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DEL.ICIO.USHouse plants for cleaner air
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
With summer days too hot for open windows and winter months too cold, I begin to feel squeamish about the recirculating air. To help combat this feeling, I long ago turned to indoor plants research has suggested can clean the air of toxins.
My peace lily (like this pic from the University of Washington) is just now acclimating to my new home, blooming with numerous white spoon-like flowers. I also keep a Norfolk Island Pine (not the most effective in toxin removal, but I like its look) and a pretty pink anthurium.
According to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, NASA research has shown the root systems of these plants as effective in removing formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide from the air. That said, jury is out on whether having a couple plants really makes a difference, though all agree some extra green can’t hurt!
- Bamboo Palm
- Chinese Evergreen
- English Ivy
- Gerbera Daisy
- Janet Craig
- Marginata
- Mass cane/Corn Plant
- Mother-in-Law’s Tongue (snake plant)
- Pot Mum
- Peace Lily
- Warneckii
What plants do you keep in your home?
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By JD
August 12, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this
Too many! I’ve been trying to downsize since my daughter was born 3 months ago. We have 3 large palms, 2 norfolk pines (they used to be 1), MIL tongue, and 3-4 other small plants inside. The rest of the small plants and all gift plants (complete with gnats!) have been banished to the back porch. I’m dreading this fall when I actually have to decide what to do with these things. I’m thinking something along the lines of ‘survival of the fittest.’
By JJ
August 13, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this
JD - Don’t kill your plants, offer them to the neighbors, friends, relatives, etc.
Try selling them in a garage sale. I have purchase numerous house plants that way.
By greader
August 14, 2008 7:59 AM | Link to this
That’s what makes a house a home, nice pretty green plants. And a house with plants growing doesn’t have bad smells.