With its exotic appearance, the Monstera is one of the most popular trendy plants in our four walls. But in addition to its visual appeal, the particularly easy-care tropical plant is highly air-purifying. You can find out how it improves the indoor climate and even filters pollutants in this article.
How does Monstera improve air purification?
The Monstera is an excellent air purifier that converts CO2 into oxygen, increases air humidity, works against fine dust and filters harmful chemicals. It helps to improve the indoor climate and protect against sick building syndrome.
Is the Monstera suitable for air purification?
The Monstera isone of the best air purifiers among houseplants and ensures a he althy indoor climate. The window leaf (monstera deliciosa) with its exceptionally large, dark green and slit leaves is particularly easy to care for. With its exotic appearance, the Monstera is very popular and transforms any room into a small jungle oasis. As an important oxygen producer, it is also suitable for the bedroom. With good care and an ideal location, it grows relatively quickly and is very decorative.
How does the Monstera purify the air?
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NASA developed them back in the 1980s Years of studies to find out which plants are the best air purifiers in closed rooms. The Monstera is one of the largest producers of oxygen, ensures increased air humidity, works against fine dust and is therefore very beneficial for our indoor air quality. In addition, the Monstera filters numerous chemicals that are harmful to us, which can be released from furniture, textiles, wall paints and floors over time.
Which plants purify the air similarly to Monstera?
In addition to the Monstera, the following houseplants are particularly good air purifiers:
- The spider plant is particularly easy to care for and cleans up to 95 percent of pollutants in the room.
- The dragon tree also filters pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde, trichlorethylene and toluene.
- Ivy even filters up to 80 percent of the mold spores in the room.
- In addition to formaldehyde, the ivy even neutralizes odors.
- Bow hemp also filters pollutants. It even produces oxygen at night.
- The Kentia palm converts an above-average amount of carbon dioxide into oxygen, which is important for us.
- The leaf also neutralizes the smell of smoke.
Tip
Monsteras are effective air purifiers and also help against sick building syndrome
We spend an average of ninety percent of our lives indoors. Numerous pollutants pollute the air and make us sick. Those who suffer from the so-called sick building syndrome often have the following symptoms: allergies, rashes and respiratory diseases. Some feel tired, weak and unfocused. Houseplants like Monstera help to significantly improve the indoor climate and air quality and protect us from these symptoms.
