The plants bring color and life to the house all year round. But it is in the summer that they have a very important function in addition to beauty: filter impurities from the airrenovating it and promoting a refreshing atmosphere. The sunny season can make your flowers and spices even more beautiful and healthy, after all, many of them need plenty of sunlight to develop well.
“In addition to making the house more beautiful and cheerful, plants bring many benefits to our health and well-being. In companies, for example, they help to increase productivity”, says the architect and florist Karina Saabwhich has been operating in the flower and landscaping market for 30 years.
Below, the florist indicates 10 plants that filter the air and cool the house in the summer:
Peace lily
Known for bringing good fluids, it can absorb pollutants from the environment, being great for those who live in big cities.
Fern
Humidifies the environment and acts as an excellent air filter, removing up to 1860 toxins per hour, such as formaldehyde and xylene. Provides calm and relaxation.
boa constrictor
In addition to being an air purifier, it also positively impacts the humidity of the environment, absorbing toxic substances.
areca bamboo
It is capable of eliminating toxins derived from methanol and organic solvents, helping to combat toxic gases. Considered one of the species that most purifies and humidifies the air.
maranta calathea
This plant native to Brazil is indicated to purify all environments in the house. It is known as a “living plant” because it closes its leaves at night and opens them in the morning.
Anthurium
Found in different colors that brighten the house in the summer, it helps fight ammonia gas.
azalea
In addition to beautifying the environment with its colorful flowers, this plant of Chinese origin helps remove formaldehyde from the air — which is often applied to wooden furniture.
Ficus Lyrata (lyre fig tree)
This plant of African origin helps maintain humidity and promotes the cleaning of polluting gases from the air, as it has a high rate of perspiration.
raphis palm tree
As it combats ammonia present in detergents and cleaning products, it is widely used in environments such as kitchens and bathrooms.
Saint George’s Sword
Purifies the air by increasing oxygen levels. Ideal to have in the bedroom, as at night it converts carbon dioxide into oxygen.
Finally, it is worth remembering that not all types of plants can be close to pets and children because they are toxic. Click and learn about four species to decorate the house without risk.
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