ENJOYING THE JOURNEY your life
A Breath of Fresh Air for Your Home or Office
Add a few power plants to clean up your indoor air. By Lori Goetzinger
YOUR PLANT CARE GUIDE
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PEACE LILY
• Removes trichloroethylene, benzene and formaldehyde.
• If you’re allergic to pollen, you may want to cut off the flowers after they bloom.
Light: Care: Keep the soil evenly moist.
ENGLISH IVY • Ranks high in removing formaldehyde.
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Care: Mist during winter months when air is dry. Water weekly with lukewarm water.
Plants make nice decorations and, like flowers, they’re great mood boosters. But there’s another reason to add plants to your home or office—they’re air-cleaning machines! You might not hear a lot about it, but indoor air pollution is a big
deal. In fact, according to the American Lung Association, indoor air can be more harmful to your health than some outdoor air. It can even cause the symptoms of health conditions like asthma, allergies and COPD to get worse. Indoor air pollution can come from almost anything in your house—from furniture and cleaning supplies to air fresheners and cigarettes. Since you probably spend most of your time inside, taking steps to clear the air can make a big difference for your health.
JANET CRAIG DRACAENA • Best for removing trichloroethylene.
• Its smaller version, Compacta, grows slower, and is easier to care for.
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Care: Keep soil evenly moist. Mist leaves often.
• It’s toxic to animals and people, so make sure to keep it out of reach of pets and children.
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