How Do Plants Filter the Air?
Plants are beautiful and add aesthetic value to our surroundings, and they play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy environment. One of the most important functions of plants is their ability to filter the air we breathe. How do plants filter the air? And they are part of any healthy ecosystem.
Plants filter the air by Photosynthesis, which involves taking in carbon dioxide and water and converting them into glucose and oxygen. This process not only provides vital oxygen for animals and humans to breathe. In addition, Photosynthesis also removes carbon dioxide, which is a greenhouse gas.
However, the benefits of plants go beyond just producing oxygen and removing carbon dioxide. They also play an important role in filtering out other pollutants and toxins indoors and outdoors.
Indoor air pollution is a major concern in many homes and offices, where pollutants accumulate from cleaning products, furniture polish, building materials, and even human activities like cooking and smoking. These pollutants can include chemicals like formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene. These chemicals are known to cause a range of health problems, such as headaches, dizziness, and respiratory issues.
Fortunately, many indoor plants are effectively removing these pollutants from the air. For example, the Peace Lily is a popular indoor plant that removes formaldehyde, benzene, and other toxins from the air. Other effective plants include the Spider Plant; The Spider plant was part of a NASA study and effectively cleaned formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene. The plant improves indoor air quality and reduces stress. Another university report published recently included the Golden Pothos, and Bamboo Palm as effective at removing Pollutants from the air.
These plants work by absorbing toxins through their leaves and roots, then breaking them down, and storing them in their tissues. Some plants, like the Snake Plant, also release oxygen at night, making them particularly effective at improving indoor air quality while maybe not as much of a difference as many articles claim. However, plants are beautiful and a welcome addition around the house and workplace and can boost your mood, so, I say the more houseplants, the better!
The Plant Escape is owned and operated by Ted and Elizabeth Mark. They originally founded the organization in 1992 with one mission in mind: To provide superior products and professional services in a manner that exceeds their client’s expectations.
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