I've always thought of pollution as being only outside, large cities, behind the old school bus that is billowing with smoke. Apparently, the inside of our home can be dangerous too, especially for the young folks, known as our children! Plants actually clean the air we breathe.
Research has shown that the following plants are the most effective all-around in counteracting off gassed chemicals and contributing to balanced internal humidity.
* Areca palm
* Reed palm
* Dwarf date palm
* Boston fern
* Janet Craig dracaena
* English ivy
* Gerber Daisy
* Australian sword fern
* Peace Lily
* Rubber plant
My favorite flower is the Gerber daisy. That along with the mum are the most efficient at removing benzene. The peace lily and chrysanthemum (mum) removes the highest levels of trichoroethylene.
For the most effective use of house plants research has shown that one plant be allowed 10 square yards of floor space. Sounds like we need an addition to our home...not really that only equals to 2 or 3 plants per room to increase better air quality. The utilization of carbon happens during the growth of a plant, therefore effective in removing low levels of carbon monoxide.
All plants produce oxygen through the process of photosynthesis. Thus any plants you choose, in addition to the varieties named here, will increase the concentration of oxygen in their immediate surroundings.
Happy plants=Healthy homes!
2 comments:
Very interesting. I didn't know you could grow Gerber Daisies indoors. They are very pretty plants. Of course they'd likely fair as well as my normal houseplants...poorly. But I just may give them a try.
I love this post. Another good rule of thumb is to have one house plant per 100 square feet in your home. I love plants. Not only do they improve air quality, they are a soothing addition to the decor.
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