Houseplants for Mothers Day
April 30, 2008, 6:07 pm
Filed under: Earth Friendly Campaigns and Products | Tags: Gifts, houseplants
Filed under: Earth Friendly Campaigns and Products | Tags: Gifts, houseplants
If you are thinking about a house or office plant this year for a special mom, aunt or friend in your life-choose one that is not only beautiful but can also be of benefit to their health and well-being. Certain plants can optimize brain power, detox the environment, improve sleep and enhance immunity. Place these plants within 6 to 8 feet of their desk, bed, computer or anywhere they spend long stretches of time. Consider the benefits of the following lovely yet easy to care for plants.
Eucalyptus plants offer great defense against spring colds and hayfever. Its leaves have a chemical in it that raises levels of healthy fluid in the body’s airways. The scent is heavenly but also loosens congestion causing phlegm.
A popular spider plant can remove nearly 90% of toxins from indoor air within 2 days. With it’s quick-growing leaves, the spider plant is one of the most powerful air cleaners by absorbing mold-spore, traces of carbon monoxide and other harmful substances.
African Violets can be a bit tricky to care for but just their beauty alone is rewarding. It is said that the violets stimulate the release of an energizing hormone that improves creativity and sharpens thinking. They are also known for their relaxation effects.
English Ivy is another plant that will help with brain function and creativity. It also absorbs and chemically neutralizes benzene which is a colorless toxin emitted by some paper products and office equipment. This is a good choice of a gift for someone who works in an office and it’s extremely forgiving and easy to care for.
The Peace Lily can reduce levels of microscopic mold spores in the air by 60%. Have you mom place hers in a bathroom because it will prevent spore buildup on shoer curtains and tiles and it likes the humidity. This amazing plant will also absorb atmospheric capors like acetone and alcohol-commonly found in grooming products.
Sleep like a baby with Gerbera Daisies. By setting one of these colorful plants near your mom’s bed the duration of her sleep will increase by over 20%. Gerbera daises work harder at night to absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. This will also make breathing easier and deeper.
So before you send an FTD flower arrangement think about going to your local grower or nursery to pick out one or two of these amazing houseplants. When you tell mom why you picked the ones you did-she’ll be doubly pleased.
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