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Houseplants are our often-overlooked helpers in ridding the air ofpollutants and toxins, counteracting outgassing and contributing tobalanced internal humidity.
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Find out which houseplants are our most effective allies in keeping yourhousehold air clean and pure.
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It is suggested that one plant should be allowed for approximately 10square yards of floor space, assuming average ceiling heights of 8 to 9feet. This means that you need two or three plants to contribute to goodair quality in the average domestic living room of about 20 to 25 squareyards.
Research has shown that these 10 plants are the most effective all-around in counteracting offgassed chemicals and contributing tobalanced internal humidity.
Areca palm
Reed palm
Dwarf date palm
Boston fern
Janet Craig dracaena
English ivy
Australian sword fern
Peace Lily
Rubber plant
Weeping fig
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Although many plants like light, they do not all have to be placed nearwindows. Many indoor plants originated in the dense shade of tropicalforests and have a high rate of photosynthesis. These are ideal for thehome and can be placed in darker corners. When positioning plants, tryto strike a balance between light and ventilation because the effect ofplants on indoor air pollution appears to be reduced if they are set in adraft.
Adapted from Your Naturally Healthy Home, by Alan Berman.Copyright(c) 2001 by Francis Lincoln Limited. Reprinted by permission of RodalePress. Adapted from Your Naturally Healthy Home, by Alan Berman.
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