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smiln32 Oklahoma City, OK(Zone 7a) Apr 26, 2002

Do any of you know which houseplants are better than others at cleaning the air? I have trouble with allergy-induced migraines and one thing I recently read is that plants help purify the air. I would like to put some plants in the master bedroom, specifically, and wondered what might help the most.

Anything you could contribute would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Carla

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Cheryl_IL (Zone 5b) Apr 26, 2002

The first article lists plants.
http://www.zone10.com/wsdocs/tech/NASA/fyh.htm

The second article has a toll-free number for more information. It says the typical house would need hundreds of plants to do the job, and it sounds like water-grown plants are best.

http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m1594/n4_v9/20942055/p2/article.jhtml?term=

Now if that isn't a reason to get more houseplants, I don't know what is.

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MaVieRose High Desert, CA(Zone 8a) Apr 26, 2002

hope this url helps... http://www.humeseeds.com/purify.htm , http://www.emagazine.com/july-august_1998/0798gl_ecohome.html

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smiln32 Oklahoma City, OK(Zone 7a) Apr 26, 2002

That was interesting reading. It looks like I'll need another 10 plants in my house to help filter the air. :) I can handle that, but can the rest of my family? We'll see. I actually have several of the plants listed already in my house, so that's certainly helpful.

Thanks friends,
Carla

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WillCreed New York, NY(Zone 6a) Apr 26, 2002

On thing that is not mentioned that is very important: Healthy, vigorously growing plants are much more effective at removing pollutants than unhealthy plants, regardless of species. Thus, it is much more important to select plants that match the available light so that they will work more effectively.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

Will Creed, Horticulturist
Horticultural Help, NYC
Email: wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com

P.S. You may be interested in my website at www.HorticulturalHelp.com

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tink76627 Blum, TX(Zone 8a) Apr 28, 2002

since you mentioned having migrains.. I read that tincture of feverfew, will help for up to three days after using. I don't remember what amount to take but you might check into it. I would have tried anything,when I had one. Thank the lord, It never returned.

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smiln32 Oklahoma City, OK(Zone 7a) Apr 29, 2002

Thanks so much. I hope this all helps.

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