We all know a well-placed house plant is good for décor. But there’s an even better reason to up your botanical budget: House plants are good for your health.
An expert shares why — and a few plants to start with.
Some plants are mini air purifiers.
This news first broke back in the ‘80s with a famous study by NASA (yes, that NASA), and has been backed by other studies since.
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“Research suggests that certain house plants, like peace lilies and pothos, can remove indoor air pollutants like benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene,” says Christelle Nimba, APRN, a health expert with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Trumbull.
How effective is this? It depends who you ask. Some researchers say it’d take upwards of 100 plants for every 10 square feet to make a real dent in indoor air pollution. So you may need to move some furniture. Read more
