What kind of flowers are suitable for the kitchen? 10 recommended green plants that are resistant to oil smoke and easy to care for
The kitchen is an area in the home with high levels of oil smoke and humidity. Choosing suitable plants can not only purify the air, but also add interest to life. Based on the popular gardening topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, we have compiled a list of 10 plants suitable for kitchen maintenance, with detailed data comparisons.
1. Why do we need plants in the kitchen?

1. Absorb harmful substances in oil smoke
2. Adjust humidity to prevent mold growth
3. Natural air purifier (formaldehyde/benzene, etc.)
4. Provide fresh spices when cooking
| plant name | Oil smoke resistance | Lighting requirements | Watering frequency | Special effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pothos | ★★★★☆ | scattered light | 3-5 days/time | Absorb formaldehyde |
| mint | ★★★☆☆ | full sun | 2-3 days/time | edible spices |
| Chlorophytum | ★★★★☆ | Resistant to shade | 5-7 days/time | Purify benzene substances |
| aloe vera | ★★★☆☆ | direct sunlight | 10 days/time | Treat burns |
| rosemary | ★★★★☆ | full sun | 3-4 days/time | cooking spices |
| ivy | ★★★☆☆ | scattered light | 4-6 days/time | adsorb dust |
| Sansevieria | ★★★★★ | Resistant to shade | 15 days/time | Oxygen release at night |
| basil | ★★★☆☆ | full sun | 2-3 days/time | Essential for Italian cuisine |
| air pineapple | ★★★★☆ | scattered light | Spray maintenance | No soil required |
| pocket coconut | ★★★☆☆ | bright environment | 5-7 days/time | tropical style |
2. Key points for maintenance of popular varieties
1. Pothos: Recently, the topic "Hydroculture Pothos" on Douyin has been played 12 million times. It is recommended to wipe the leaves with beer every week to enhance the luster.
2. Edible herbs: In Xiaohongshu’s “Kitchen Herb Garden” topic, rosemary and basil have become the new internet celebrity plants in 2023. Pay attention to regular pruning to promote branching.
3. Air Pineapple: Weibo data shows that searches for this plant that does not require soil have increased by 65% year-on-year and is suitable for hanging under the kitchen wall cabinet.
3. Things to note when growing flowers in the kitchen
1.Stay away from the stove: Keep at least 1 meter away to avoid high temperature burns
2.Regular cleaning: Wipe the leaves with wet wipes every month to remove oil stains
3.Container selection: It is recommended to use automatic water-absorbing flower pots with water storage layers
4.Anti-insect treatment: You can spread a layer of cinnamon powder on the surface of the pot soil to prevent ants.
4. User actual test recommendation TOP3
According to a recent voting campaign launched by Zhihu (32,000 participants):
1.Sansevieria: Became the most worry-free plant with 78% of the votes
2.mint: The pick-and-use experience received 65% praise
3.Pothos: The hydroponic version is especially suitable for novices
5. Solutions for special scenarios
1.Windowless kitchen: Choose shade-tolerant Sansevieria or ivy, and match it with plant fill lights
2.small kitchen: Recommended hanging air pineapple or wall magnetic potted plants
3.Chinese stir-fry kitchen: Prioritize spider plants and pothos that are resistant to oil fume.
According to the Baidu Index, the search volume for the keyword "kitchen plants" has increased by 42% in the past 10 days, of which 68% are among young people aged 25-35, indicating that modern people are paying more and more attention to the ecological beautification of the cooking environment. Choose the right kitchen plants to make every day cooking time more enjoyable!
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