Chlorophytum (Latin Chlorophytum.) - perennial herbaceous ornamental shrub.
In flower shops, he immediately attracts the eye, thanks to his unusual coloring: his narrow long leaves of light green color are decorated with a white rim.
In some types of edging, the sheet is framed along the entire length; in others, it passes through the center of the sheet plate.
Description
Among botanists there are still disagreements: to which family does this plant belong?
It is ranked as a lily, and asparagus, and agave.
For florists, this problem is not of particular importance, they value chlorophytum much more for its unpretentiousness.
This flower is absolutely calm transfers light and shade, cold and heat, drought and abundant watering.
In addition to all these advantages, chlorophytum enters the small number of house plants, which not only decorate an apartment with their presence, but also bring enormous benefits to all who live in it.
You can find out more about the types of Chlorophytum on our website: Curly, Crested, Orange.
In the article we will consider the properties of the indoor flower Chlorophytum.
Home benefits
This flower is rightly called the "home ecologist". What is useful indoor flower chlorophytum and for what quality he received this title?
Cleans the air
Chlorophytum is able to destroy pathogens within a radius of two square meters.
It is enough to place several pots with this plant over the entire area of the apartment so that the air is almost completely sterile.
The flower easily copes with gas, for this purpose it is often placed in the kitchen, where the greatest concentration of harmful substances (aerosol vapors from chemical cleaning products, dishwashing detergents, accumulations of harmful substances from cooking).
Increases indoor humidity
The flower not only cleans the air, but also moistens it.
This happens due to the unique ability of chlorophytum to accumulate moisture in the leaves, and then release it into the atmosphere.
Buying appliances that can clean and moisten the air is an expensive pleasure.
"Natural humidifier" chlorophytum will create a favorable indoor climate and provide easy breathing to everyone, without exception, at no extra cost.
TIP: In order for a flower to cope with this difficult task, it is necessary to clean its leaves of dust in a timely manner, and sometimes arrange a warm shower for it.
Accumulates chemicals
It is rare to see cities with absolutely clean air now. A huge number of factories and automobiles poison the air with mercury, lead, acetone and carbon monoxide fumes.
All this filth penetrates the open windows of apartments and does not add health to the residents.
Chlorophytum is able to absorb all these substances, and not only accumulate in the leaves, but feed on them.
This is often evidenced by the increased growth of the "home ecologist", placed next to the open air vents or balcony doors.
REFERENCE: It is the growth of chlorophytum that predetermines the level of pollution in the room: the more polluted the air, the faster the flower grows.
Neutralizes negative energy
Proponents of the Feng Shui doctrine believe that chlorophytum is able to bring peace and harmony into the lives of workaholic people who do not notice the beauty of the world around them, plunging headlong into their work.
A flower transforms such people, creates a favorable aura around them.
If you move into a new apartment, chlorophytum will provide you with an invaluable service, clearing it of the unfavorable energy of the former tenants (or builders, in case the house has just been built).
Placing this plant in the office, where there is always a large crowd of people, you will contribute to the creation of friendly relations between employees, and reduce the level of conflict to zero.
Friendliness
Chlorophytum welcomes the neighborhood of other indoor plants next to each other. And his ability to purify the air and create a comfortable microclimate around himself goes to all green residents only for good.
Utilizes poisonous compounds
By the ability to actively absorb the entire arsenal of chemistry (arsenic, nickel, chromium, hydrocyanic acid), chlorophytum present in cigarette smoke occupies a leading place among indoor plants.
From tobacco smoke, this flower is only more green and grows faster.
Destroys pathogens
It is proved that in one day this flower is able to destroy up to 80% of pathogens in the room.
The leaves of chlorophytum emit phytoncides (active volatile substances), which have antibacterial and antifungal properties.
It is advisable to place in the apartment as many pots as possible with this amazing plant, then you will be absolutely sure that the air you breathe is absolutely pure.
Is chlorophytum harmful?
This plant is not considered poisonous, respectively, absolutely not dangerous. You can work with a flower without gloves, the skin of the hands will not be affected. No cases of an allergic reaction to chlorophytum were also noted.
Can chlorophytum cause harm to children and pets? Yes maybe.
Cats are often tempted by the lacquered leaves of a flower, they are very much like "cat's grass". This herb helps them get rid of hairballs in the stomach. Eating up to the dump, the cats induce vomiting, and the cleaning of the body is complete.
But chlorophytum is not the best substitute for the miraculous cleansing agent, and even a united flower does not look attractive. Therefore, in order to prevent your pet from this plant, it is desirable to plant this most special cat's grass in a separate pot. Both cat and chlorophytum will be satisfied.
Children, too, often pull in their mouths young shoots of a flower that look like little fluffy fountains.
IMPORTANT! Even the young leaves of chlorophytum are very hard at the edges of the leaf plates and can damage the delicate mucous membrane of the mouth and stomach in a child.
Based on the above, we can safely say: the benefits of chlorophytum are enormous! This flower is considered to be a real fighter for clean air and a healthy atmosphere.
