Jade PlantHave you thanked your houseplants recently for the gifts they give you? Sure, you know they produce oxygen. Did you know they're working 24/7 to detox your home? Unfortunately, I've taken them for granted, too. I water, give them periodic showers, feed regularly during the growing season, check for livestock infestations, and think that's enough. Do I consciously think about what my tropicals do for me every day besides being beautiful, calming and oxygen-producing? Our emphasis on energy efficiency and "tight" construction comes at a cost. Toxic compounds like benzene, formaldehyde, styrene, trichloroethylene and a host of others are lurking in our homes. Cigarette smoke, emissions from construction materials, cleaning fluids, paint removers, adhesives, flooring, hair care products and nail polish are just a few of the volatile organic compound (VOC) producers.Boston FernWe should all know about the NASA studies done years ago that prove just how much houseplants do to protect us.

They literally absorb and remove VOCs from our indoor environment. Want a staggering fact to share when conversation lags at your next party? maintenance of air purifierHaving fifteen (6-8" diameter pot size) houseplants placed throughout an 1800 sq. ft. house removes 87% of the total toxins in just one day! best air purifiers hong kongIsn't it great to know you can dramatically improve your family's air quality with the addition of some houseplants? air purifier for hotel roomHow much easier can life be?Are all plants created equal in their ability to purify air? Evidently there are plants that are specific in their toxin-removing capabilties. So, it would seem logical to have a variety of plants to capture as many different pollutants as possible.

The plants that show up on everyone's list of great air cleaners are:* Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)                           * Philodendron* Golden Pothos                                                 * Schefflera  * Spider Plant (Chlorophytum)                         * Ferns* Palms                                                                * Orchids* Dracaena (many - including marginata, Corn Plant and  'Janet Craig')Golden PothosResearch has even suggested room-specific plant placement. If you're concerned about oxygen in your home consider Bromeliads, many orchids and succulents (think Jade Plant) for your bedroom. These plant families really increase their oxygen production/carbon dioxide absorption cycle at night. Wouldn't it be great to know your plants are working hard to enhance your personal health, even while you're sleeping?

In addition to better air quality, another plant benefit is increased learning. Sounds incredible, doesn't it? But, at the university level, European research found that attendance improved, test scores rose and behavioral issues dropped more than 60% in classrooms containing plants- as opposed to plant-free environments. To be fair, let's put the shoe on the other foot. Parents, you can improve your reaction time up to 12% on computer tasks in a room containing plants. Touche.Spider PlantEveryone, rise from your beds and computer stations right now. Go thank your Schefflera, your Spider plant, your Dracaena for the daily gift of clean air. It's easier than writing a thank you note, don't you think?Views: 638, Replies: 8 » Jump to the end dert17Mar 2, 2015 11:53 AM CST I know that Spider plant and Mother-in-Law's Tongue produce oxygen at night. That's why they are very good in bedroom. Do Spider plant and Mother-in-Law's Tongue produce oxygen at during the day? Let me suggest that Spider plant produce A oxygen at night.

How much oxygen does Spider plant produce at during day? A or 2*a or A/2? Let me suggest that Mother-in-Law's Tongue produce B oxygen at night. How much oxygen does Mother-in-Law's Tongue produce at during day? B or 2*B or B/2? Can you compare A and B? (Lets talk about plants in good shape and in good сondition, I mean adult plants) Spider Plant for me is Vittatum Mother-in-Law's Tongue for me is Sansevieria laurentii I know that you can't write exact figures but you can write approximate figures. For example A>B or something like that. I'd like to read any your supposition.[Last edited by dert17 - Mar 2, 2015 12:05 PM (+)] | Name: TiffanyOpp, AL (Zone 8b)purpleinoppMar 3, 2015 7:54 AM CST Who has equipment for measuring such things? anwprodsAug 9, 2016 4:29 AM CST This is the first time I'm learning that the Spider plant gives off oxygen at night. Could you list a reference? Here is the reference for the Mother-in-Law's Tongue: Name: Steve ClaggettPortland Orygun (Zone 8a)madcratebuilderAug 9, 2016 11:18 AM CST

You may find some info on NASA web sight. NASA did some experiments with spider plants and the oxygen they produced at the space station. Name: Lin Florida (Zone 9b)plantladylinAug 9, 2016 11:23 AM CST Edited to add the following links with more information:[Last edited by plantladylin - Aug 9, 2016 11:26 AM (+)] | Name: Sallycentral MarylandSeriously addicted to kettle chips.sallygAug 9, 2016 6:28 PM CST I'm feeling unsure about this topic. Plants use CO2 during the day and give off O2. But I think they may reverse at night, as there is no sunlight for metabolism. We need some better data/sources. I didn't see aything yet about oxygen production at night, only removal of pollutants. Different link about Sanseveria Name: Gene StaverPortage WI 53901 (Zone 5a)gasrocksAug 9, 2016 7:06 PM CST I have trouble believing that one small plant will make a huge difference in the average person's home.Are we really going to have and care for plants based on what NASA says?

Myself, I'll so with my heart and surround with what looks good. Name: Sallycentral MarylandSeriously addicted to kettle chips.sallygAug 9, 2016 9:50 PM CST Gene, I agree | WillCAug 13, 2016 9:59 AM CST It was not that long ago where people were banning plants from bedrooms because they mistakenly believed that plants "steal" oxygen at night. Now we seem to have come full circle with allegations that plants produce oxygen at night. In general, during photosynthesis (in the presence of sunlight) plants do use CO2 and emit oxygen, both in rather small quantities. When the sun goes down, photosynthesis stops and the use of CO2 and production of oxygen pretty much stops. There may be a slight tipping toward CO2 production at night, but it is very small and over the course of any 24 hour period, plants produce more oxygen than CO2. In balance, then, plants are beneficial in that regard. That said, Gene is correct in writing that the overall effect is rather marginal unless you are living in a room or house that is crammed full of plants.