There are several types of plants that can remove formaldehyde:
1. Monstera deliciosa. The plant that ranks first in removing formaldehyde can absorb 90% of toluene, is shade-tolerant and easy to survive.
2. Egg-leaf goosefoot. It can reduce indoor formaldehyde concentration by about 9 mg in one hour. At the same time, harmful substances such as nicotine in the air are converted into harmless substances.
3. Western Rhododendron. Rhododendron is shade-tolerant and can absorb indoor formaldehyde and purify the air. But when placed indoors, it is best to ensure sufficient light, so that it will bloom more and absorb more formaldehyde molecules.
4. Chlorophytum. It has gained the reputation of "King of Formaldehyde Removal", grows elongatedly, is perennial all year round, is easy to raise, has strong adaptability, and can absorb toxic gases indoors.
5. Tiger tail orchid. Commonly known as bedroom plants, they are highly adaptable and can help absorb some harmful indoor gases. They can effectively remove sulfur dioxide, chlorine, carbon monoxide, nitrogen peroxide and other harmful substances to purify the air.
6. Green basket. Known as a "green purifier", it has evergreen leaves, has the title of formaldehyde master, and has strong vitality. Placed indoors, it can not only beautify the house, but also help remove indoor formaldehyde, the nemesis of formaldehyde.
7. Ivy. It is a variety of vertical indoor and outdoor greening plants with thin and soft branches that can climb other objects and can effectively remove formaldehyde and other harmful substances from carpets and plywood.
8. Agave. One of the comprehensive formaldehyde removal plants absorbs benzene, formaldehyde and trichlorethylene to purify the air.
9. Aloe vera. This is a formaldehyde-removing super plant. It can not only absorb formaldehyde, but can also be used as medicine and has bactericidal and beauty effects.
10. Peacock arrowroot. It is very suitable for the maintenance of indoor potted plants, especially with the function of adsorbing formaldehyde. Although the formaldehyde adsorption efficiency is only half of that of spider plants, the effect is quite good. It can effectively absorb formaldehyde when placed indoors.