The benefits of plants in our environment are unquestionable, both from an attractive view, decorator ... and for our health. These give us moisture to the air, oxygen through photosynthesis function, we encourage positive feelings ... and even purify the air in their leaves retain volatile particles that are suspended in the air.
According to a study by the EPA (Environmental Agency of the United States) demonstrates that "the air indoors can be up to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air." The causes of this depletion in the interior of households are linked to a lack of ventilation, the impact of certain materials used in construction, the very products used in household cleaners, air fresheners, insecticides, pesticides (for flies, cockroaches , mosquitoes), the same appliances, the consumption of snuff, some common household items like carpets, areas whose characteristics cause the creation of mold, etc.
Among the purification plants mentioned in this report is the Scindapsus aureus, also known as Potos and Epipremnum aureum. The Scindapsus aureus sp Epipremnum belongs to the genus within the family of Araceae and is of tropical origin, in exactly the Solomon Islands. This is a classic as an indoor plant for its decorative leaves, which grow on stems in the variants of hanging or climbing, in addition to their enormous power to adapt.
This plant can be found in the market with different presentations. As is commonly marketed hanging plant in tubs with hooks ready to hang with ease. And plant tutor, is presented in a columnar in pots of different sizes according to the heights of the tutor. It is also easy to find them in small pots as a format ideal for enthusiasts who want to start with the development of Scindapsus aureus from the beginning.
Among the cultivated varieties highlights the "Willcoxii" yellow variegation. The "Marble Queen" whiter variegation is not as popular, although it is not uncommon to find in the market. In both cases, when grown with tutor as climbing plants tend to increase the size of its leaves, the opposite occurs when they are left hanging.
Value of some air-purifying plants:
* Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum 'Mauna Loa')
* Chinese evergreen plant (Aglaonema modestum)
* Ficus benjamina
* Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea sefritzii)
* Sword (Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii')
* Heart Philodendron (Philodendron oxycardium, syn. Philodendron cordatum)
* Selloum Philodendron (Philodendron bipinnatifidum, syn. Philodendron selloum)
* Elephant ear philodendron (Philodendron domesticum)
* Red-edge Dracaena (Dracaena marginata)
* Corn plant (Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana')
* Dracaena Janet Craig (Dracaena deremensis 'Janet Craig')
* Warneck Dracaena (Dracaena deremensis 'Warneckii')
* Margarita gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii)
* Chrysanthemum (Chrysantheium morifolium)
* Rubber Ficus (Ficus elastica) ...
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