PLANTS
"A
beautiful
- Beth
Ditto
No
home or office or workspace is complete without the health and stylistic benefits of living
botanicals for peace of mind, clean air and of course that splash of colour and style.
Choosing a
plant for a space is as important as choosing a piece of furniture. It is an
integral part of dressing the area to complete the finished look. Whether it is
a small cactus for the bathroom, an orchid for the bedroom or a large palm for
the office, we can
help you decide between
the many varieties of plants available. They are planted into carefully
chosen containers to best accentuate the plant and are ready to transport into your own home or
work domain.
Studies have found that
when living plants are present indoors:
Anxiety levels are lowered
(Oxford Brooks
University Study )
All types of interior plants will
help you relax and feel better, however there are particular varieties that are
more effective. Boston ferns, rubber plants, weeping fig and peace lily, are a
few that can dramatically improve air quality by removing formaldehyde
from the atmosphere. Formaldehyde is one of the most commonly occurring
chemicals and has been linked with asthma and other respiratory problems. It is
emitted by gas cookers, as well as being present in everyday items such as
tissues, carpet backing, ceiling tiles and cigarette smoke. Spider plants
are good for absorbing carbon monoxide, a spider plant in an enclosed area
can remove 95% of the carbon monoxide from the air. Dragon tree plants and
dracaenas absorb many of the harmful emissions from computers, printers.
Hibiscus, Boston fern or rubber plants are natural humidifiers. Amazingly,
plants are not harmed by the absorption process and will continue to
function as long as they stay healthy.
Question
about plants in bedrooms?
Many wonder about keeping plants in the
bedroom. There is a reason why it is recommended to avoid keeping plants in the
bedroom when you sleep, in particular in non loft like bedrooms or for those who
sleep with the door closed in the evening with no source of fresh air. Light is
the
initiating factor in the process of photosynthesis. This is where plants
convert energy from light to change carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and
glucose.
This part of the plants process is
for it's own survival and growth and we benefit from this process in their
ability to produce fresh oxygen for us and clean the air. However when there is
no light in the room this process ceases and in the evening this process
reverses where plants "breath" or in other words reverse photosynthesis occurs
where they burn carbohydrates and oxygen like humans and produce carbon dioxide
instead. People often ask about plants in the bedroom, the answer is during the
day they are fine but as the light diminishes and into the evening they are
actually breathing in the air from the room depriving you of it, this is
especially true for those who sleep with their doors closed. For those who
would like the benefit of clean air in the bedroom it is suggested you remove
the plants in the evening from your room or alternatively open a window in
the evening to allow for fresh air to enter your space while both you and your
plants sleep at night.
Many are
"afraid" of plants. They worry about their ability to successfully care for and
nurture a plant. To be successful at helping your living botanical thrive there
are a few factors that you should take into account prior to purchasing
a plant. To find out more about what you should consider before you bring a
plant into your space please follow the link below:
Most businesses believe that plants are an integral part of selling the
environment and are
prepared to allocate the space and resources to accommodate them.
The bonus is there are
other benefits to our green friends than just beautifying your space.
For centuries the Chinese have used houseplants to create "living energy" in
their homes and workplaces. Did you know that they are also good for you? Plants
provide cleaner air, absorb toxins and dust, help to reduce noise pollution in
the home, and improve the overall feelings of wellbeing -they even lower
blood pressure, help concentration and improve memory.
People recover from mental tiredness faster
Interiors feel spacious, looked after and clean
People occupy rooms more when plants are present
People perceive interiors as "more expensive" looking
Given a choice, people sit where they can see plants *