People depend on plants for a lot. Plants provide us with food in the form of fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds, and nuts. They provide material for rope, wood, and many other items that we use every day. But they do something much more important than this.
Photosynthesis
Humans inhale oxygen and we exhale carbon dioxide. Plants take in carbon dioxide and put off oxygen. That, with sunshine and water, is a system called photosynthesis. This is part of the cycle of life. This is the first step in de-stressing. Going to a place that is free of toxins in the air. Going to a place where simply by breathing your body is rejuvenated, renewed, and relaxed.
Best Plants To De-Stress Your Home and Purify The Air
Red-Edge Peperomia
Red-Edge Peperomia has a narrow band of red which is surrounded by a wide creamy leaf. Plant experts My Seed Needs tells us that having plants in your home with broad leaves helps balance your home. They reduce humidify the air keeping people and pets more comfortable. Check out Seeds For Planting, Always Fresh & Guaranteed to Grow by Seed Needs.
Snake Plant
If there is any plant everyone needs to have in their home it is the snake plant. Why? Do you remember photosynthesis? Well, most plants do this process during the day. In many cases, our families are away from home much of the time. But, the Snake plant goes through photosynthesis at night. This means that while you and your loved ones are fast asleep, they are breathing in pure, clean air. Finally, the Snake Plant is a beautiful plant that grows tall, brightening any corner.
Dwarf Date Palm
This pet-friendly plant removes formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene from the air. And just what are these toxins and what do they do? Formaldehyde is found in virtually all indoor environments, from grocery bags, waxed paper, facial tissues, and paper towels to common household cleaning agents, cigarette smoke and heating and cooking fuels. It irritates the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and throat and can cause contact dermatitis, irritation of the upper respiratory tract and eyes and headaches. Toluene and xylene are strong compounds used in many household and industrial products, and poisoning can occur when swallowed, the fumes are breathed in, or when they touch the skin. Other pet-friendly plants that attack these toxins? Check out the Areca palm, Kimberly queen fern, Bamboo palm, and the Broadleaf lady palm.
Lilyturf
Non-toxic to pets, this easy-care, year-round bloomer adds a dash of blue and white to your space, and also emits a delicate perfume. In terms of air purification, Lilyturf not only removes formaldehyde, xylene and toluene, it also purifies the air of ammonia.
Barberton Daisy
You’ll have no doubt seen (or received) a bunch of these in your lifetime, they’re very popular for their bright, simple round blooms – and make an even more useful gift as a live bouquet. Pet-friendly, they purify the air of benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene. Benzene is a commonly used solvent also present in inks, oils, paints, plastics, and used in the manufacture of detergents. It not only irritates the skin and eyes; repeated skin contact with benzene causes drying, inflammation, blistering, and dermatitis. Trichloroethylene is used in printing inks, paints, lacquers, varnishes, and adhesives and is considered a liver carcinogen.
The Florist’s Chrysanthemum
This pretty little bloom lasts about 8-weeks. It doesn’t hurt your pocketbook to start over at that point. You can use this in the office, but if you use it at home keep it out of the reach of kids and pets. It has a sweet smell. It is a great multitasker that purifies all five toxins from the air. Other plants that remove these toxins? The chrysanthemum morifolium and the peace lily.