So,
did you know, according to the EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency), the
inside of your home is often more polluted that the outside. Scary, yes,
fixable ~ yes, yes, yes. We generate toxic fumes when we cook & clean for
starters. Although I’d love to always eat out & never raise a toilet brush,
let’s be practical. We can start reducing in-home pollutants (even
cancer-causing ones) like benzene & formaldehyde with houseplants.
Researchers at NASA have known for years that certain houseplants effectively
reduce home levels of pollutants. (Heck, they use them in space!) As an added
bonus, houseplants will increase the relative humidity in the air which has
been shown to have a relaxing effect. Plants have also been proven to reduce
dust accumulation (woo hoo-double bonus). I have to admit, as much as I love
outdoor plants, I have been a houseplant slacker. I don’t have great light
& I’ve used that as an excuse. Also, plants can sometimes look dated. So I
will help us all get over that. Two excellent choices are gerbera daisies (so
pretty) and the ficus tree are for sunnier locations. The pothos & peace
lily are wonderful air cleaning machines for medium to low light. Also on the
list, for this autumnal time of year, is the florist mum! So if you need a
beautiful hostess gift this time of year, think mums. At Christmastime, perhaps
a red gerbera daisy for something different & healthy! I think containers
have come a looong way to make a plant look special in any room. Enjoy the
clean air!
Check out the links below. The first is
for gerbera daisy care & the second for a list on 10 of the best plants!
One of the surprises for me was liriope or lily turf. I adore this outdoor
plant. Who knew it will do wonders inside too!
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