Does Christmas cactus absorb formaldehyde?

1. Can absorb

Formaldehyde is mainly emitted from materials and furniture after decoration. It is extremely harmful to the human body. Many people want to remove them. Using plants to absorb it is one way. Christmas cactus does have the ability to absorb formaldehyde. However, this ability is not particularly strong and can only absorb a small amount of formaldehyde. However, it is also an option.

2. Other environmental effects

(1) Compared with its ability to absorb formaldehyde, its most noteworthy ability is its ability to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. It is a typical succulent species. It has a property that it can release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide at night. Therefore, there is no need to worry about placing it in the bedroom at night. Not only does it not compete with humans for oxygen, but it increases oxygen concentration and improves sleep quality.

(2) It also has the ability to absorb and adsorb other harmful and toxic gases and substances. For example, after smoking, some nicotine will remain in the air, and Christmas cactus can remove them. It also has an adsorption effect on some radiation.

3. Types with strong formaldehyde absorption effect

Experiments have shown that spider plants and aloe vera have relatively strong abilities. The results showed that under 24-hour light conditions, spider plants can absorb 86%. Aloe vera can absorb about 90 percent.