Disasterchannel.co,- Friends, have you ever heard that there are types of plants that can reduce the impact of certain disasters? Usually we are no strangers to the vetiver plant which is usually grown in areas with fairly steep slopes. This is due to the ability of its roots to penetrate and grip the soil so that landslides do not occur easily. So are there other types of plants that can reduce the impact of other disasters?
In the midst of recent bad air conditions, efforts to reduce the impact of air pollution on humans continue to be made. From just using masks, using room air purifiers, to unreasonable things like spraying water from skyscrapers, they continue to be done. However, there seems to be something that has escaped our attention regarding whether there are efforts to reduce the impact of air pollution that can be done at home and are of course cheap to carry out. It turns out there is an answer buddy.
You must often see the front yard of the house or the roadside in the village planted with ornamental plants, right? Planting the environment near the house with ornamental plants is a hobby that is usually loved by mothers. Apart from being considered fun and soothing to the eye. It turns out that there are enormous benefits behind ornamental plants that are usually planted around the home environment. According to several studies, some ornamental plants have benefits as absorbents of pollutants or substances that pollute the air. Here are ornamental plants that you can plant to reduce the impact of air pollution.
- Lidah Mertua (Sansevieria)
This sharp-tipped plant, which is the same as Mother-in-law’s tongue, actually has a myriad of benefits. According to research conducted by Nurul Haerani, the tongue-in-law plant is able to absorb toxic gases such as CO contained in cigarette smoke. The substances contained in these plants are even able to change harmful pollutants to be harmless to humans.
- Sirih Gading (Scindapsus aureus)
Even though the leaves are small and appear less convincing at absorbing pollutants in the air. This beautiful vine when placed in front of the house has extraordinary abilities. The results of research conducted by Bovi Rahadiyan and his friends showed quite surprising results. Which of the three ornamental plants was tested as a pollutant absorber? The Ivory Betel plant is the plant with the highest absorption capacity among the other pollutant-absorbing plants sampled.
- Lili Paris (Spider plant)
This cute plant that looks bright green can also be found on the side of the road, my friend. The shape, which looks like large grass, will be very beautiful if placed in a pot and hung in the front yard. Its great benefits apparently outweigh its cute shape. Several studies that have been carried out on the Paris Lily plant show excellent results as a plant that absorbs pollutants in the air.
Research conducted by Ayudhiniar shows that this one plant is able to absorb harmful substances in the air. Air pollution caused by motorized vehicles and contains a lot of lead can be overcome by this plant. Even another study conducted by Ranimas Ayu showed that this plant, when placed indoors, can absorb formalin levels with a fairly good percentage.
We already know what plants can reduce air pollution. Let’s start improving nature by starting to plant.
Author: Iqbal Ramadhan
Editor: Lien Sururoh
Translator: Nugrah Aryatama
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