What kind of plants should I choose for the bedroom?
Preferably none - that's what some people may claim. Usually their argument is the fact that during the night they absorb oxygen and produce carbon dioxide and that may cause difficulties with breathing and impede falling asleep
It is all true. Luckily every rule has some exceptions. T here are plant species that produce oxygen during the night and absorb CO2. That is their way of adjusment to living in hot cimate conditions. Their presence in a bedroom will oxygenate the room and provide deep, relaxing sleep.
These plants are:
1. Aloe arborescens
It is a plant of many abilities. It has germicidal, anti-inflammatory, regenerative and fungicidal properies. It accelerates wound and burn healing.
2. Schlumbergera
It is sometimes called Christmas cactus or Thanksgiving cactus because it usually blooms at that perion of the year.
3. Sansevieria
In not only produces oxygen but also clarifies air from formaldehyde and benzene.
4. Spathiphyllum
Clarifies air from formaldehyde and benzene derivatives.
5. Orchis
6. Hatiora gaertneri
Also known as Easter cactus because it starts blooming period in April.
7. Crassula arborescens, or the silver dollar plant
8. Gerbera
Not only oxygenates and moistens air but also absorbs toxic formaldehyde.
QUESTIONS:
1. What is your favourite plant and why?
2. What do you know about plants you keep at home?
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