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No, I am not talking about money... I am talking about indoor plants. There are more benefits to having plants throughout your house than you might think. Everyone knows that trees throughout the world take in the Carbon Dioxide we breathe out, and release life sustaining Oxygen- but did you know that not all plants respire the same way trees do? Some take in Oxygen, and release Carbon Dioxide just like we do. Orchids, succulents, and air plants restore the Oxygen in your home, and look pretty while they are at it. Plants are natures humidifiers, they release approximately 97% of the moisture they absorb, making them advocates for a healthy respiratory system for people who live in dry climates like Nevada. People who suffer from chronic respiratory ailments have great potential to benefit from house plants, as they are constantly purifying the air. Every 24 hours 84% of volatile organic compounds, such as formaldehyde (found in common items such as rugs, and cigarette smoke), benzene and trichloroethylene (both found in man-made fibers, inks, solvents and paint) are removed from the air.
Having plants around isn't all about your health, although a recent study done by Kansas State University showed that having plants in hospital rooms speeds recovery rates of patients post surgery, The Royal College of Agriculture in Circencester, England found that students demonstrated 70% greater attentiveness when plants were present in the classroom.
There are many plants that require little maintenance, but provide substantial benefits, making most argument for having them unnecessary. Why wouldn't you want them?
Having plants around isn't all about your health, although a recent study done by Kansas State University showed that having plants in hospital rooms speeds recovery rates of patients post surgery, The Royal College of Agriculture in Circencester, England found that students demonstrated 70% greater attentiveness when plants were present in the classroom.
There are many plants that require little maintenance, but provide substantial benefits, making most argument for having them unnecessary. Why wouldn't you want them?
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This fiddle leaf ficus is to die for, no?
This fiddle leaf ficus is to die for, no?
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