Bow hemp has become an integral part of many offices and apartments. The popular houseplant is not only cultivated for visual reasons, but above all because it is so easy to care for. Sansevierias, as the plant is correctly botanically called, also ensure fresh and he althy indoor air.
Why is bow hemp good for indoor air and oxygen supply?
Bow hemp (Sansevieria) is an easy-care houseplant that produces oxygen at night and filters harmful substances such as trichloroethane, benzene and formaldehyde from the indoor air. In this way, it contributes to fresh and he althy indoor air and promotes he althy sleep.
Plants in the bedroom – really a bad idea?
It is actually said that you shouldn't put plants in the bedroom. The green plants produce a lot of oxygen, which is in principle a good idea for the microclimate in the apartment - but only during the day. At night, the same plants emit more carbon monoxide (CO2) than oxygen, because most plants need sunlight for photosynthesis to produce the latter. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule, including bow hemp. Especially if the succulent is under drought stress, i.e. H. If it only receives very little water, the small oxygen power plant in your bedroom works excellently. More oxygen in the air you breathe means he althier sleep and therefore higher performance during the day.
Bow hemp as an air filter
The bow hemp not only produces oxygen, but also filters out harmful substances from the indoor air. Not only is CO2 converted into oxygen, but also pollutants such as trichloroethane, benzene and formaldehyde. By the way, these are toxic substances that are found in high concentrations, especially in offices. So it's no wonder that bowed hemp is often placed in offices and practices. Incidentally, this effect came to light through NASA research when the American space agency researched oxygen-producing and pollutant-filtering plants to regulate the microclimate indoors - in this case in space.
Which plants are also suitable as natural air purifiers?
In addition to bow hemp, there are many other green plants that have an extremely positive influence on the indoor air. These include
- the single leaf (Spathiphyllum)
- the spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
- Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia)
- Ivy plant (Epipremnum aureum)
- Ivy (Hedera helix)
- the Kentia palm (Howea)
- Birch fig (Ficus benjamina)
- Dragon trees (Dracaena)
- Tree friend (Philodendron)
If you want to have a significant influence on the air in your home through your houseplants, just one of the plants mentioned is not enough. It's best to get some of these plants and place them strategically in a group.
Tip
As positive as the influence of bow hemp and other plants on the indoor air is, you should still be careful, especially around small children and pets (especially cats!): Sansevieria and other of the plants listed are poisonous.
