GREENENGOOODS
Suzi McCoy, Garden Media Group staff and mem-
bers of the O
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for You team get ready to hand out
peace lilies at an event. Spathiphyllum and other
houseplants absorb pollutants and VOCs and con-
vert them into healthier air for the home.
“Research I’ve conducted has
proven the ability of houseplants
to remove airborne chemicals from
the indoor environment,” Wolverton
says. “Humidity is increased, air-
borne microbes are suppressed and
fewer dust particles are found in
rooms containing plants.”
Ongoing research around the
world is looking further into plants’
complex mechanisms that fi lter
toxins and reduce carbon.
To maximize benefi ts and freshen
air in the home or offi ce, Wolverton
recommends at least two or more
medium to large houseplants for
every 100 square feet.
Tip: Emphasize indoor plants
as the natural, “green” solution to
reducing carbon.
Tip: Use simple life cycle charts
or images at the point of purchase
to visually display how houseplants
clean the air.
Tip: Sell more indoor plants
by touting the recommendation
from former NASA scientists to
include at least two medium to
large plants for an average-size
room/offi ce space for maximum
cleansing benefi ts.
Green Is in the Air!
An upshot of Wolverton’s research
was the discovery of certain plants
that are top picks for their toxin-
fi ltering abilities, including spath-
iphyllum (peace lilies), dracaena,
philodendrons, golden pothos,
spider plants, palms, ferns, schef-
fl era, anthuriums, diffenbachia and
orchids.
“Houseplants reduce chemical
vapors emitted by synthetic mate-
rials; add healthy, microbial-free
Hardy To All Zones
humidity to dry indoor air; and
reduce airborne mold spores and
Hines Horticulture remains committed to delivering the highest quality and optimum
bacteria,” Wolverton emphasizes.
selection of plant material, along with providing the industry expertise and service you
These green heroes just keep doing
have always depended on. We utilize our demand and supply expertise to develop integrated
what comes naturally.
growing and distribution strategies across our seven nurseries and 3,000+ acres - ensuring
delivery of the highest quality and broadest selection of plants, across all zones, in the Tip: Recommend top plants
quantities and at the time you expect. (with some images) and the par-
ticular toxins they fi lter on your
Bringing the Best of the
POP display.
World’s Gardens to You
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Offi ce Joy
Call 866-68-HINES (866-684-4637) or visit www.hineshort.com to discover the full depth of Hines Horticulture’s services.
Corporations and offi ces are
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