Let’s talk about the indoor plants that can absorb benzene.

1. Swallow Palm

Swallow Palm can better purify benzene and has a certain radiation protection effect.

Cultivation of swallow palm: It likes a place with sufficient sunlight and should be placed in a shady place in summer. Roots are prone to rot, so just water 2-3 times a week. Watering should be controlled during wet periods and winter.

Suitable space: Large plants can be placed in the living room, while small plants are especially suitable for bedrooms and study rooms.

2. Pocket coconut

Pocket coconut is petite and beautiful, and can purify benzene, trichlorethylene and formaldehyde in the air.

Cultivation of pocket coconut: It likes loose and fertile culture soil. Water it frequently to keep the soil moist. In winter, wait for the pot soil to dry before watering. When it is dry, spray water to keep it moist. The best place to place it is in a cool place with astigmatism.

Suitable space: Small plants can be placed by the bedroom window or on the desk, while large plants are generally placed in the entrance or living room.

3. Anthurium

Anthurium is bright and festive, and many families like to plant it. It can also absorb harmful substances such as benzene and trichlorethylene in the air.

Cultivation of Anthurium: It likes warm and airy places, but is afraid of drought and exposure. Anthurium can be cultivated without soil. The potted soil should be kept moist, and the leaves can be sprayed with water all year round.

Suitable space: Anthurium leaves have green flowers and are suitable for placement in corridors or windowsills. It is especially suitable for places with a monotonous background in the home, and can add a lot of vitality.

4. Cycads

Large-scale cycads can often appear among flowers in parks, while small potted cycads can give people a unique sense of beauty with their special branches. Moreover, cycads are also masters at absorbing benzene sludge and can effectively decompose formaldehyde.

Cultivation of cycads: Cycads belong to the cycad family and like fertile and acidic soil. They like light and tolerate semi-shade, are drought-tolerant and not cold-tolerant. They can live for many years under normal conditions, and the plants will bloom only after more than ten years. . It is not advisable to water too much, and the pot soil should be kept semi-dry and semi-moist.

Suitable space: Small plants are suitable for placement on the windowsill, branches lying sideways or horizontally are especially suitable for study rooms, and large plants can be placed in the corner of the living room. Care should be taken to ensure an appropriate amount of light.

5. Brazilian wood

The stems and leaves of Brazilian wood are very beautiful, and can absorb toluene, xylene, formaldehyde and other substances in the air, and decompose them into harmless substances.

Cultivation of Brazilian wood: It likes a high temperature and ventilated environment. Potted plants should choose sandy soil with good drainage. It does not require much water, but the pot soil should be kept moist and water should be sprayed on the leaves frequently.

Suitable space: Small plants can be placed on windowsills, bedrooms, and bathrooms where they can get sunlight. Large plants can be placed in halls and corridors, and have better purification functions.

"Benzene" is commonly known as tenna water. A series of substances containing benzene are mostly found in paint, resin, rubber, adhesives and waterproof materials. It is mostly an aromatic liquid, but the aroma can cause great harm to people. Benzene can be absorbed by the human respiratory system and skin in the form of vapor, causing irritation and damage. Long-term exposure can also cause cancer, leukemia and other dangers. Therefore, benzene in homes, especially newly-decorated houses, is a substance as dangerous as formaldehyde. After the decoration is completed, you must open the windows together with the new furniture to disperse the smell, or hire a professional anti-pollution company to perform air purification. But more importantly, after moving in, Try not to be in a closed room within a few years, and place some plants that can purify the air, which can also have a certain purification effect.