In many offices and apartments, the bow hemp has become indispensable. The popular houseplant is not only cultivated for visual reasons, but mainly because it is so easy to care for. In addition, Sansevierias, as the plant is botanically called, ensure fresh and healthy indoor air.

Bow hemp is great in the bedroom

Plants in the bedroom - really a bad idea?

Actually, it is said that you should not put plants in the bedroom. The green plants produce a lot of oxygen, which is a good idea for the microclimate in the apartment - but only during the day. At night, these same plants emit more carbon monoxide (CO2) than oxygen, since most crops need sunlight for photosynthesis to produce the latter. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule, including scalloped cannabis. Especially when the succulent is under drought stress, i. H. it gets very little water, the little oxygen power plant in your bedroom works great. More oxygen in the air we breathe means healthier sleep and, as a result, greater productivity during the day.

Bow hemp as an air filter

The bow hemp not only generates itself as an oxygen producer, but also filters out harmful substances from the room air. Not only is CO2 converted into oxygen, but also pollutants such as trichloroethane, benzene or formaldehyde. Incidentally, these are toxins that are found in high concentrations, especially in offices. No wonder, then, that bow hemp is often set up in offices and medical practices. Incidentally, this effect came to light through NASA research when the American space agency was researching oxygen-producing and pollutant-filtering plants to regulate the microclimate indoors - in this case in space.

Which plants are still suitable as natural air purifiers?

In addition to the arch hemp, there are many other green plants that have a very positive influence on the air in the room. This includes

  • the single leaf (Spathiphyllum)
  • the spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
  • Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia)
  • Ivy (Epipremnum aureum)
  • Ivy (Hedera helix)
  • the Kentia palm (Howea)
  • Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina)
  • Dragon Trees (Dracaena)
  • Tree Friend (Philodendron)

However, if you want to use your houseplants to have a significant influence on the air in your home, just one of the plants mentioned is not enough. It's best to get some of these growths and place them strategically as a group.

tips

As positive as the influence of arch hemp and other plants on the air in the room is, you should still be careful, especially with small children and pets (especially cats!): Sansevieria and other of the plants listed are poisonous.

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