Who doesn’t want indoor air quality? Ok,well I suppose if you live in the jungle or somewhere in the Kootenays,but even still,and especially during the winter-time with all the doors and windows closed up…. you’ll need just three species…but minimum of 11 plants:
Kamal Meattle used three just three indoor plant species to increase oxygen,filter air,and boost general health at a a New Delhi business park. You can use them,too,in any indoor environment. Meattle’s presentation at the TED 2009 conference details a large-scale success,using thousands of plants for hundreds of workers. In any living or working space,though,the three plants—Areca palm,Mother-in-law’s Tongue,and a “Money Plant”—can be used to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen,remove organic compounds,and generally filter and freshen the ambient air. A single person looks to need a minimum of 11 total plants,and certain climates with less sunlight could require a bit of hydroponic growing,but Meattle swears by the health,productivity,and atmosphere benefits.
[via Lifehacker Australia.]
Check out the slideshow from the TED conference 2009 after the break:
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