Four houseplants, which should be in every apartment




Scientists advise: in a place where people spend a lot of time, it is necessary to have at least three houseplants. Choose flowers home is not just beauty, but also for the utility.

1. Chlorophytum. It is the champion among the flowers on improvement areas. Quite a few of these houseplants to absorb formaldehyde emitted from synthetic insulation material in the flat average values. And if the flower pots to put activated carbon, purifying properties Chlorophytum increased several times.



This is also a medic kills harmful bacteria. By the way, not by chance Chlorophytum never affected by pests.

2. Ficus. Has fitontsidnymi properties, cleans the air of toxins, so it's a place for it - a kitchen or a room with windows facing, such as downloaded or highway work zone. Ideal for kitchen glossy leaves of Ficus: they hold large amounts of dust, but it is convenient to wash and wipe. Ficus will also help moisten the air and saturate it with oxygen.



The houseplant prefers lit place, but not direct sunlight. Watering - moderate. In autumn and winter often resets healthy leaves due to excessive waterlogging. Therefore, experienced growers are advised not to water plants in the winter, but only spray the leaves.

3. Geranium. It is recommended to keep in the bedroom. Produced pelargonium (geranium such scientific name) useful compounds have a soothing effect, which is very important for stress and insomnia. Also provides biologically active substances that kill staphylococci and streptococci, disinfect the premises and repels flies, so the kitchen and it will be quite appropriate. Especially because geranium has the ability to absorb moisture like and burn, cleanse and refresh the room with stale, "sour" smell.


The houseplant is unpretentious, easy to propagate. Photophilous - best to keep on the windowsill, on the sunny side. In the warm season requires abundant watering. Practically susceptible to diseases and pests.



4. Aloe. At night, releases oxygen and absorbs carbon dioxide, so he belongs in the bedroom. And he takes electrification in the apartment. Plus aloe - a real ambulance home. The washed sheets can be applied to bleeding or infected wound. Aloe juice helps with headaches and colds.