At home, plants are bred not only for aesthetic purposes, but also for practical use. So, ordinary pot pots serve as a good cleanser, but the champion in environmental benefits is chlorophytum. Can say that These are the best flowers for home, which purify the air better than other indoor plants.
Chlorophytum grows in the form of long, narrow leaves, often with white stripes, and blooms with the same white small flowers-asterisks. It is easily propagated and completely picky in the care. The flower propagates by planting babies who very quickly take root in the ground.
Other plant names - "bride veil", "spider", "green lily".
The chemical composition of chlorophytum
The chemical composition of chlorophytum includes such substances:
- essential oils;
- cascarosides;
- anthraquinone.
Chlorophytum - cleans the air
The beneficial properties of chlorophytum, first of all, consist in its ability to purify indoor air. The plant can be placed in the kitchen, where after cooking or treating surfaces with aerosol means, various harmful impurities and microorganisms accumulate. So, for example, the included gas stove has a harmful effect on the body, but it neutralizes chlorophytum by 70-80%. Also, this wonderful plant is able to clean the air in the room where it is constantly smoking.
Did you know? Chlorophytum is so good quality air purification that its benefits did not leave indifferent even NASA experts. They suggested using this plant to clean the air on spacecraft.Each adult flower perfectly cleans the air and destroys pathogenic microflora, within a radius of two square meters around it. By placing several pots of chlorophytum in a room at a certain distance from each other, the air can be successfully sterilized.
Chlorophytum - moisturizes the air
Chlorophytum has established itself as a good wrestler with dust and harmful microorganisms in the air, but that’s not all. The use of this representative of indoor plants is also in the ability to moisten the air. Chlorophytum creates a pleasant microclimate in which it is easy to breathe.
The ability to accumulate moisture is given to the plant from nature (the homeland of chlorophytum is the subtropical and tropical zones of the African and South American continents). This happens only if the flower receives it in sufficient quantity. Chlorophytum should be watered regularly and fairly plentifully, although it is considered a moisture resistant plant.
Important! Activated charcoal can be added to the chlorophytum pot. This will increase the plant's ability to release moisture into the atmosphere.In order for the plant to cope with the functions of humidifying the air and cleaning it, it must be properly maintained. In the warm season, chlorophytum is washed under a warm shower to remove dirt and dust from the leaves. This procedure allows the leaves to access oxygen, which is very important for this plant.
The ability of the "flower cleaner" to absorb harmful chemicals
Modern man is almost always brought under the influence of various harmful compounds that hover in the air around us. Once in the human body, they can provoke an allergic reaction or lead to illness.
The air purification champion, chlorophytum, has another valuable quality. It absorbs toxins secreted by synthetic materials, acetone, carbon monoxide, ammonia and other nitrogenous compounds, as well as formaldehyde and benzene. For people living in polluted areas, near highways and industries, chlorophytum is a real salvation.
Absorbed harmful substances accumulate by the plant and the more of them, the more intensively the chlorophytum grows. Thus, that is harmful to humans, chlorophytum is beneficial and it grows strong and beautiful. It turns out that these people who feed on harmful compounds in flowers are beneficial for health.
Important! All flower abilities will manifest themselves only under the condition of good illumination of the plant and room ventilation, because only in conditions of normal photosynthesis the flower is beneficial and develops well.
The use of chlorophytum in traditional medicine
Many plants are used in traditional medicine to solve health problems. In particular, the use of chlorophytum is useful for people who suffer from diseases of the respiratory system, lungs. This is explained by the above-described properties of this plant: clean the air, moisten it and fight against harmful microorganisms.
Absorbing formaldehydes and other harmful substances indoors, Chlorophytum facilitates human breathing.
Did you know? In the room where chlorophytum grows, it will be much easier to get rid of fungi and parasites.
Fight Chlorophytum with Negative Energy
People who are fond of the teachings of feng shui and esoteric, claim that Chlorophytum is a favorable indoor flowers in terms of energy. They are credited with the ability to defuse tensions and stabilize relationships between people.
At home, chlorophytum helps to improve relations between households, and at work - relations in a team. Workaholics should put such a plant near you. It helps to draw attention to life and events that occur outside of work. Those who have previously neglected comfort and coziness will finally take up these components of their lives.
It is also believed that if there is too much negative in the house, the plant withers and fades. This kind of energy indicator will tell people what to look for first.
People say that when moving to a new place it is worth acquiring chlorophytum, then a measured and cozy atmosphere will prevail in the house. This plant will absorb the negative energy of previous inhabitants and contribute to the peaceful communication of the household.
Chlorophytum - friend or foe for cats
Many say that pets, namely cats, may be addicted to devour the leaves of chlorophytum. The owners often do not understand what relationship exists between the cattle and between them, and they do not know whether the plant is harmful to animals.
This flower has a rather delicate smell, inconspicuous for people, but attracting cats. Another reason for attracting the attention of the cat are hanging rosettes, spiders and leaves of the plant. Cats love to play, so this version is likely.
Often, after eating the leaves of chlorophytum, the cat begins to vomit. But this does not mean that the plant is poisonous. Cats eat it specifically to cause a gag reflex and get rid of the accumulated inside shreds of wool.
Chlorophytum damage
Chlorophytum benefits the home environment, but so that there is no harm from this plant, it is necessary to protect him from the attention of children. If the child eats the leaves of the plant, it hurts the delicate mucous membrane, but otherwise it is harmless.
Scientists, examining the plant, gave a conclusion about light hallucinogenic substances contained in it. But this does not make it toxic to humans and animals.
Chlorophytum easy to care for, handsome, and wherein brings many benefits to others. All these qualities make it a desirable plant in many homes and offices.
