Life tips: What are the functions of Pothos? What are the Feng Shui effects of Pothos?
Pothos, also known as devil's ivy, golden kudzu, golden vine, mulberry leaf, etc., is a large evergreen vine of the genus Kirin in the family Araceae. It grows in tropical areas and often climbs on rocks and tree trunks in the rainforest. It has strong winding properties and well-developed aerial roots. It can be grown hydroponically and has extremely high ornamental value. Let’s take a look at the functions of pothos!
The decorative function of pothos
Pothos is one of the best indoor decorative plants and is a climbing foliage flower. The stems are thin and soft, and the leaves are delicate and swaying. Place a set of pots high on the top of the furniture cabinet and let the vines hang down leisurely, or hang the vines into a ring after hanging too long, like a green relief. This not only makes full use of the space, but also adds green decorations with lively lines and bright colors to the dull indoor furniture, making the space full of life, giving people a sense of aesthetic pleasure, and making people feel refreshed. Therefore, in addition, The decorative effect is very prominent.
Pothos can purify the air
1. Absorb harmful gases: Pothos is a large evergreen vine that, like spider plants and ivy, has a strong ability to purify the air. It can absorb benzene, trichlorethylene, formaldehyde, etc. in the air, and can also absorb nicotine. It is most suitable to place pothos in a newly renovated new home or if there are smokers at home. According to research by environmentalists, a pot of pothos is equivalent to an air purifier in a room of 8 to 10 square meters. It can be seen that the air purification ability of pothos is quite strong.
2. Oxygen release: Pothos can make the room ventilated. Why do we say this? In fact, the plants themselves also breathe, absorbing carbon dioxide and exhaling oxygen. Pothos is usually placed by the window. When it is too windy outside, it will block it a little. If there is no wind, it will also release new oxygen. The oxygen enters our living space and makes us more energetic. The air indoors becomes fresher.
3. The effect of absorbing oil smoke: Green radish can also remove kitchen odors. Placing green radish in the kitchen can effectively absorb some oil fumes caused by cooking and remove some other kitchen odors, allowing Our kitchen keeps fresh air.
The Feng Shui effect of green radish
1. Living room: Green radish is suitable to be placed in the place where family members have the most contact. It is a good choice next to the TV in the living room and on the table in the living room. Moreover, pothos is an extremely tenacious herbaceous plant that can grow with water. It is also known as the "flower of life" and has a beautiful meaning of perseverance and kindness. Placing pothos near the door in the living room can show the owner's personality. The beautiful qualities of tenacity, kindness, and hospitality.
2. Bedroom: The bedroom is a place for people to sleep and rest. It should create a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere. Small, delicate and elegant plants like pothos can be placed. Pothos can effectively absorb harmful gases such as formaldehyde, benzene and trichlorethylene in the air and is an effective air purifier. Placing pothos in the bedroom can purify the air and be beneficial to your health. Moreover, pothos also has the meaning of watching over happiness. Placing pothos in the bedroom is conducive to harmony between husband and wife.
3. Study: The study is a place where everyone studies and works. It is generally quite serious and dull. Placing pothos in the study adds green decorations with lively lines and bright colors to the dull environment, which is full of vitality. , bringing fun to everyone’s study and work.
4. Kitchen: Placing pothos in the kitchen where there is the most fumes not only achieves the purpose of environmental protection, but also adds a little green to the kitchen. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone.
5. Window sill: The location of the window sill is the patent of Pothos. If you pay careful attention, we can find that the plants placed on the window sills of ordinary homes are all Pothos, because it is very small in size and can be placed just above the window sill. Good, it will not crush the window sill, and it will not block the owner's view of the beautiful scenery on the window sill.