Potus is a term used colloquially to name the plant whose scientific name is Epipremnum aureum . These specimens are part of the Araceae family group.
Pothos have heart-shaped leaves that are evergreen. Thanks to its aerial roots, it can climb a stake or tree branches.
Due to the little care it requires and its beauty, it is common for pothos to be used as an ornamental plant in homes , offices and businesses. It is important to mention that it can be grown in an indoor environment without problems.
One thing to keep in mind is that pothos is toxic to dogs and cats. If a pet chews or eats parts of the plant, it may suffer from irritation of its tongue and palate to problems in the digestive system, such as vomiting.
Despite this risk for pets, pothos can be very beneficial for all members of the family, including them, given its different properties. In particular, pothos is known as a plant that has the ability to purify the air , eliminating certain toxic substances from its vicinity.
One of the toxic substances that pothos can effectively eliminate is formaldehyde , which is usually found in rooms that have been recently painted or redecorated with new furniture. Therefore, placing a purifying plant in these places is an excellent decision so that aesthetic changes do not have negative consequences on health .
And the presence of formaldehyde in a room of the house or in an office, where we spend much of the day breathing the air that is concentrated, can cause highly negative effects on our health. This substance inevitably evaporates and enters our lungs, especially in cold seasons, when we cannot open the windows, and among its worst consequences is cancer . This reason is enough to put a pothos.
While some people do not appear to be affected by formaldehyde, others exhibit different negative symptoms upon relatively prolonged exposure to its toxicity, particularly if their air pollution level exceeds two parts per million. Among the problems it can cause are the following: irritation of the eyes, throat and nose, with burning and itching; cough; wheezing when breathing; nausea; irritated skin.
Another benefit of pothos is its action against carbon monoxide and benzene, which can limit the amount of oxygen in a poorly ventilated room. This plant frees the air of these substances and helps us breathe better. There is no protocol about the best place to place a pothos, nor about the number of specimens we can have in the same house: for example, there are those who buy one for each environment to ensure they have clean air throughout. moment.
On the other hand, POTUS is an acronym of the English language that refers to President Of The United States (that is, President of the United States ). This acronym became popular around the world through social networks, especially because the official Twitter account of the American president is @POTUS .
POTUS is the head of government and state of the United States . This means that he is in charge of the executive power of the country.
Currently, Republican Donald Trump is the POTUS . He took office at the beginning of 2017 , succeeding Democrat Barack Obama and thus becoming the 45th American president .