{"id":280,"date":"2021-03-23T17:57:08","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T17:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/nasa-clean-air-study\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T16:14:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T15:14:40","slug":"nasa-clean-air-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/shop\/nasa-clean-air-study\/","title":{"rendered":"NASA Study Reveals Best Air-Cleaning Plants For Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
Have you heard about\u00a0the recent “Clean-Air Study<\/strong>” conducted by NASA?

It’s not just us green-fingered folk who have been relishing in the\u00a0life-enhancing power of plants<\/strong>; astronauts too!

Yes, you read that right.<\/a>

Right now, somewhere floating high above the earth is an astronaut admiring the wonders of the\u00a0humble peace lily<\/strong>, in their small, but oxygen optimised, space station.

Join us as we explore the official NASA Clean Air findings and discover how best to use houseplants around your home to enhance your well-being in this blog.

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Who Are Nasa?<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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If you didn’t already know\u00a0NASA<\/a>\u00a0stands for\u00a0National Aeronautics and Space Administration<\/strong>; it is a US government agency who deal with all things space-related.

In short, they’re kind of a big deal!

They\u00a0put men on the moon<\/strong>\u00a0and frequently send astronauts into space to research, explore, and learn about the cosmos.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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COVID-19 & The Conversation Surrounding Clean Air<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Have you noticed that air, and breathing in general, has been a hot topic for discussion as of late?<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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With the tragedy of George Floyd, a respiratory-related pandemic, and most of us spending more time at home than ever before due to COVID-19, air, and the necessity of it is, getting it’s fair share of coverage.

At\u00a0Blooming Haus<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0we enjoy the mood-boosting affects of florals every day, so it felt only right to share this wisdom with the world.

Did you know that the air in your home is 30x more toxic than the air outside?

Pretty shocking, right?

Toxic air pollutants include\u00a0benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, and ammonia<\/strong>, when we spend too much time inside surrounded by these chemicals it can have adverse health effects such as headaches, dizziness, eye irritation and much more.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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What Is The NASA Clean Air Study?<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The Clean Air Study was designed and conducted to\u00a0explore natural and effective ways to purify the air in small and unventilated spaces<\/strong>\u00a0such as space stations.

A decade prior to the study, more and more buildings were popping up around the world specifically designed to reduce natural airflow in a bid to save on electricity bills.

However, people living and working in these buildings started reporting irritations and strange symptoms, like rashes and drowsiness throughout the day.\u00a0
Experts concluded that fresh air was necessary to avoid these symptoms.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Air Purifying Plants<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The findings didn’t sit well with NASA.

Why?

Because space stations need to be\u00a0completely sealed<\/strong>.

There is no fresh air in space -so naturally they were worried what would happen to their astronauts who lived in these small spaces over prolonged period of time. \u00a0

Everyone knows that plants photosynthesise,\u00a0inhaling carbon dioxide to produce oxygen<\/strong>, but NASA thought that plants might be able to go one step further and actually\u00a0absorb dangerous pollutants<\/strong>\u00a0from the atmosphere.\u00a0\u00a0
In the NASA houseplant study, they tested the effectiveness of various houseplants, such as\u00a0English Ivy<\/a>,\u00a0Spider Plant\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0Chrysanthemum<\/a>, when faced with the following pollutants:\u00a0formaldehyde<\/a>,\u00a0benzene<\/a>,\u00a0xylene<\/a>,\u00a0ammonia<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0trichloroethylene<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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What Are These Pollutants & Why Are They Dangerous?<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Most people don\u2019t know what any of these pollutants are, but they exist all around us.

Here\u2019s where you can find these toxins:\u00a0

Formaldehyde is found in tissues, napkins, paper bags, and synthetic fabrics, among other things.

Benzene is found in plastics, tobacco smoke, glue, paint, wax, dyes and detergents.\u00a0

Trichloroethylene is found in paint, varnish, paint stripper, glues and inks.\u00a0

Xylene is found in rubber, leather, printing and exhausts.\u00a0

Ammonia is found in floor waxes and cleaners.\u00a0

And here are some of the symptoms that can occur when exposed to them in high doses.

Please note that the severe symptoms, like unconsciousness, comas and organ damage, only occur at very high exposure – much higher than typical day to day use of these products.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Formaldehyde exposure can\u00a0irritate your throat<\/strong>, mouth and nose. If you are exposed to a significant amount, you could experience swelling of your larynx and lungs.\u00a0

Benzene exposure can irritate your eyes and cause symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, headaches, heart rate changes, and, in extreme cases, unconsciousness.\u00a0

Trichloroethylene can cause euphoria, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, headaches, drowsiness and, in very severe cases, coma.\u00a0

Ammonia can cause coughing, sore throat and irritation around your eyes.\u00a0

As mentioned, the more severe symptoms on this list would occur after exposure to a lot of the pollutant – much more than you would experience in general day to day use of, for example, general handling of paper tissues.\u00a0

However, the study suggest you might find that you feel more refreshed, awake, and experience fewer symptoms like eye and nose irritation and headaches if you strive to eliminate these toxins from your environment.\u00a0

In recent months, for obvious reasons, there has been an emphasis on creating a home which function as safe haven – a space that promotes and encourage optimum health.

Incorporating more plants in the home, not only as an\u00a0impact on our physical and mental health<\/strong>, but they look great too.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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What Are The Benefits of Filtered Air?<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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As well as avoiding symptoms and illnesses like those caused by the toxins listed above, houseplants can be really beneficial to our physical and mental health.\u00a0

Houseplants help to mimic \u2018fresh air\u2019 by producing oxygen.

They also increase humidity in the atmosphere as they release water vapour.

This can prevent dryness around the nose and mouth, which many people experience during cold winters or after too much time indoors.\u00a0

There are substantial mental benefits to having houseplants as well.

COVID has seen us spend more and more time in our house – for those who live in apartments; this has been especially difficult.

However, plants help us to bring nature inside.

They can boost our mood, remind us of nature\u2019s healing power, and\u00a0make us feel more grounded and centred<\/strong>.\u00a0

There have been many studies of plants positively affecting our mental health – one looked at the impact of\u00a0putting small plants on employee\u2019s desks at an office in Japan<\/a>.

After four weeks, the study summarised that the staff members who had a houseplant on their desk had lower stress and anxiety levels than those who didn\u2019t.\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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At Blooming Haus, we believe that bringing the outside, inside, is a trend we are going to see more of in 2021 and beyond.

Let the power of plants continue to prevail!

Thank you for reading – don’t forget to share this post with your green-fingered friends!

If you have any questions be sure to leave them in the comments section down below, we would love to hear from you. \ud83d\ude42<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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To Summarise<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The best air purifying plants according to NASA include:
English ivy<\/a>\u00a0(Hedera helix<\/em>)
Spider plant<\/a>\u00a0(Chlorophytum elatum<\/em>)
Devil’s ivy<\/a>, Pothos plant (Epipremnum aureum<\/em>)
Peace lily<\/a>\u00a0(Spathiphyllum<\/em>\u00a0‘Mauna Loa’)
Chinese evergreen<\/a>\u00a0(Aglaonema modestum<\/em>)
Bamboo palm<\/a>\u00a0(Chamaedorea seifrizii<\/em>)
Variegated Sanseviera<\/a>, (Dracaena trifasciata<\/em>\u00a0‘Laurentii’)
Heartleaf philodendron<\/a>\u00a0(Philodendron cordatum<\/em>)
Selloum philodendron<\/a>, lacy tree philodendron (Philodendron bipinnatifidum<\/em>)
Elephant ear philodendron<\/a>\u00a0(Philodendron domesticum<\/em>)
Red-edged dracaena<\/a>, marginata (Dracaena marginata<\/em>)
Cornstalk dracaena<\/a>, mass cane\/corn cane (Dracaena fragrans<\/em>\u00a0‘Massangeana’)
Weeping fig<\/a>\u00a0(Ficus benjamina<\/em>)[4]<\/a><\/sup>
Barberton daisy<\/a>, gerbera daisy (Gerbera jamesonii<\/em>)
Florist’s chrysanthemum<\/a>, pot mum (Chrysanthemum morifolium<\/em>)
Aloe vera<\/a>\u00a0(Aloe vera<\/em>)
Janet Craig (Dracaena deremensis<\/a>\u00a0“Janet Craig”<\/em>)
Warneckei (Dracaena deremensis<\/a>\u00a0“Warneckei”<\/em>)
Banana<\/a>\u00a0(Musa oriana<\/em>)
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Additional Resources You May Find Useful<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Blooming Haus Corporate & Event Flowers<\/a>

Blooming Haus Contract Flowers<\/a>

Sustainable Floristry at Blooming Haus<\/a>

The Best Potted Blooms to Brighten Up Your Home Office<\/a>

Porch’s Guide To Decorating Your Home With Indoor Plants <\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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NASA Approved Plants For Your Bedroom<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Be careful with plants in your bedroom.

Many plants stop the photosynthesis process at night, producing carbon dioxide instead – which is the opposite of what you want!

However, the following plants continue to produce a good level of oxygen when it is dark, helping you breathe in cleaner air and wake up refreshed.\u00a0

The interestingly named\u00a0Mother-In-Law\u2019s tongue<\/a>, or the Snake Plant, works best at night.

It works to remove toxins and produce oxygen while you sleep, helping you wake up feeling much more rested and ready to tackle the day!\u00a0

Snake plants should be\u00a0kept near a window<\/strong>, but they only need watering every 2-8 weeks.

Be careful that you don\u2019t overwater it; snake plants don\u2019t take well to too much hydration and can rot easily.\u00a0
You could also try the\u00a0Gerbera Daisy<\/a>.

These plants have green leaves and red flowers and will blend effortlessly into any classy bedroom – but they are also excellent at purifying the air at all times.\u00a0

Gerbera Daisies continue to produce lots of oxygen at night and clear the air from benzene, trichloroethylene, and more!

In the spring<\/a>, summer and autumn, place your Gerbera Daisy near the window where it will enjoy bright sunlight.

In the winter, it likes to recharge with indirect light.\u00a0

Water your Gerbera Daisy about once a week, and make sure that the\u00a0soil is kept moist<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The\u00a0Lady Palm<\/a>\u00a0is an excellent NASA-approved plant for the bathroom.

It can help remove the air from ammonia,\u00a0a toxin found in many cleaning products<\/strong>, which you probably use in your bathroom.\u00a0

This plant also loves humidity, so don\u2019t worry if you like to have long hot showers.

However, do bear in mind that you won\u2019t need to water your lady palm as much if it is in the bathroom, as the natural moisture will give it some hydration.\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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While houseplants are great, there\u2019s nothing like\u00a0brightening up your house with a beautiful bunch of flowers<\/strong>!
If you\u2019re looking for flowers with all the benefits that we\u2019ve mentioned above, try some bright Chrysanthemums.
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These beautiful blooms come in orange, yellow, red and pink colours and they\u2019ll brighten up the greyest of days.

However, these plants are more than just a beautiful bouquet – Chrysanthemums are air cleaning plants, working to eliminate ammonia and benzene and leaving you with fresh, purified air to breathe.\u00a0

The best part?

At Blooming Haus we just launched our new\u00a0Online Flower Shop<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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We’re continuously adding our latest creations for you to purchase and be\u00a0delivered directly to your home<\/strong>.

CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE FLOWER SHOP HERE.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>

Right now, we only deliver to UK postcodes all I can say is watch this space. \ud83d\ude09

Our beautiful bouquets are the easiest way to add a little lux to your home and brighten up your space.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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What Are The Benefits of Filtered Air?<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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As well as avoiding symptoms and illnesses like those caused by the toxins listed above, houseplants can be really beneficial to our physical and mental health.\u00a0

Houseplants help to mimic \u2018fresh air\u2019 by producing oxygen.

They also increase humidity in the atmosphere as they release water vapour.

This can prevent dryness around the nose and mouth, which many people experience during cold winters or after too much time indoors.\u00a0

There are substantial mental benefits to having houseplants as well.

COVID has seen us spend more and more time in our house – for those who live in apartments; this has been especially difficult.

However, plants help us to bring nature inside.

They can boost our mood, remind us of nature\u2019s healing power, and\u00a0make us feel more grounded and centred<\/strong>.\u00a0

There have been many studies of plants positively affecting our mental health – one looked at the impact of\u00a0putting small plants on employee\u2019s desks at an office in Japan<\/a>.

After four weeks, the study summarised that the staff members who had a houseplant on their desk had lower stress and anxiety levels than those who didn\u2019t.\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Bringing More Of The Outside, Inside<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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At Blooming Haus, we believe that bringing the outside, inside, is a trend we are going to see more of in 2021 and beyond.

Let the power of plants continue to prevail!

Thank you for reading – don’t forget to share this post with your green-fingered friends!

If you have any questions be sure to leave them in the comments section down below, we would love to hear from you. \ud83d\ude42<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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To Summarise<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The best air purifying plants according to NASA include:
English ivy<\/a>\u00a0(Hedera helix<\/em>)
Spider plant<\/a>\u00a0(Chlorophytum elatum<\/em>)
Devil’s ivy<\/a>, Pothos plant (Epipremnum aureum<\/em>)
Peace lily<\/a>\u00a0(Spathiphyllum<\/em>\u00a0‘Mauna Loa’)
Chinese evergreen<\/a>\u00a0(Aglaonema modestum<\/em>)
Bamboo palm<\/a>\u00a0(Chamaedorea seifrizii<\/em>)
Variegated Sanseviera<\/a>, (Dracaena trifasciata<\/em>\u00a0‘Laurentii’)
Heartleaf philodendron<\/a>\u00a0(Philodendron cordatum<\/em>)
Selloum philodendron<\/a>, lacy tree philodendron (Philodendron bipinnatifidum<\/em>)
Elephant ear philodendron<\/a>\u00a0(Philodendron domesticum<\/em>)
Red-edged dracaena<\/a>, marginata (Dracaena marginata<\/em>)
Cornstalk dracaena<\/a>, mass cane\/corn cane (Dracaena fragrans<\/em>\u00a0‘Massangeana’)
Weeping fig<\/a>\u00a0(Ficus benjamina<\/em>)[4]<\/a><\/sup>
Barberton daisy<\/a>, gerbera daisy (Gerbera jamesonii<\/em>)
Florist’s chrysanthemum<\/a>, pot mum (Chrysanthemum morifolium<\/em>)
Aloe vera<\/a>\u00a0(Aloe vera<\/em>)
Janet Craig (Dracaena deremensis<\/a>\u00a0“Janet Craig”<\/em>)
Warneckei (Dracaena deremensis<\/a>\u00a0“Warneckei”<\/em>)
Banana<\/a>\u00a0(Musa oriana<\/em>)
Source: Wikipedia<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Additional Resources You May Find Useful<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Blooming Haus Corporate & Event Flowers<\/a>

Blooming Haus Contract Flowers<\/a>

Sustainable Floristry at Blooming Haus<\/a>

The Best Potted Blooms to Brighten Up Your Home Office<\/a>

Porch’s Guide To Decorating Your Home With Indoor Plants <\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Why Did NASA Do The Study?<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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In the sealed space stations with no fresh air, astronauts were more at risk of inhaling these pollutants and experiencing intense effects due to the\u00a0lack of air-flow and restricted ventilation<\/strong>.

Rather than turn to technology, NASA decided to experiment with something that has been around since humans have walked the Earth: plants.\u00a0

Some plants, like\u00a0Parlour Palm<\/a>,\u00a0absorbed all of the pollutants<\/strong>\u00a0that it was tested with.

Other plants, such as the\u00a0Boston Fern<\/a>, were\u00a0a little more selective<\/strong>\u00a0about what they absorbed.

“However, all of the plants that were tested absorbed formaldehyde.\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Can I Use the NASA Clean Air Concept in My Home Space?<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Of course, NASA did the testing in a sealed space station.

This was the ideal environment for testing, as contaminant levels were high and there weren\u2019t any other ways for toxins to exit the atmosphere.\u00a0

However, can still replicate this to a degree at home and\u00a0enjoy purer air<\/strong>\u00a0and more oxygenated air in your surroundings.

It is an especially good idea to do so if you live in a small apartment in a city – but even if you live in a farmhouse in the countryside, you can still experience the life-enhancing power of plants by applying their findings.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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How Many Houseplants Should I Have?<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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NASA recommends one plant every 100 square feet – which is about 9.2 square metres.

In a home of about 1800 square feet in size (roughly 167 square metres), NASA recommends\u00a015-18 houseplants<\/strong>.

However, the exact number depends on what plants you opt for – you\u2019ll need fewer plants if they are larger and more efficient at reducing toxins.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Which NASA Recommended Indoor Plants To Use<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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You will most likely purchase plants to put in your\u00a0bedroom, living room<\/strong>, and other rooms like your\u00a0home office<\/strong>\u00a0or your\u00a0children\u2019s playroom<\/strong>.

Here\u2019s a list of some of the best NASA clean air study plants for each room.\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The\u00a0Areca Palm<\/a>\u00a0is not only a very aesthetically pleasing plant, but it also removes many of the toxins that NASA tested and\u00a0produces a large amount of oxygen<\/strong>.

It does need to be watered often, so it\u2019s a good plant to take centre-stage in your living room.

You should\u00a0water it every two to three days<\/strong>\u00a0and fertilise it every two weeks or so.\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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You could also invest in a\u00a0Dragon Tree<\/a>\u00a0for your living room.

These are slow-growing tree-like plants that can reach over two metres – so make sure that they are kept in a room with high ceilings, like your living area!

Water your dragon tree whenever the topsoil is dry – which will usually be about once per week.\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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NASA Approved Plants For Your Home Office<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Money plants<\/a>\u00a0are one of the best houseplants for air purification, and they are a good option for your study.

The Money Plant has a high purification rate and can remove most of pollutants that we\u2019ve discussed in this blog.

However, the\u00a0leaves are toxic to humans and animals<\/strong>\u00a0– so it\u2019s essential to keep it out of the way of pets and small children.

For this reason, it\u2019s a good plant to keep tucked away in a corner of your home office, out of the reach of anyone who it could do harm to.

It also thrives in indirect light, so don\u2019t worry if your study only has a small window.\u00a0

Water it every 1-2 weeks, or more often if it gets more sunlight.

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NASA Approved Plants For Your Children\u2019s Playroom<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Spider plants are non-toxic to humans<\/strong>\u00a0(and dogs and cats as well), making them a great choice to clean the air in your children\u2019s playroom.\u00a0

Of course, make sure that the plant is out of your kid\u2019s reach anyway – you still don\u2019t want to be down a spider plant because your child thought the leaves looked like a tasty snack. \u00a0

Spider plants are great for purifying the air from xylene and can even help to reduce\u00a0carbon monoxide<\/a>, which is a very dangerous gas.

You should water your spider plant about once a week, and don\u2019t worry if you overwater it – they are typically\u00a0quite thirsty<\/strong>!\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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NASA Approved Plants For Your Bedroom<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Be careful with plants in your bedroom.

Many plants stop the photosynthesis process at night, producing carbon dioxide instead – which is the opposite of what you want!

However, the following plants continue to produce a good level of oxygen when it is dark, helping you breathe in cleaner air and wake up refreshed.\u00a0

The interestingly named\u00a0Mother-In-Law\u2019s tongue<\/a>, or the Snake Plant, works best at night.

It works to remove toxins and produce oxygen while you sleep, helping you wake up feeling much more rested and ready to tackle the day!\u00a0

Snake plants should be\u00a0kept near a window<\/strong>, but they only need watering every 2-8 weeks.

Be careful that you don\u2019t overwater it; snake plants don\u2019t take well to too much hydration and can rot easily.\u00a0
You could also try the\u00a0Gerbera Daisy<\/a>.

These plants have green leaves and red flowers and will blend effortlessly into any classy bedroom – but they are also excellent at purifying the air at all times.\u00a0

Gerbera Daisies continue to produce lots of oxygen at night and clear the air from benzene, trichloroethylene, and more!

In the spring, summer and autumn, place your Gerbera Daisy near the window where it will enjoy bright sunlight.

In the winter, it likes to recharge with indirect light.\u00a0

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NASA Approved Plants For Your Bathroom<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The\u00a0Lady Palm<\/a>\u00a0is an excellent NASA-approved plant for the bathroom.

It can help remove the air from ammonia,\u00a0a toxin found in many cleaning products<\/strong>, which you probably use in your bathroom.\u00a0

This plant also loves humidity, so don\u2019t worry if you like to have long hot showers.

However, do bear in mind that you won\u2019t need to water your lady palm as much if it is in the bathroom, as the natural moisture will give it some hydration.\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The Best Flowers For Your House<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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While houseplants are great, there\u2019s nothing like\u00a0brightening up your house with a beautiful bunch of flowers<\/strong>!
If you\u2019re looking for flowers with all the benefits that we\u2019ve mentioned above, try some bright Chrysanthemums.
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These beautiful blooms come in orange, yellow, red and pink colours and they\u2019ll brighten up the greyest of days.

However, these plants are more than just a beautiful bouquet – Chrysanthemums are air cleaning plants, working to eliminate ammonia and benzene and leaving you with fresh, purified air to breathe.\u00a0

The best part?

At Blooming Haus we just launched our new\u00a0Online Flower Shop<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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We’re continuously adding our latest creations for you to purchase and be\u00a0delivered directly to your home<\/strong>.

CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE FLOWER SHOP HERE.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>

Right now, we only deliver to UK postcodes all I can say is watch this space. \ud83d\ude09

Our beautiful bouquets are the easiest way to add a little lux to your home and brighten up your space.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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What Are The Benefits of Filtered Air?<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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As well as avoiding symptoms and illnesses like those caused by the toxins listed above, houseplants can be really beneficial to our physical and mental health.\u00a0

Houseplants help to mimic \u2018fresh air\u2019 by producing oxygen.

They also increase humidity in the atmosphere as they release water vapour.

This can prevent dryness around the nose and mouth, which many people experience during cold winters or after too much time indoors.\u00a0

There are substantial mental benefits to having houseplants as well.

COVID has seen us spend more and more time in our house – for those who live in apartments; this has been especially difficult.

However, plants help us to bring nature inside.

They can boost our mood, remind us of nature\u2019s healing power, and\u00a0make us feel more grounded and centred<\/strong>.\u00a0

There have been many studies of plants positively affecting our mental health – one looked at the impact of\u00a0putting small plants on employee\u2019s desks at an office in Japan<\/a>.

After four weeks, the study summarised that the staff members who had a houseplant on their desk had lower stress and anxiety levels than those who didn\u2019t.\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Bringing More Of The Outside, Inside<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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At Blooming Haus, we believe that bringing the outside, inside, is a trend we are going to see more of in 2021 and beyond.

Let the power of plants continue to prevail!

Thank you for reading – don’t forget to share this post with your green-fingered friends!

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To Summarise<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The best air purifying plants according to NASA include:
English ivy<\/a>\u00a0(Hedera helix<\/em>)
Spider plant<\/a>\u00a0(Chlorophytum elatum<\/em>)
Devil’s ivy<\/a>, Pothos plant (Epipremnum aureum<\/em>)
Peace lily<\/a>\u00a0(Spathiphyllum<\/em>\u00a0‘Mauna Loa’)
Chinese evergreen<\/a>\u00a0(Aglaonema modestum<\/em>)
Bamboo palm<\/a>\u00a0(Chamaedorea seifrizii<\/em>)
Variegated Sanseviera<\/a>, (Dracaena trifasciata<\/em>\u00a0‘Laurentii’)
Heartleaf philodendron<\/a>\u00a0(Philodendron cordatum<\/em>)
Selloum philodendron<\/a>, lacy tree philodendron (Philodendron bipinnatifidum<\/em>)
Elephant ear philodendron<\/a>\u00a0(Philodendron domesticum<\/em>)
Red-edged dracaena<\/a>, marginata (Dracaena marginata<\/em>)
Cornstalk dracaena<\/a>, mass cane\/corn cane (Dracaena fragrans<\/em>\u00a0‘Massangeana’)
Weeping fig<\/a>\u00a0(Ficus benjamina<\/em>)[4]<\/a><\/sup>
Barberton daisy<\/a>, gerbera daisy (Gerbera jamesonii<\/em>)
Florist’s chrysanthemum<\/a>, pot mum (Chrysanthemum morifolium<\/em>)
Aloe vera<\/a>\u00a0(Aloe vera<\/em>)
Janet Craig (Dracaena deremensis<\/a>\u00a0“Janet Craig”<\/em>)
Warneckei (Dracaena deremensis<\/a>\u00a0“Warneckei”<\/em>)
Banana<\/a>\u00a0(Musa oriana<\/em>)
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Additional Resources You May Find Useful<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Blooming Haus Corporate & Event Flowers<\/a>

Blooming Haus Contract Flowers<\/a>

Sustainable Floristry at Blooming Haus<\/a>

The Best Potted Blooms to Brighten Up Your Home Office<\/a>

Porch’s Guide To Decorating Your Home With Indoor Plants <\/a><\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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