When it comes to creative living space greening, houseplants are at the forefront and are also useful as air filters. This guide is all about the question of whether and how the mountain palm contributes to air purification.
How does the mountain palm help purify the air?
The mountain palm (Chamaedorea elegans) helps purify the air by absorbing carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen and filtering pollutants. For optimal results, three mountain palms with a height of around 70 cm should be placed in 30 square meters of living space.
Is a mountain palm suitable for air purification?
The mountain palm (Chamaedorea elegans) is ideal for air purification, because the houseplantabsorbs carbon dioxide, releases oxygen andfilters out pollutants of breathing air.
In 1989, NASA confirmed the air-purifying effect of mountain palms on the indoor climate. Even back then, increasing air pollution in living spaces was causing great concern. High concentrations of poison were even suspected of being carcinogenic. The desperate search for anatural air improvement resulted in the realization that mountain palms and other house plants absorb many pollutants.
How does mountain palm air purification affect he alth?
Used for natural air purificationthe mountain palm alleviates he alth problems such as respiratory diseases, allergies and fatigue. According to an American study, we spend most of our lives indoors. Furniture, carpets, wall paint, plastic housings and electrical devices emit toxins. The mountain palm air purificationreduces this harmful pollutant pollution:
- Formaldehyde is considered carcinogenic, causes mucous membrane irritation and fatigue.
- Benzene causes headaches, nausea and allergies.
- Trichloroethylene is as harmful as benzene.
- Acetone irritates the respiratory tract and causes circulatory problems.
- Ammonia is a strong irritant.
- Tuluene damages nerves, kidneys and liver.
- Xylene is toxic to the skin, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
How many mountain palms are necessary for optimal air purification?
Effective air purification is ensured if you placethree mountain palms with a height of around 70 cm on 30 square meters of living space. In order for mountain palms to fulfill their role as air filters perfectly, please ensure they are in a partially shaded location with higher humidity.
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Green air purifiers ensure clean indoor air
The mountain palm as a living space greenery is the first step on the way to an optimal indoor climate. These green air purifiers also like to take care of clean breathing air: spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum), ivy (Epipremnum aureum), dragon tree (Dracanea), arched hemp (Sansevieria), rubber tree (Ficus elastica) and birch fig (Ficus benjamina). The houseplants are all evergreen, decorative, easy to care for and create a pleasant jungle atmosphere with a good mood effect.
