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What kind of household plants can help to reduce air pollution in a house ? answer with names.
Asked by Subhasis Ghosh,
22 Jun '09 04:10 pm
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Wolverton says the study has shown that common indoor landscaping plants can remove certain pollutants from the indoor environment. We feel that future results will provide an even stronger argument that common indoor landscaping plants can be a very effective part of a system used to provide pollution free homes and work places, he concludes.
Each plant type was placed in sealed, Plexiglas chambers in which chemicals were injected. Philodendron, spider plant and the golden pothos were labeled the most effective in removing formaldehyde molecules. Flowering plants such as gerbera daisy and chrysanthemums were rated superior in removing benzene from the chamber atmosphere. Other good performers are Dracaena Massangeana, Spathiphyllum, and Golden Pothos. Plants take substances out of the air through the tiny openings in their leaves, Wolverton said. But research in our laboratories has determined that plant leaves, roots and soil bacteria are all important in removing trace levels of ...more
Answered by saranathan Narasimhan, 22 Jun '09 04:14 pm
Each plant type was placed in sealed, Plexiglas chambers in which chemicals were injected. Philodendron, spider plant and the golden pothos were labeled the most effective in removing formaldehyde molecules. Flowering plants such as gerbera daisy and chrysanthemums were rated superior in removing benzene from the chamber atmosphere. Other good performers are Dracaena Massangeana, Spathiphyllum, and Golden Pothos. Plants take substances out of the air through the tiny openings in their leaves, Wolverton said. But research in our laboratories has determined that plant leaves, roots and soil bacteria are all important in removing trace levels of ...more
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Money plant...........
Palm tree............
Ashoka tree................
Cactus ..............
Answered by cancerian, 22 Jun '09 04:13 pm
Palm tree............
Ashoka tree................
Cactus ..............
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