Useful for decorating the home, green indoor plants have many advantages. They are effective in keeping the surrounding air clean. Some depolluting plants purify indoor air, while others manage to retain dust thanks to their foliage. Check out these 3 houseplants that eliminate dust and help keep your home clean.
Some houseplants have depolluting properties, but also dust removal. Their foliage is effective at trapping dust in the air.
What are the 3 plants that remove dust from the house?
- The rubber plant
The rubber tree, also called rubber or ficus elastica, is a perennial plant, with evergreen leaves, of the Moraceae family. Rubber is a depolluting plant that purifies the air from formaldehyde , among other things, from glues, paints and insulators. Additionally, the large rubber sheets help hold suspended dust particles. Clean the foliage often with a damp microfibre cloth, to increase the dusting action of your plant.
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To take care of your plant, place it in a bright room, but avoid exposure to direct sunlight and prefer medium shadow. Ficus elastica is a tropical plant that loves heat and humidity. It needs a temperature between 15 and 25°C and spray the foliage regularly. As for watering, water the soil as soon as it becomes dry, but without excess. Prefer non-calcareous water, at room temperature.
If your rubber tree is losing its leaves, it could be due to lack of light, insufficient watering, or even waterlogged roots. The rubber tree can also be attacked by parasites. If you notice white marks on the foliage, it means your plant has been infested with mealybugs. If the leaves turn yellow, it means that the gum has been attacked by spider mites.
- The spider plant
The chlorophytum or spider plant is a perennial plant, native to South Africa. This plant from the Agavaceae family is robust and easy to care for. It is effective in eliminating household toxins such as toluene, benzene, carbon monoxide, xylene and even formaldehyde. Although chlorophytum does not have broad leaves like rubber, it can trap dust with its dense, clumping foliage.
The spider plant appreciates exposure to partial shade. It prefers neutral, drained and clayey or humus-rich soils. As for watering, the spider plant appreciates slightly moist soil. In fact, excessive watering can cause the roots to rot and kill the plant. After each watering, eliminate any stagnant water in the saucer or cache-pot. Furthermore, prefer non-calcareous spring water and regularly mist the foliage. In fact, chlorophytum needs humidity. The tips of its leaves can turn brown if the air is dry.
Fertilize your plant during the growing period with a liquid fertilizer, and repot it as soon as its roots exceed the size of the pot.
The spider plant is generally hardy, but can be attacked by aphids, whiteflies and mites. In case of infestation, simply rinse the plant with water.
- Ivy, the decorative foliage plant
Ivy is an evergreen perennial plant. Its decorative foliage can be creeping or climbing. This hardy and rustic vine withstands frost and cold. Thanks to its purifying action, ivy removes toxins from the air, such as carbon monoxide produced by heating appliances. Moreover, all varieties of ivy have the ability to collect suspended dust.
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Ivy is easy to care for and does not need much care. It is satisfied with a few waterings during its growth and in winter it does not need to be watered. Ivy, on the other hand, loves humidity. Add mulch to the soil in spring to keep the soil moist. Fertilize your plant every 15 days, with a liquid fertilizer, during its vegetative growth period. Also, remember to repot the young plants every year.
These easy to care for indoor green plants will not only purify the surrounding air, but also eliminate dust in the air.
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