To form 1 g of glucose requires 2500 liters ot air. The absorption of pollutants by the stomata ultimately results in a reduction of thickness. Able to effectively absorb hundred types of harmful substances and particles from indoor air, such as SO2, NO2, CO, Benzene, n-Hexane, Chloride, Phenolic, Ammoniacal Gas, Fluoride, Formaldehyde, and Acrylonitrile. Also cleanses the air of suspended particles. Promotes air cleansing functions of plants whenever day or night.
Plant soaks up carbon dioxide, emit oxygen, and absorb toxic particles from the air.
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