It's no secret that plants are great for the environment. Trees and other plants help reduce runoff and erosion, they absorb carbon, and provide shade to reduce energy bills. Three cheers for the wonderful work plants do for the great outdoors!
But what about indoor plants!? Do they provide benefits, too?
As it turns out, they sure do!
Keeping indoor plants in your home and office can greatly improve the quality of the air in your indoor space. It goes without saying that the the quality of the air you breathe directly affects your overall health, so it's important to make sure that you're doing what you can to keep your air clean!
So what do indoor plants do to improve air quality? According to How to Grow Fresh Air by Dr. B.C. Wolverton, indoor plants clean up the air you breathe in the following ways:
1. They absorb Carbon dioxide
2. They release Oxygen
3. They eliminate toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene (often found in chemical solvents)
Great, right? And here's some more great news: many indoor plants are very low-maintenance!
Here's a list of some great indoor plants that clean the air, are easy to grow and can help you keep your family, yourself, and your co-workers healthy and happy:
- Golden Pothos
- English Ivy
- Peace Lily
- Spider Plant
- Snake Plant
- Dracaena
- Philodendron
- Chinese Evergreen
- Ficus benji
- Rubber Plant
- Lady Palm
- Areca Palm
- Bamboo Palm
- Boston Fern
*For those of you who share your home with furry friends, please note that if ingested, the Peace Lily and Pothos can cause irritation and possibly vomiting in pets.
Happy INDOOR Gardening!
Happy INDOOR Gardening!
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