers in your home, place a few pots of Lucky Bamboo in the living room to absorb all the smoke.
3. Ivy
Ivy is a common hanging houseplant that can absorb smoke, nicotine, and formaldehyde from the air through the tiny pores on its leaves.
It converts them into harmless sugars and amino acids, effectively inhibiting the production of carcinogenic substances in nicotine.
4. Silver Queen
Silver Queen is known for its strong air purification ability. Its leaves can effectively absorb nicotine gas and formaldehyde released into the air.
Interestingly, the higher the concentration of these harmful substances in the air, the more outstanding its purification ability becomes.
5. Snake Plant
Snake Plant is a common indoor potted plant that is not only ornamental but also has a strong air purification effect.
Its leaves can absorb nicotine and carbon monoxide from the air, keeping the indoor air fresh.
How to take care of these flowers?
1. Dieffenbachia care
Dieffenbachia prefers a humid environment. During the summer when the temperature is high, it is important to water it every day to keep the soil moist.
At the same time, when the weather is dry, it is necessary to spray water on the leaves to increase the humidity.
In addition, Dieffenbachia prefers a semi-shady environment and cannot tolerate direct sunlight.
However, it still needs a certain amount of light during its growth period and can be placed indoors where there is bright light for care.
2. Lucky Bamboo care
Lucky Bamboo is a typical shade-tolerant plant and does not like sunlight.
Especially when planting seedlings or newly inserted cuttings, direct sunlight should be avoided to prevent leaf burn.
At the same time, Lucky Bamboo prefers a moist environment and needs to be watered every day during its growth period to replenish moisture.
3. Ivy care
Ivy stems are very easy to root, and they are usually propagated by cuttings.
At the same time, Ivy does not like sunlight and can wither and lose leaves in hot and humid conditions, so it should be placed in a well-ventilated and cool place for care.
4. Silver Queen care
Silver Queen prefers a moist and shady environment and needs sufficient water during its growth period.
During the summer, when caring for Silver Queen, attention should be paid to heatstroke prevention and cooling, and the leaves should be sprayed with water every morning and evening.
If there are smokers in your home, placing a pot of Silver Queen can greatly purify the indoor air.
5. Snake Plant care
Snake Plant is a typical shade-loving plant and should not be exposed to direct sunlight. It can be placed in a bright room in general.
At the same time, Snake Plant prefers a humid environment, so when caring for it, make sure to water it every day to keep the soil moist.
Reminder: The harm of indirectly inhaling secondhand smoke can even exceed that of directly inhaling secondhand smoke. If there are smokers in your home, placing these flowers can be very effective in purifying the indoor air!
