About Will Creed Expertise I have professional knowledge of all indoor plants and can answer questions
regarding light, water, fertilizer, repotting, and humidity and temperature
requirements. I can identify plant pests and provide information on safe,
effective treatment. Answers are based on 26 years of professional, hands-on
experience and scientific research and are clear and easy to understand.
Experience I have over 25 years of professional indoor landscaping experience caring for plants in homes, offices, building lobbies, stores, restaurants, and other adverse environments. I have written extensively on the care of indoor plants. My specialties include Ficus trees, low light plants, repotting, pest control, and re-blooming holiday plants. I am writing a book on indoor plant care.
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Question Which houseplants generate the most oxygen?
Which houseplants purify the most air?
Answer Hi there,
There is a misunderstanding about the idea that certain plants are better producers of oxygen or better air purifiers. Much of this misunderstanding has come from abbreviated reports or excerpts from some research studies done by a former NASA scientist.
The bottom line is that healthy plants that are growing vigorously and that are large and have lots of leaf surface area are best at producing oxygen and cleaning the air. Although there are minor differences from one species to another, the health and size and leaf surface of a particular plant are much more important factors than the plant species.
I recommend that you select plants based on the available light because proper light will affect plant health and growth rate more than any other factor. And a healthy plant is what you want. Match the plants light requirements with the light that you have available for it.
Please let me know if any of this is unclear or if you have any additional questions.
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Regards,
Will Creed, Interior Landscaper
Horticultural Help, NYC
You can E-mail me directly at: wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com
