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NASA thus proved that Man MUST coexist among the Nephrolepis bostoniensis
green things, especially indoors where bad air tends to Great for eliminating formaldehyde. Typ-
be trapped. If people want to be healthy, plants must ically, a hanging plant “Boston Fern” can
be employed in indoor spaces. Which plants delivered and should be employed as table plants
the most benefits? The following list outlines the 10 as well. Although it requires a good deal
of humidity, it also returns a good deal of
most beneficial plants for cleaning indoor air pollution. humidity. It has a high transpiration rate
They are not listed in order of effectiveness, but by the because of multiple leaflets on its fronds.
toxins they absorb. For dry indoor air it is a living humidifier.
It requires a bit more grooming and care,
but the grace and lacy appearance is
These are the top 10, however there are many others great for spirit lifting. Ferns will grow well
that have been added through continued studies. in a north facing window where it tends to
It would be wise to capitalize on this information in be cooler.
sales and marketing programs. We are experiencing
a contraction in the industry, presently, and it will be Epipremnum aureum
prudent to reinvent ourselves. One of the best ways “Golden Pothos” is very effec-
to get people to buy plants is to educate them to the tive for eliminating formalde-
health benefits plants provide. If we are to regrow our hyde. Great for office plants,
industry, it is quite frankly, up to us. Ponder this! Next and anywhere synthetic
fabrics are employed.
time we will add more history to the story. Until then,
stay well and stay professional!

Spathiphyllum, Dracaena deremensis
“Peace Lily” fragrans
Rich, shiny green foliage This is a cane plant that
is available is many
with bright, contrasting varieties. The ‘Janet
white bracts, Spathiphyllum Craig’ with its rich
is not only showy, but very green, shiny leaves is a
effective in absorbing irri- favorite. These elimi-
tants from the air. In fact, nate trichloroethylene
this plant will absorb nearly from solvents, particu-
all of the nasty VOC’s from larly varnishes. If there
the air! It’s a Super air filter. is furniture in the room,
there are varnishes!

Sansevieria trifasciata
‘lauerntii’ Silver, or yellow edged
Bow Stringed Hemp or Snake Plant Chamaedorea seifrizii
This plant does its work at night. Known as the “Bamboo
Palm” it has a high
It is part of the CAM group (Cras- transpiration rate and
sulacean Acid Metabolism.) Great thus adds humidity to
plant for Bedrooms. It absorbs: the environment. It also
formaldehyde, xylene (cigarette eliminates benzene and
smoke) benzene and Trichloreth- trichloroethylene. Its
ylene. Another super filter! relatively slender form,
allows it to be em-
ployed in narrow areas.
Placement near copy
machines, a source of
Hedera helix “English Ivy” VOC from computer ink,
One of the best filters of cigarette is helpful.
smoke and the carcinogens found
within. Cleans air borne fecal
matter from insects and rodents.
Yes Rodents!

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