Just BREATHE! – House Plants Improve Air Quality
Concerns over our ecological footprint and green building practices are moving more mainstream, and indoor plants naturally help filter air impurities, making them perfect for all interior spaces. There’s no better time than now to breathe in nature and think green.
Dr. OZ, known as America’s doctor and co-author of “You: The Owner’s Manual,” appeared regularly on Oprah as well as his own program. During an Oprah appearance, he recommended the use of interior plants – specifically philodendrons, pothos and spider plants – as ideal plants known for their toxin-filtering abilities. Not only do plants add to the aesthetic appearance of a room, recent research shows that just three average floor-standing plants or six table-top plants significantly improve the air quality in an average sized office.
In work settings, industry experts often recommend a plant be placed within each person’s breathing zone. Dr. Wolverton, a retired Nasa scientist and author of “How to grow fresh air”, published a study nearly 25 years ago putting houseplants on the map as air purifiers. That information has been confirmed over and over again.
Alden Lane has a great selection (both in our Garden Store and over in Ruthie’s Room) for every environment, and we can help you put together a beautiful (and healthy!) array of gorgeous greenery for any interior space. We want you to “Breathe easier”- so come on in and let’s get started today!
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