think green, live green… · 2011. 11. 9. · think green, live green ... “green” initiative...
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Think Green, Live Green… The Benefits of Plants
Liz Felter Horticulture Extension Agent
Chris Fooshee Instructional Technology
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What are the benefits of plants in our lives?
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Besides the obvious …
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Do you ever wonder about the quality of the air inside your
home or office?
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Plants are nature’s air filter
• Improve indoor air quality
• Convert CO2 (carbon dioxide) into O2 (oxygen)
• Naturally reduce the ecological footprint
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Added Benefits of Plants
• Other research has found that an increase in oxygen allows humans to be more:
– Focused
– Creative
– Attentive
– Happier
– Healthier
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Plants in a Business Setting:
• Increase productivity
• Increase occupancy and retention rates of leased space
• Lower absenteeism
• Hotel rooms with garden views -reserved quickly and command higher rates
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How Do We Know Plants Filter the Air?
• NASA – 1984, Dr. Bill Wolverton, scientist
and author of “How to Grow Fresh Air” confirmed houseplants purify the air
– 2002, reconfirmed original study
• Dr. Mehmet Oz, – 2007, recommended the use of
interior plants for their toxin filtering abilities
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More Good News
• A 2007 study by the Center of Health Design found the use of plants
– Reduce stress
– Supports pain management
– Promotes a sense of overall well-being
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Other Benefits the study concluded:
• Workers in plant friendly environments missed fewer days, less stress related to the job & more job satisfaction
• Increased positive feelings, reduce stress, fear an anger
• Enhance problem solving skills for men & women
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Study cont.
• Plants reduced volatile organic compounds (VOCs) sick building syndrome
• Reduced noise levels, decrease temperatures
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Top Ten Plant Picks
• Lady Palm
• Areca Palm
• Ficus Alii
• Peace Lily
• Golden Pothos
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Top Ten Plant Picks
• Lady Palm
• Areca Palm
• Ficus Alii
• Peace Lily
• Golden Pothos
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Top Ten Plant Picks
• Lady Palm
• Areca Palm
• Ficus Alii
• Peace Lily
• Golden Pothos
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Top Ten Plant Picks
• Lady Palm
• Areca Palm
• Ficus Alii
• Peace Lily
• Golden Pothos
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Top Ten Plant Picks
• Lady Palm
• Areca Palm
• Ficus Alii
• Peace Lily
• Golden Pothos
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Top Ten cont.
• Arrowhead (syngonium)
• Bamboo Palm
• Dwarf Pigmy Date
• Rubber Plant
• English Ivy *
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Top Ten cont.
• Arrowhead (syngonium)
• Bamboo Palm
• Dwarf Pigmy Date
• Rubber Plant
• English Ivy *
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Top Ten cont.
• Arrowhead (syngonium)
• Bamboo Palm
• Dwarf Pigmy Date
• Rubber Plant
• English Ivy *
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Top Ten cont.
• Arrowhead (syngonium)
• Bamboo Palm
• Dwarf Pigmy Date
• Rubber Plant
• English Ivy *
Ficus elastica
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Top Ten cont.
• Arrowhead (syngonium)
• Bamboo Palm
• Dwarf Pigmy Date
• Rubber Plant
• English Ivy *
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Other Top Picks include:
• Gerber Daisy
• Mums
• Chinese Evergreen
• Philodendron spp.
• Snake Plants
• Dracaena spp.
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Other Top Picks include:
• Gerber Daisy
• Mums
• Chinese Evergreen
• Philodendron spp.
• Snake Plants
• Dracaena spp.
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Other Top Picks include:
• Gerber Daisy
• Mums
• Chinese Evergreen
• Philodendron spp.
• Snake Plants
• Dracaena spp.
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Other Top Picks include:
• Gerber Daisy
• Mums
• Chinese Evergreen
• Philodendron spp.
• Snake Plants
• Dracaena spp.
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Other Top Picks include:
• Gerber Daisy
• Mums
• Chinese Evergreen
• Philodendron spp.
• Snake Plants
• Dracaena spp.
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Other Top Picks include:
• Gerber Daisy
• Mums
• Chinese Evergreen
• Philodendron spp.
• Snake Plants
• Dracaena spp.
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Toxins from the following materials can be removed by plants:
• Detergents, Inks, Dyes
• Rubber & petroleum products
• Synthetic Fibers
• Tobacco Smoke
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Other materials with toxins;
• Carpeting, cleaners, foam insulation
• Paper products & plywood, furniture
• Adhesives, paint, lacquer and varnishes
• Dry cleaning chemicals
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How You Can Get Started
Purchase plants from the recommended list
• Most of the plants on the list live in medium to low light
• Need water only every 7-10 days and less
• One 8-inch diameter pot in an 8X10 room is all you need to make a difference
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Maintenance is Important
• Proper care is important for the concept to work
• Who has allergy triggers
• Over-watering can lead to mold spores and cancel any benefits
• Under-watering or over-watering can kill the plant
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Summary
• Live plants are imperative to the “green” initiative
• Plants filter the air and cool the earth
• They are a natural way to provide a relaxing and healthy setting
• Provide a big return for the amount of money spent
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Thank You