The most frequently used areas in the home are the kitchen, bathroom and living room, and the bathroom is the place where most dirt and evil practices are hidden. Bacterial contamination and a humid environment. The older the bathroom is, the more you can smell it. Odor, no matter how clean you clean it, it doesn't matter.
In order to prevent bacterial contamination, the bathroom door must not be left open all the time. So, what should we do about the odor in the bathroom? Most people use something similar to aromatherapy, but this kind of thing has a good effect at first, but over time, the effect is minimal. Some experienced flower lovers will raise green plants in the bathroom, and the effect will be better.
1, Pothos
Pothos is a traditional flower. Everyone has heard of its ability to absorb harmful gases and purify the air. Pothos has strong vitality and likes humid environments. It is very suitable to be kept in a humid environment with scattered light such as the bathroom.
Pothos can be kept in the bathroom for a long time, and it grows very well, with lush branches and green leaves. Just remove the yellow leaves regularly, water and fertilize.
However, if you just keep a pot of pothos in the bathroom, the effect will definitely not be obvious. Flowers like pothos that can be hung or wall-mounted can definitely be raised in more pots. The key is that they are easy to maintain and reproduce quickly. You only need Just pick some branches and leaves and you can reproduce a lot at once.
2, mint
If mint is planted on the ground, its terrifying fecundity will make people scared. However, if you plant it in a flower pot, it will become a good foliage plant. Then put this pot of foliage plant in the bathroom. It is also the most suitable potted plant for the bathroom.
Because mint is not only fresh and beautiful, it also emits an aroma. This aroma contains a substance called menthone, which can neutralize the odor in the air and keep the air fresh for a long time. . Therefore, an environment like the bathroom is most suitable for the placement of mint.
However, mint is a sun-loving plant. If kept in the bathroom for a long time, its growth will deteriorate due to lack of light. It can be moved to the balcony regularly to receive sunlight. Generally speaking, it should be placed on the balcony for 2 to 3 days every half month. Days are enough. Or after the mint appears to become lighter in color or grow longer, move the mint to a sunny location and maintain it for about a week.
3, Aloe vera
Aloe vera has always been associated with beauty and food. Not many flower lovers may know that it can purify the air. In fact, there are many varieties of aloe vera, and many of them are suitable for keeping in the bathroom. Moreover, they are all He is a master at purifying the air.
They can absorb many oil smoke smells, cigarette smells, and various odors in the air. They can also absorb many harmful gases such as formaldehyde , toluene and other harmful gases. They also have excellent ability to absorb dust and are definitely suitable for home use. Nice greenery. If you like aloe vera, be sure to keep more of it, especially in the bathroom.
Aloe vera in the bathroom can reduce odor, and it is very resistant to shade. The environment in the bathroom is very suitable for its growth and development. If the humid environment is relatively long-lasting, you don’t even need to water it. However, the ventilation is not very good, which may cause pests and diseases. If there is a chance, it is better to ventilate more.
4, Boston fern
Ferns are very resistant to shade, and there are many ferns suitable for home environments. I personally like Boston ferns. Among ferns, their appearance is still very good. If the bathroom at home is a dark one with poor lighting, you might consider planting some ferns.
Boston fern is like this. It can adapt to weak light environments and prefers humid environments. The leaves can directly absorb moisture in the air for photosynthesis, and the leaves will be more green and fresh. This performance can also play a role in drying the air.
At the same time, Boston fern is also very good at absorbing odors and is known as a "natural air purifier". In fact, it’s not just the Boston fern, but also Adiantum fern , Wolf tail fern , Staghorn fern , etc., which are all very good shade-tolerant ferns and are suitable for growing in environments with poor light, such as: bathroom.
5, Tiger Pilan
Tiger Pilan is a very recommended green plant, suitable for growing in any indoor environment. Even if the lighting in your bathroom is not good, you can still grow Tiger Pilan. It is shade-tolerant. It is very good and can perform photosynthesis in weak light to meet the nutrients needed for its own growth.
The bathroom is also relatively humid. In such an environment, the tiger orchid can absorb moisture from the air to meet its own growth needs, and may not need to be watered once for several months. Keeping a few more pots in the bathroom can greatly reduce the humidity in the bathroom.
More importantly, Tiger Pirana has a relatively strong ability to purify the air. When it performs photosynthesis, it will absorb ammonia unique to the bathroom and carbon dioxide in the air. It can also absorb water in the air. Remove the odor and achieve the purpose of freshening the bathroom air.
Conclusion:
You can also grow flowers such as spider plants in the bathroom. Planting one or two flower plants in the bathroom will have limited effect, but the important thing is that they can continuously absorb odors and harmful gases, and can also dry the humid air in the bathroom. , if you want to have obvious effects, you can raise a few more pots. I am Xiaogui, and I am serious about growing flowers.