Besides Being Beautiful, These 5 Ornamental Plants Have The Benefit Of Being Able To Eliminate Viruses

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JAKARTA - In the current pandemic, not a few people choose planting as a hobby to cultivate. The reason is simple, that is, planting can help the body relieve stress. Launching Hillside Atlanta: Healing and Hope for Children and Families, Thursday, August 12, science has proven that interactions with plants can be beneficial for both physical and mental health.

In addition, caring for ornamental plants is also believed to be able to eliminate air pollution from the leaves even to the roots and soil. Launching from the Herworld page, here are 5 ornamental plants that can kill bacteria and viruses. Suitable for planting at home during a pandemic like now.

Lili

Anyone will certainly be captivated by this one plant because it has such a charming appearance. Unexpectedly, this beautiful plant turns out to be able to fight viruses and bacteria in the air. Unfortunately, moms who have children and animals need to be extra careful because this one plant has poison so that after touching it, you have to wash your hands immediately.

Snake Plant

It is no secret, this ornamental plant is effective in warding off pollution, absorbing CO2 at night, and can fight allergies.

Boston Fern

If this one is considered the best air purifying alias. So that the humidity of the air can increase naturally while cleaning the air from viruses.

Bamboo Palm

This plant turns out to be claimed to be a plant that is able to remove benzene, trichlorethylene, and formaldehyde which makes air quality better. This will increase the humidity in the room.

Spider Plant

Not only beautiful to look at and make the room feel more comfortable, this one plant is friendly to children and pets. Moms also don't have to bother to always water these plants every morning or evening. Because, to water it is needed only two to three times a week.