Houseplants are great, but finding space for them can be tough. Have you ever thought of suspending them from the ceiling? But not with that boring way of hanging planters–try out these plant chandeliers indoors.
15.05.2024 - 09:49 / balconygardenweb.com / Suyash
These fascinating plants have an incredible ability to release oxygen around the clock through a process called Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM). At night, they breathe in carbon dioxide, while during the day, use stored CO2 to produce fresh oxygen for us to breathe!
Do note that ’24 hours’ suffix denotes the fact that these plants breathe in CO2 during the night, which absorbs it from the room. As CO2 is not good for the human body, these plants absorbing it from the indoor atmosphere, plays a positive role towards promoting good health. Also, for the best effect, group 4-6 of them together.
Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata
One of the most efficient oxygen-releasing plants, this hardy succulent is highly proficient at absorbing carbon dioxide, especially at night.
Apart from this, Snake plants are also known for their ability to remove toxins like formaldehyde and benzene from the air.
Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis
Besides its numerous health benefits, Aloe Vera also releases oxygen at night and helps in purifying the air by absorbing harmful chemicals like benzene and formaldehyde. Being a succulent, it is easy to care for and thrives best in bright but indirect sunlight.
Botanical Name: Phalaenopsis spp.
Orchids, known for their stunning blooms, are not only aesthetically pleasing but are also quite potent at absorbing CO2 from the air. These plants thrive in well-draining soil and require moderate light conditions with occasional watering.
Botanical Name: Gerbera jamesonii
Not only do these cheerful flowers look beautiful, but they also absorb harmful VOCs, helping to improve air quality while you sleep. With their easy maintenance and long-lasting flowers, gerbera daisies are a practical and aesthetically
Houseplants are great, but finding space for them can be tough. Have you ever thought of suspending them from the ceiling? But not with that boring way of hanging planters–try out these plant chandeliers indoors.
Indoor air can be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Our homes contain a host of invisible toxic compounds, including carbon monoxide, which can hurt our lungs and overall health with constant exposure. While air-purifying plants can be the perfect solution to make your home breathable again, they still can help!
Your indoor plants bring you tons of joy all of the time, so you'll want to make sure that they're thriving during each season of the year. With summer soon approaching, we spoke with plant experts to gather their top five tips for caring for green friends during the warm weather months.
There comes a time when indoor plants crave for some outdoor air, and summer is the best time to take them out to satiate their hunger!
High humidity is one of the Southeast’s cornerstones, right there with country music and sweet tea. While gardeners have learned to wear its dewy sheen like a badge of honor, humidity can take a toll on the plants in our gardens. Fungus and disease can run rampant without proper airflow, and arid-loving perennials like lavender (Lavandula spp. and cvs., Zones 4–10) and Russian sage (Salvia yangii syn. Perovskia atriplicifolia, Zones 5–9) can simply melt away in our wet summers. If you’re struggling to find plants that will not only tolerate high humidity but thrive in it, start with these plants.
If only every garden was blessed with free-draining, loamy soil with the perfect pH and balance of nutrients. Life would be so easy and the choice of plants gloriously abundant. Sadly, most of us can only dream of or endlessly toil for this reality. I think in over 30 years of gardening, only a handful of properties have gifted my designs with near-perfect conditions. Every site seems to have at least one or more areas with poor soil. But thanks to tough and adaptable plants, not all is lost. There are numerous plants able to handle these conditions, the best ones being natives being the best ones.
Chances are, you’ve got mixed conditions in your garden. One area might be in full sun, while another spot a bit farther away is in full shade. Even beds that have the same exposure on paper may have larger plants that shade out the ground below. This presents a challenge for developing a cohesive look within a landscape. As gardeners, we’ve been taught that repetition is one of the tenets of good garden design. But how can one repeat groupings of a plant throughout a border that stretches from bright light to dappled shade? The answer is by utilizing plants that are highly adaptable and will thrive in both sun and shade. In today’s episode we’re singing the praises of these flexible species. They are invaluable assets to the landscape and, as a bonus, will hold their own when the light conditions of a garden inevitably change over time.
The following plants come from habitats that are seasonally or permanently wet, yet they can thrive in drier upland regions too. They are also tolerant of different soil types and textures.
Name: Hydrangea arborescens ‘Kolpinbel’
Name: Cornus kousa var. chinensis
Name: Mahonia repens syn. Berberis repens
Name: Pycnanthemum albescens