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The document is an informational guide about houseplants and their ability to purify indoor air. It contains the following key points: 1. Research shows that having one plant per 100 square feet of indoor space can help purify the air by removing carbon dioxide, oxygen, and other pollutants. 2. Plants thrive on carbon dioxide and convert it to oxygen, increasing oxygen levels. This allows humans to feel more focused, creative, and healthy. 3. Certain plants are especially effective at removing common indoor air toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene, which are found in products like cleaning supplies, furniture, and building materials.
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- 1. 4.5” 4.5” Alpha Botanical CO2 Hang Tag Design 1 - front OXYGEN O2O2 CO2 O2
- 2. CO2 O2 O2 O2 Research indicates that 1 plant per 100 square feet of indoor space will purify the air. Plants remove carbon dioxide and other polutants from the air and replace it with oxygen, must plants are great for removing common indoor contaminants. ™ 4.5” 4.5” Alpha Botanical CO2 Hang Tag Design 1 - Back Plants thrive on carbon dioxide and convert in to oxygen. The increase in oxygen allows humans to be more focused, creative, attentive, happier and, most important, healthier. Alpha Botanical, Inc. 1.800.FOLIAGE www.alphabotanical.comAB1001 06/08 HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS
- 3. Think Green Live Green CO2 O2 O2 O2 AB_PlantGuide_08.indd 1 12/1/08 9:38:24 AM
- 4. House Plants Purify Your Air Naturally O2 O2O2 CO2 CO2 O2 O2 O2 Plants are natural air filters and release oxygen into the air. Research suggests using 1 plant per 100 sq. ft. of indoor space will clean the air. 2 AB_PlantGuide_08.indd 2 12/1/08 9:38:25 AM
- 5. 3 62-80°F 17-27°C Shell Ginger Alpinia zerumbet Large, slender leaves that release a scent of ginger when gently stroked. Bright indirect light Moderately moist, well drained soil. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. Avoid over watering. 62-80°F 17-27°C Variegated Shell Ginger Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’ Striking tender exotic grown primarily for its large attractive vivid green and yellow irregularly striped leaves. Bright indirect light Performs best in moderately moist, well drained soil. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. 62-80°F 17-27°C Cat Palm Chamaedorea cataractarum Small palm with dark green fronds and a clustering trunk. Bright indirect light Performs best in consistently moist soil. Do not allow soil to dry out completely or become soggy. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. AB_PlantGuide_08.indd 3 12/1/08 9:38:28 AM
- 6. 4 62-80°F 17-27°C Ti Plant Cordyline fruticosa Upright canes of wide, pointed, vibrantly colored leaves add color to any home or office. Used by ancient Polynesians for food, roof thatching and clothing. Bright indirect light Moderately moist, well drained soil. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. Avoid over watering. 62-80°F 17-27°C Dieffenbachia Dieffenbachia Upright stems of large green leaves with various degrees of pale green, yellow or white variegation. Bright indirect light Moderately moist, well drained soil. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. Avoid completely dry soil. 62-80°F 17-27°C Striped Corn Plant Dracaena fragrans ‘Mass Cane’ Thick upright stems are topped with clumps of wide corn-like leaves with yellow striped centers. Moderate to low light Requires excellent drainage. Check every 7-10 days for water needs. AB_PlantGuide_08.indd 4 12/1/08 9:38:31 AM
- 7. 5 62-80°F 17-27°C Dragon Tree Dracaena marginata Attractive tropical featuring upright stems of stiff, narrow, sword-like green leaves with red to purple margins. Moderate to bright light Performs best in an evenly moist, well drained soil. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. 62-80°F 17-27°C Rubber Plant Ficus elastica ‘Robusta’ Tropical shrub or small tree with large thick rubbery burgundy leaves. Prune as needed for size or shape. May develop aerial roots over time. Moderate to bright light Requires excellent drainage. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. Brighter locations need more water. 62-80°F 17-27°C Hibiscus Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Lovely upright branched tropical shrub or small tree with large brightly colored blooms on dark green foliage. Bright light Performs best in moderately moist, well drained soil. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. Avoid over watering. AB_PlantGuide_08.indd 5 12/1/08 9:38:34 AM
- 8. 6 62-80°F 17-27°C Spindle Palm Hyophorbe verschaffeltii Long fronds on a triangle shaped base with orange hues on the trunk and center of fronds. Bright indirect light Moderately moist, well drained soil. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. Avoid over watering. 62-80°F 17-27°C Chinese Fan Palm Livistonia chinensis Upright spreading palm with large, wide, glossy green fan-shaped leaves that form a wide crown over time. Bright indirect light Performs best in a well drained soil. Check every 7-10 days for water needs. 62-80°F 17-27°C Philodendron Swiss Cheese Monstera deliciosa Very large, deeply dissected glossy green leaves. Will slowly climb if support is provided. Moderate to low light Performs best in a moderately moist, well drained soil. AB_PlantGuide_08.indd 6 12/1/08 9:38:37 AM
- 9. 7 62-80°F 17-27°C Kimberly Queen Fern Nephrolepis obliterata ‘Kimberly Queen’ Popular, easy-to-grow fern with large, upright arching dark green fronds. Avoid drying and exposure to drafts. Moderate to bright light Performs best with consistently moist soil. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. Brighter locations need more water. 62-80°F 17-27°C Xanadu Philodendron x ‘Xanadu’ PP7030 Striking improvement on the splitleaf philodendron that features uniform, deeply dissected, glossy green leaves. Moderate to low light Moderately moist, well drained soil. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. Avoid over watering. 62-80°F 17-27°C Pygmy Date Palm Phoenix roebelenii Dwarf upright palm with narrow glossy green leaves forming a soft graceful crown. Bright indirect light Performs best in consistently moist soil. Do not allow to dry completely or become soggy. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. AB_PlantGuide_08.indd 7 12/1/08 9:38:40 AM
- 10. 8 62-80°F 17-27°C China Doll Radermachera sinica Compact branched tropical shrub or small tree with very glossy, bright green compound leaves that are held on horizontal branches creating a layered appearance. Bright indirect light Moderately moist, well drained soil. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. Avoid over watering. 62-80°F 17-27°C Majesty Palm Ravenea rivularis Large upright spreading palm with long, graceful arching stems of narrow sword-like green leaves. Bright indirect light Performs best in consistently moist soil. Do not allow soil to dry completly or become soggy. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. 62-80°F 17-27°C Hawaiian Schefflera Schefflera arboricola Multi-branching tropical shrub or small tree with striking glossy green, oval rounded leaves. Prune as needed for shape and size. Bright indirect light Performs best in a well drained soil. Check every 7-10 days for water needs. AB_PlantGuide_08.indd 8 12/1/08 9:38:42 AM
- 11. 9 62-80°F 17-27°C Gold Capella Schefflera arboricola ‘Variegata’ Multi-branching tropical shrub with striking glossy green oval rounded leaves with irregular gold center variegation. Prune as needed for size and shape. Bright indirect light Performs best in a well drained soil. Check every 7-10 days for water needs. 62-80°F 17-27°C Peace Lily Spathiphyllum Easy to grow tropical featuring large glossy green leaves with stems of white cup shaped blooms. Low light Performs best in consistently moist soil. Do not allow to dry completely or become soggy 62-80°F 17-27°C White Bird of Paradise Strelitzia nicolai A very upright plant that can fit into some tight spaces. Large banana- shaped leaves add a rich tropical look to almost any interior. Bright indirect light Requires excellent drainage; do not allow to become soggy. Check every 7-10 days for water needs. AB_PlantGuide_08.indd 9 12/1/08 9:38:45 AM
- 12. 10 62-80°F 17-27°C Yucca Cane Plant Yucca elephantipes Thick upright stems are topped with clumps of wide sword-like green leaves and occasional white flower spikes. Bright to moderate light Keep soil relatively dry. Check every 10-14 days for water needs. 62-80°F 17-27°C Tropical Foliage Tropical plants in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and colors that are great individually or in mixed arrangements. Bright to moderate light Performs best in moderately moist, well drained soil. Water thoroughly when soil surface is dry. AB_PlantGuide_08.indd 10 12/1/08 9:38:47 AM
- 13. 11 Why Plants People spend an average of 90% of their time indoors. Indoor air quality presents its own challenges since it is generally more polluted than outdoor air quality. The World Health Organization states that 2.4 million people dei each year from causes directly attributed to air pollution. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the quality of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. For those who see a clean, healthy environment, plants are an essential element for work and home. • By naturally reducing our ecological footprint, indoor plants are a key element to seeking the “green” ideals of good health and substainability. • Plants improve indoor air quality by helping to remove chemicals such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide. Plants act as the lungs of an indoor environment. • Plants thrive on carbon dioxide and convert in to oxygen. The increase in oxygen allows humans to be more focused, creative, attentive, happier, and most important, healthier. •In business settings, plants have been shown to increase productivity, occupancy and tetention rates and lower absenteeism. In hotel settings, rooms with garden view are often the first to be reserved and command premium pricing. 1 Plant Per 100 Sq. Ft. Of Indoor Space Cleans The Air AB_PlantGuide_08.indd 11 12/1/08 9:38:49 AM
- 14. 12 Benzene-Based Toxins Detergents, Inks and Dyes, Plastics, Rubber Producs, Petroleum Producst, Synthetic Fiberts, Tobacco Smoke Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily) Dracaena spp. Gerbera (Gerber Daisy) Hedera spp. (Ivy) Chrysanthemum (mum) Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen) Top Picks While plants remove carbon dioxide from the air and replace it with oxygen, certian plants are top picks for removing commonly found indoor contaiminants. Source of Toxins Plants Associated with the Removal of Toxins Plants Are Natural Air Filters and Release Oxygen Into the Air AB_PlantGuide_08.indd 12 12/1/08 9:38:54 AM
- 15. Formaldehyde-Based Toxins Carpeting, Cleaners, Fam Insulation, Furniture, Paper Products, Plywood and Particle Board Chlorophytum (Spider Plant) Chamaedorea (Bamboo Palm) Ficus spp. (Weeping Fig) Hedera spp. (Ivy) Epiperemnum (Golden Pothos) Philodendron spp. Sansevieria (Snake Plant) Source of Toxins Plants Associated with the Removal of Toxins Trichloroethlene Toxins Adhesives, Dry Cleaning, Inks and Dyes, Lacquers and Paints, Paper Products, Varnishes Dracaena spp Gerbera (Gerber Daisy) Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily) Chrysanthemum (mum) Source of Toxins Plants Associated with the Removal of Toxins 13 AB_PlantGuide_08.indd 13 12/1/08 9:38:57 AM
- 16. Alpha Botanical, Inc. 25300 SW 202nd Avenue Homestead, Fl 33031 1.800.FOLIAGE 305.248.7635 Fax 305.246.1925 www.alphabotanical.com WHOLESALE ONLY www.fngla.org www.superfloralshow.com AB_PlantGuide_08.indd 14 12/1/08 9:38:59 AM