I have lots of houseplants. In theory, my house should have more oxygen than most people's. Am I right?
Does my house have a higher concentration of oxygen if I have a lot of house plants?
I test houses for indoor air quality and my meter is set up to measure the percent of Oxygen (O2) and CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) in parts per million. I have never seen a house with higher than the average oxygen 20%.
Reply:maybe a very slight higher conc of oxygen, but not enough to make a difference.
Reply:Humans breathe in oxygen and exhale carbondioxyde. Plants take in this carbondioxyde and release oxygen. At night, though, plants breathe the way humans do. So yeah, I think there's more oxygen in your house than in a house with no plants at all but you certainly won't notice it if you open your windows every now and then - it's not all that much, you know. Not like you could start charging your guests admission. =) On the other hand, with so many plants cleaning the air in your house, you may not feel the need to air it that often.
Reply:hmm.. interesting question. My guess is probably not, your house is not a vacuum, so the oxygen levels will try to equalize with the air outside. Kind of like when you put an ice cube in a warm glass of water, the ice cube eventually melts making the whole body of water one even temperature. The oxygen will equal out with the air around it. My theory...
Saturday, November 19, 2011
What kinds of plants make the best house plants?
I really want to bring some live plants into my home, but I have no idea what kind I should get.......or how to take care of them!
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What kinds of plants make the best house plants?
Ugh...florists don't always know, trust me. We can tell you all about how to arrange flowers and most likely the schientific names of them, but not so much how to grow them. In fact, many of the other florists in my shop don't even keep house plants. Anyhoo...I have always foung pothos extremely forgiving. They droop when thristy then perk right back up. Also, mother in law tongues are good as well as diffenbachia. Stay away from ficus and peace lilies if you want easy. Oh...there is a plant at home depot called something like zzxx plant or something. It has weird letters in it. It is so easy!
Reply:Ivy, they are hard to kill, just water occasionally and let them be.
You can even leave them just in water. Ivy do love crowded roots so you don't have to worry about transplanting them either.
Reply:Geraniums are fairly easy to keep alive. You should put them next to a window, and water them once a week, with 1-2 cups of water. When you buy it, make shure that the pot it's in is quite big, otherwise you may have to transplant it when it gets bigger.
Reply:Spider plants, aloe vera plants, any kind of philadedrum plants, some kinds of ivy plants......or cactus are very hardy also.......
You could probably go to a florist shop and ask them .....they could probably assist you on that.......or a garden centre will also do.
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What kinds of plants make the best house plants?
Ugh...florists don't always know, trust me. We can tell you all about how to arrange flowers and most likely the schientific names of them, but not so much how to grow them. In fact, many of the other florists in my shop don't even keep house plants. Anyhoo...I have always foung pothos extremely forgiving. They droop when thristy then perk right back up. Also, mother in law tongues are good as well as diffenbachia. Stay away from ficus and peace lilies if you want easy. Oh...there is a plant at home depot called something like zzxx plant or something. It has weird letters in it. It is so easy!
Reply:Ivy, they are hard to kill, just water occasionally and let them be.
You can even leave them just in water. Ivy do love crowded roots so you don't have to worry about transplanting them either.
Reply:Geraniums are fairly easy to keep alive. You should put them next to a window, and water them once a week, with 1-2 cups of water. When you buy it, make shure that the pot it's in is quite big, otherwise you may have to transplant it when it gets bigger.
Reply:Spider plants, aloe vera plants, any kind of philadedrum plants, some kinds of ivy plants......or cactus are very hardy also.......
You could probably go to a florist shop and ask them .....they could probably assist you on that.......or a garden centre will also do.
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How often should you water your house plants?
I live with my sister, but she always lets her plants die. She got four of them last week and hasn't watered them yet... so I'm stepping in.
How often should I water them?
How often should you water your house plants?
it depends on a lot of things, like humidity, which can suck the water out of the plants.
i usually water mine when the soil starts to get dry, but not completly dry. usually about twice a week.
maybe for her next birthday or christmas or whatever you should get her some of those glass things they sell on tv that you fill with water and put into the plant. that way she'll just need to refill them when they get empty and not worry about watering the plants.
Reply:It depends on what plant, but in general..I soak the crap out of them and just check them every few days. A lot depends on how hot it is in your house. Dryer weather I tend to water them more, I've had tropical plants that I keep in doors in the winter and outside all summer and have had them for almost 7 years now.
Rule of thumb....If you stick your finger in the dirt and it's damp...leave it, but if it's really starting to get dry or the plant is starting to droop, water the heck out of it, then just leave it
Reply:Good for you! you might try to pour room temperature water on each plant in a slow, controlled stream. when the water stops being soaked up by the soil you are done. repeat alternate days until you determine how much they need in a week.
Reply:Depending on plants. . it's gud to water them everyday or atleast 1ce in 2 dayz
Reply:usually once a week is good. cactus can go longer in between waterings.
Reply:Depends on what kind of plants they are. But I'd say if she's had them a week, some watering needs to be happening.
Reply:little bit every 3 days
How often should I water them?
How often should you water your house plants?
it depends on a lot of things, like humidity, which can suck the water out of the plants.
i usually water mine when the soil starts to get dry, but not completly dry. usually about twice a week.
maybe for her next birthday or christmas or whatever you should get her some of those glass things they sell on tv that you fill with water and put into the plant. that way she'll just need to refill them when they get empty and not worry about watering the plants.
Reply:It depends on what plant, but in general..I soak the crap out of them and just check them every few days. A lot depends on how hot it is in your house. Dryer weather I tend to water them more, I've had tropical plants that I keep in doors in the winter and outside all summer and have had them for almost 7 years now.
Rule of thumb....If you stick your finger in the dirt and it's damp...leave it, but if it's really starting to get dry or the plant is starting to droop, water the heck out of it, then just leave it
Reply:Good for you! you might try to pour room temperature water on each plant in a slow, controlled stream. when the water stops being soaked up by the soil you are done. repeat alternate days until you determine how much they need in a week.
Reply:Depending on plants. . it's gud to water them everyday or atleast 1ce in 2 dayz
Reply:usually once a week is good. cactus can go longer in between waterings.
Reply:Depends on what kind of plants they are. But I'd say if she's had them a week, some watering needs to be happening.
Reply:little bit every 3 days
What are the top oxygen producing house plants?
I know that pothos ivy is one of them, but I want some plants in every room to boost oxygen in my home.
What are the top oxygen producing house plants?
Adapted from Your Naturally Healthy Home, by Alan Berman.
No listing of the Top Five Cleaners would be complete without mentioning houseplants, our often-overlooked helpers in ridding the air of pollutants and toxins, counteracting outgassing and contributing to balanced internal humidity.
Find out which houseplants are our most effective allies in keeping your household air clean and pure.
SIMPLE SOLUTION: It is suggested that one plant should be allowed for approximately 10 square yards of floor space, assuming average ceiling heights of 8 to 9 feet. This means that you need two or three plants to contribute to good air quality in the average domestic living room of about 20 to 25 square yards.
Research has shown that these 10 plants are the most effective all-around in counteracting offgassed chemicals and contributing to balanced internal humidity.
* Areca palm
* Reed palm
* Dwarf date palm
* Boston fern
* Janet Craig dracaena
* English ivy
* Australian sword fern
* Peace Lily
* Rubber plant
* Weeping fig
Although many plants like light, they do not all have to be placed near windows. Many indoor plants originated in the dense shade of tropical forests and have a high rate of photosynthesis. These are ideal for the home and can be placed in darker corners. When positioning plants, try to strike a balance between light and ventilation because the effect of plants on indoor air pollution appears to be reduced if they are set in a draft.
Reply:I have many Philodendron plants in my home for this purpose.
Reply:It pretty much depends on how large the plant is and how fast it ghoes through photosynthesis.
For the best results, put the plant near the best light, give it good soil, and water it healthily.
What are the top oxygen producing house plants?
Adapted from Your Naturally Healthy Home, by Alan Berman.
No listing of the Top Five Cleaners would be complete without mentioning houseplants, our often-overlooked helpers in ridding the air of pollutants and toxins, counteracting outgassing and contributing to balanced internal humidity.
Find out which houseplants are our most effective allies in keeping your household air clean and pure.
SIMPLE SOLUTION: It is suggested that one plant should be allowed for approximately 10 square yards of floor space, assuming average ceiling heights of 8 to 9 feet. This means that you need two or three plants to contribute to good air quality in the average domestic living room of about 20 to 25 square yards.
Research has shown that these 10 plants are the most effective all-around in counteracting offgassed chemicals and contributing to balanced internal humidity.
* Areca palm
* Reed palm
* Dwarf date palm
* Boston fern
* Janet Craig dracaena
* English ivy
* Australian sword fern
* Peace Lily
* Rubber plant
* Weeping fig
Although many plants like light, they do not all have to be placed near windows. Many indoor plants originated in the dense shade of tropical forests and have a high rate of photosynthesis. These are ideal for the home and can be placed in darker corners. When positioning plants, try to strike a balance between light and ventilation because the effect of plants on indoor air pollution appears to be reduced if they are set in a draft.
Reply:I have many Philodendron plants in my home for this purpose.
Reply:It pretty much depends on how large the plant is and how fast it ghoes through photosynthesis.
For the best results, put the plant near the best light, give it good soil, and water it healthily.
What are some good house plants?
I basically live in a basement and there are only small windows. What are some sturdy plants that really don't need much ligh, if any at all? If possible I would like to have plants that are not taking up my iny windows.
What are some good house plants?
Spider plants will grow in low light conditions and they tolerate neglect. And they improve the air quality.
What are some good house plants?
Spider plants will grow in low light conditions and they tolerate neglect. And they improve the air quality.
How do I deter cats from house plants?
How do I stop my cats from gnawing on and digging in my indoor pot plants?
How do I deter cats from house plants?
There's a product that is used for dog training called grannick's bitter apple. You can find it at petco in the dog section. It tastes really bad, but doesn't hurt them at all. (They do make a version for cats, but it's the same thing).
My cat was chewing on my Christmas tree until I coated it with bitter apple. She hasn't gone near it since!
Here's a link to more info: http://www.grannicks.com/
http://www.petco.com/product/2094/Granni...
Reply:How about growing some cat grass. Chia pets make one now.
Reply:Well cats will naturally dig in house plant pots, because of the dirt! But try covering the dirt with small rocks, but not gravel type!!! and completely cover all the top of the dirt!
Many house plants can be dangerous to cats if eatten! Like the vine kinds and the poinsettia's and a few others!!! If there floor pot plants try putting something in front of the plant, like a kids saftey gate for a few weeks! and I know there are a few sprays you can spray on the outside of the pot that cats and dogs don't like, to keep them away! There sold at almost all petshops!
It isn't the cats or dogs fault about plants, it's a natural instinct way before man was ever around!!! But finding ways to keep them away can be a project in it's self! You may like many people, you may have to move the plants to a different room where the cats can't get to them or get rid of the cats or plants!
Like I said it isn't the cats or dogs fault and you shouldn't be harsh to them! they don't know there not to be messing with them! It's like telling a outside dog to not relieve himself in your yard!!!
Reply:Chili powder or cayanne works well. I have also used pine cones or plastic forks stuck in the dirt with the tines upwards.
Reply:I put newspaper over the dirt and then put decorative rocks on top so my cat (booboo) doesn't see/have access to the dirt. She still swipes at the leaves though!
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How do I deter cats from house plants?
There's a product that is used for dog training called grannick's bitter apple. You can find it at petco in the dog section. It tastes really bad, but doesn't hurt them at all. (They do make a version for cats, but it's the same thing).
My cat was chewing on my Christmas tree until I coated it with bitter apple. She hasn't gone near it since!
Here's a link to more info: http://www.grannicks.com/
http://www.petco.com/product/2094/Granni...
Reply:How about growing some cat grass. Chia pets make one now.
Reply:Well cats will naturally dig in house plant pots, because of the dirt! But try covering the dirt with small rocks, but not gravel type!!! and completely cover all the top of the dirt!
Many house plants can be dangerous to cats if eatten! Like the vine kinds and the poinsettia's and a few others!!! If there floor pot plants try putting something in front of the plant, like a kids saftey gate for a few weeks! and I know there are a few sprays you can spray on the outside of the pot that cats and dogs don't like, to keep them away! There sold at almost all petshops!
It isn't the cats or dogs fault about plants, it's a natural instinct way before man was ever around!!! But finding ways to keep them away can be a project in it's self! You may like many people, you may have to move the plants to a different room where the cats can't get to them or get rid of the cats or plants!
Like I said it isn't the cats or dogs fault and you shouldn't be harsh to them! they don't know there not to be messing with them! It's like telling a outside dog to not relieve himself in your yard!!!
Reply:Chili powder or cayanne works well. I have also used pine cones or plastic forks stuck in the dirt with the tines upwards.
Reply:I put newspaper over the dirt and then put decorative rocks on top so my cat (booboo) doesn't see/have access to the dirt. She still swipes at the leaves though!
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What's the best way to progagate house plants from cuttings?
I get mixed results. Sometimes the plant cuttings florish, sometimes not. Generally, I put the cutting in a cup of water and wait until it develops roots. Sometimes, though, they rot. What am I doing wrong? What are some other 'greenthumb' tips? I'd like to be better with plants.
What's the best way to progagate house plants from cuttings?
There is a white power called rootone or root tone anyway you cut a circle around the bark portion then another about an inch away...cut a line between them and peel off the outter layer. spread rootone over the entire area then dampen spagram moss and wrap a ball of it around the branch over the rootone. Wrap and secure the moss with clear wrap making it as air tight as possible. Roots will grow while the branch is still living off the plant. When you see plenty of roots emerging through the moss clip it off and plant. In the case of say fruit tree cuttings the clipping is as mature as the mother plant and will bare fruit just as it would on the mother plant.
Reply:use rooting hormone powder,, and quality soil
Reply:Egg shells crushed in water.
Reply:Try damp sand or perlite instead of water -- many things need the oxygen they're not getting in water. Also the success rate of transplanting rooted cuttings from sand or perlite is higher than cuttings rooted in water for many species.
What's the best way to progagate house plants from cuttings?
There is a white power called rootone or root tone anyway you cut a circle around the bark portion then another about an inch away...cut a line between them and peel off the outter layer. spread rootone over the entire area then dampen spagram moss and wrap a ball of it around the branch over the rootone. Wrap and secure the moss with clear wrap making it as air tight as possible. Roots will grow while the branch is still living off the plant. When you see plenty of roots emerging through the moss clip it off and plant. In the case of say fruit tree cuttings the clipping is as mature as the mother plant and will bare fruit just as it would on the mother plant.
Reply:use rooting hormone powder,, and quality soil
Reply:Egg shells crushed in water.
Reply:Try damp sand or perlite instead of water -- many things need the oxygen they're not getting in water. Also the success rate of transplanting rooted cuttings from sand or perlite is higher than cuttings rooted in water for many species.
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