Increase the green, grow indoor plants to combat Delhi’s toxic air concoction.
Increasing pollution levels from stubble burning in the neighbouring states or vehicular pollution during the winter months is a great challenge for us all living in Delhi. Children are most susceptible to the effects of the toxic pollutants in the air.
To help reduce this problem, we at The Indian School-Second Shift have a few suggestions from practices that we follow at our School, to combat this hazard.
Growing the following plants indoors can greatly lower the levels of pollution in the surroundings and help your family inhale cleaner air.
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Plants used to grow fresh air:
|
Sr.no |
Common name |
Botanical name of the plant |
Benefits |
|
1. |
Mother- in- law’s tongue or Snake plant |
Sanseviera |
Converts harmful gases like carbon dioxide and carbon mono oxide to oxygen even during the night time. |
|
2. |
Money plant/Pothos/Devil’s Ivy |
Epipremnum aureum |
Absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. Also absorbs formaldehydes and derivatives from the air. |
|
3. |
Palm |
Arica Palm |
Converts carbon dioxide, formaldehyde and other pollutants from the air and releases oxygen. |
|
4. |
Spider plant |
Chlorophytum |
Converts harmful gases like carbon dioxide and carbon mono oxide to oxygen even during the night time. |
|
5. |
Rubber |
Ficus elastica |
Absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. Also absorbs formaldehydes and derivatives from the air. |
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