I commonly get customers that either call or walk into the shop looking for plants that are
- Easy Care
- Good household plants
- Can be planted outside
- Etc.
But rarely do I get customers that ask for air purification plants. When I present the idea to them they are almost always eager to know which ones are the best for such a thing. Many of my customers want to send a plant to an office, a family member or friend who's loved one has recently passed away, or just something nice to place in their own home. Air purifying plants can take your home, that may have fallen into the "stale air" category, and make it fresh and delicious again!
NASA did a study on air purification plants to be used on space stations to keep the air from being stale and full of VOC's and other pollutants. Their findings gave various plants a rating on a 10.0 scale for their ability to filter the air and purify it. The following is a list of plants that are common to florists and great purifiers.
Areca Palm - 8.5 - This plant was ranked the top air purifying plant. It was also named the most efficient air humidifier and is great at keeping your home or office moist during dry times as well as continuously removing chemical toxins from the air. During the winter time it can replace the use of electric humidifies altogether!
Bamboo Palm - 8.4 - Just a small step under the Areca Palm, the Bamboo Palm also keeps the indoors fresh and pure. The Bamboo Palm, though, requires more stable conditions. It thrives when the soil is kept moist, but not wet, and in indirect sunlight. The plant needs these conditions to be kept stable in order to keep pumping out fresh oxygen.
Rubber Plant - 8.0 - According to the NASA study rubber plants excel at removing chemical toxins from the air, especially formaldehyde. They are great because they require less light than many other plants, so no windows required!!! What could be more perfect for an office space?
Dracaena - 7.8 - The Dracaena was placed fifth on NASA's list of air purifiers. At 7.8 it is bright, radiant, and starts cleaning the air as soon as it is placed! There are many different kinds of dracaena - sizes, shapes, and colors. You are sure to find one to fit your liking!
English Ivy - 7.8 - If you're looking for a plant that is on the less expensive side and needs little work, then an English Ivy is for you. Ivies are known to keep the air fresh and humidified. WebMD describes the plant as "a fix for allergies", noting that 60% of airborne mold in the room vanished just 6 hours after English ivy were brought in. The same is true for 58% of airborne feces!! GROSS!! If you would like to gift a plant to an asthmatic, those with allergies, or just someone with other breathing problems then an English Ivy is a sure bet for a great gift!!
These are just 5 plants that can purify the air, but not to be forgotten are the Ficus (7.7), the Boston Fern (7.5), and the Peace Lily (7.5). These plants are also very common in a flower shop and are sure to impress anyone who might receive one.
Stop by or call us (8164525847) today and ask about the air purification plants that we have in stock. When you walk into our shop you will undoubtedly be able to tell the difference between the outside air and that of the inside of a flower shop that keeps some of these plants in stock. The air is always fresh and yummy inside ours!!
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