Characteristics of Chlorophytum

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1. Appearance characteristics

2. Growth habits

3. Purify the air

4. Medicinal value

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Chlorophytum is native to southern Africa and prefers a warm and humid environment. Its leaves are sword-shaped, long and narrow. The flowers are white, in clusters of 2-4. Its biggest feature is that it will grow walking stems, and small plants will grow at the top of the walking stems. In addition to being ornamental, it also has the ability to purify the air and absorb formaldehyde. It can also be used as medicine to treat coughs and other illnesses.

1. Appearance characteristics

1. Appearance characteristics

The leaves of Chlorophytum are sword-shaped, up to 30 cm in length and about 1-2 cm in width. Mature plants will grow stems with a length of 30-60 cm, and small plants will grow at the top. Its flowers are in clusters of 2-4, white, with 6 petals. Depending on the variety, the leaves also vary. Some have purple petioles, and some are shaped like a peach.

2. Growth Habits

Chlorophytum It is native to southern Africa and is now widely cultivated around the world. It is suitable for growing in a warm and humid environment and cannot receive light for a long time, but it has a certain degree of drought tolerance. The temperature should be controlled at 20-25℃, and it should not be lower than 5℃ in winter, otherwise it will affect its growth.

3. Purify the air

Chlorophytum It has the ability to purify the environment and absorb harmful gases such as formaldehyde. After decoration, a few pots are placed in the new house, and it can reach the occupancy standard within half a year. In addition, it can absorb carbon monoxide, nitrogen peroxide, etc., and can decompose benzene and nicotine.

IV. Medicinal value

The whole plant and roots of Chlorophytum can be used as medicine. It can be decoctioned and taken orally. It has the effects of resolving phlegm and relieving cough, clearing away heat and detoxifying. It can also be crushed and applied externally to treat bruises, burns, fractures and other symptoms.

2. Growth habits

3. Purify the air

4. Medicinal value

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