Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Study Documents the Power of Indoor Plants

From the article:

* Americans spent an average of $147 on domestic plants for their homes last year.
* Research suggests that indoor plants reduce symptoms of fatigue, headache, cough and dry skin.
* Plant-filled rooms contain up to 60 percent fewer airborne molds and bacteria than rooms without plants, studies show.
* America’s favorite potted flowering plant is the poinsettia.
* There are more than 65,000 greenhouses in the U.S.
* Most American Christmas trees are grown in Oregon and North Carolina.
* The following plants are best at decontaminating air and balancing humidity: Areca, Reed and Dwarf date palms; Boston ferns, English ivy and Peace Lilies.


Study Documents the Power of Indoor Plants

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