More than 100,000 different species. All molds are a series of mycelia that manifest themselves in different ways and in different colors such as red, black, blue, green, and gray, depending on the species. If mold is forming in your home, it is because the room is not well ventilated and therefore there are serious problems with ventilation and moisture insulation.

To prevent mold from becoming a serious problem in your home, and most importantly for your health, we recommend 4 plants that you can have in your home that will help you limit damage.

Place these anti-mold plants throughout the house

Molds can cause serious health problems such as asthma, allergies, irritation, inflammation, rashes, and respiratory problems. To solve this problem, you can place these plants all over the house, even in the bathroom. They retain moisture and reduce mould growth on the walls.

1. Asparagus

Perfect for placement in the bathroom. This is a perennial plant, it has a very strange shape, it is soft and very bushy. It develops very well between 25°C and 7°C, a few degrees less could be affected. He loves filtered light and not direct light. It can therefore be placed behind a window.

2. Begonias

Very colorful and lively. Also in this case we have a perennial plant that is perfect for all rooms in the house, but we must be careful not to leave it in the cold or at temperatures that are too low. He loves more or less constant temperatures and hates temperatures that are too cold. You can place it anywhere, even in the kitchen.

3. Aspidistra

Es ist eine Pflanze, die hilft, einen Großteil der Feuchtigkeit aus dem Haus aufzunehmen. Er ist sehr widerstandsfähig und überlebt, auch wenn man sich nicht immer um ihn kümmert. Wenn Du also nicht viel Zeit hast, Dich um die Pflanzen zu kümmern, ist es perfekt. Lieben Sie Feuchtigkeit und reflektiertes Licht.

4. Sansevieria

Also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, it is a very resistant plant with a strong absorption power against mold and moisture. You can place it anywhere in the house, but we recommend placing it in the windows of the house and watering it without overdoing it.

What happens if we live in a damp and moldy house?

Inhaled or swallowed mold spores have harmful effects on people’s health, especially those at higher risk: infants and the elderly, people with asthma and allergies, people with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, people receiving organ transplants, and finally, anyone with a weakened immune system. for whatever reason.

Effects of mold:

  1. Chronic fatigue, fever or headache.
  2. Eyestrain
  3. Irritation of the membranes and mucous membranes of the mouth, nose and throat.
  4. Sneezing and chronic coughing.
  5. Outbreaks

In severe cases of exposure and over a long period of time, symptoms can be extreme, such as nausea, vomiting, and bleeding from the lungs and nose.