Despite the abundance and availability of exotics in the market of indoor decorative cultures, there are plants that have not lost their popularity since the time of our grandmothers. One of them is chlorophytum. The beneficial properties of this South African culture have long been used by man. Chlorophytums are grown in industrial premises, in offices, apartments, they are also used in urban landscaping as summers, planted on flower beds in combination with coleuses and begonias. They are beautiful, unpretentious, grow quickly and are characterized by high environmental plasticity. But this is not even why chlorophytum is so popular with landscapers.
Useful properties of a plant are its main value. Chlorophytum is an excellent air purifier. It helps to neutralize substances harmful to the human body, such as benzene, phenol, formaldehyde, xylene, toluene and others, which are released in large quantities by modern finishing materials, transport and industrial facilities. In addition, the plant has pronounced antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Therefore, when choosing a material for landscaping any premises, do not ignore chlorophytum.
The beneficial properties of this plant also include the ability to neutralize tobacco smoke, so it is advisable to keep it in homes where smokers live. At least one copy should be placed in the kitchen - it will be a real biological filter that intensively absorbs carbon monoxide.
The record holder for cleaning the atmosphere is
crested chlorophytum. The beneficial properties of this culture make it an indispensable material for landscaping. This species seems to have been created for life in a highly polluted air environment. Four adult specimens purify the air in a room with an area of 10 square meters. m, 75-80%. In addition, they moisturize the air well, of course, subject to timely watering. Therefore, even those who collect exotic plants and do not recognize the trivial senpolia, ficus and pelargonium should keep chlorophytum in the house. The beneficial properties of this culture are undeniable, and it practically does not require leaving, imperceptibly performing its colossal work of air purification.
Among other plants that have the ability to absorb harmful substances, purifying the atmosphere, it is worth highlighting aloe, nephrolepis, philodendron, chamedorea, dracaena, dieffenbachia, anthurium, sheffler, spathiphyllum. In general, representatives of many species with large foliage with a large number of stomata are suitable for this purpose. But according to scientists, chlorophytum is still considered an ideal room cleaner.
The benefit and harm of indoor plants is a serious and important topic. The selection of planting material for landscaping residential premises should be approached wisely so that the created compositions are pleasing to the eye, and their components have a beneficial effect on the microclimate. All types of chlorophytum in this sense are the ideal material. Therefore, boldly start this useful and grateful plant, if it is not already in your collection.