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Sun, Aug 1, 10 at 1:28
| Are there certain plants that remove toxins from the air more than others?
I once read that spider plants were best, then recently read that agaves were the best... I don't have very much space and looking for best bang for the buck. Thanks for any tips! |
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- Posted by jojosplants Az. Z9 (My Page) on Sun, Aug 1, 10 at 10:55
| I too have heard spider plants to be the best. An agave wont get enough sun light in the house. It would be hard to keep inside. |
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- Posted by dirtslinger2 6 (My Page) on Sun, Aug 1, 10 at 15:17
| It may have been Cycad actually, not agave. |
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| I've heard Sansevierias are very good as well, and tolerant of low light. |
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| In my plant book there are a list of all different kinds of plants. These are the best of the best it says. Boston ferns, Florist mums, Pygmy date plum, 'Janet Craig' dracaena, Rubber plant, English ivy, weeping fig, Peace lily, Area palm, Corn plant'Kimberley Queen' fern, & Bamboo palm. I hope this list helps a little. |
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- Posted by norma_2006 (My Page) on Wed, Aug 11, 10 at 2:00
| Sansevieria do have the best reputation to use for this purpose, and take next to no care. Wonderful house plants and many species to choose from. Norma |
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| I heard spider plants were great for that. (But im not an expert) |
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- Posted by urbansuccession (My Page) on Sat, Aug 21, 10 at 2:25
| Here's a great list of plants from a study done by NASA... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_air-filtering_soil_and_plants But when it comes right down to it, I wouldn't expect one houseplant to make a noticeable difference in air quality. |
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| Found this link while surfing the web today if anyone is interested. Tina |
Here is a link that might be useful: Air Cleaning Plants
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| Check out the book How to Grow Fresh Air by B.C. Wolverton |
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- Posted by ronalawn82 z9FL (ronalawn08@gmail.com) on Sun, Sep 5, 10 at 6:14
| dirtslinger2, here is a site which might help. http://www.zone10.com/nasa-study-house-plants-clean-air.html |
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