Comments on: Green Your Nursery… With Plants! http://www.inhabitots.com/2009/02/05/green-your-nursery-with-plants/ Sustainable design for the next generation! Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:46:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: faereysparkshttp://www.inhabitots.com/2009/02/05/green-your-nursery-with-plants/comment-page-1/#comment-5424 faereysparks Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:16:28 +0000 http://www.inhabitots.com/?p=9020#comment-5424 I also found online places that said the corn plant was toxic (along with the snake plant). http://houseplants-care.blogspot.com/2007/04/poisonous-houseplants.html I also found online places that said the corn plant was toxic (along with the snake plant).
http://houseplants-care.blogspot.com/2007/04/poisonous-houseplants.html

]]> By: paggleshttp://www.inhabitots.com/2009/02/05/green-your-nursery-with-plants/comment-page-1/#comment-4412 paggles Sat, 02 May 2009 20:35:22 +0000 http://www.inhabitots.com/?p=9020#comment-4412 I have read some conflicting information about the sansevieria aka Snake Plant on the internet. Some places say the plant is poisonous. Your site along with some others list is as child-safe. Which is correct? I want to by for my sister who has two small children. I have read some conflicting information about the sansevieria aka Snake Plant on the internet. Some places say the plant is poisonous. Your site along with some others list is as child-safe. Which is correct? I want to by for my sister who has two small children.

]]> By: Desmond Williamshttp://www.inhabitots.com/2009/02/05/green-your-nursery-with-plants/comment-page-1/#comment-2604 Desmond Williams Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:43:19 +0000 http://www.inhabitots.com/?p=9020#comment-2604 Hello Rachel - thanks for mentioning the <a href="http://lifehacker.com/5149643/three-plants-that-give-you-better-indoor-air" rel="nofollow">lifehacker post</a> which further details studies that prove plants increase oxygen, filter air and "boost general health". Hello Rachel – thanks for mentioning the lifehacker post which further details studies that prove plants increase oxygen, filter air and “boost general health”.

]]> By: rachelhttp://www.inhabitots.com/2009/02/05/green-your-nursery-with-plants/comment-page-1/#comment-2596 rachel Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:30:00 +0000 http://www.inhabitots.com/?p=9020#comment-2596 I read something recently (on lifehacker, I think) about needing 11 plants per person for this to be effective. That would mean I need 33 plants in my home, and I honestly don't know anyone who has the space or time to take care of 33 indoor plants in addition to their families! That said, a home without plants (or books) always looks bare to me... I read something recently (on lifehacker, I think) about needing 11 plants per person for this to be effective. That would mean I need 33 plants in my home, and I honestly don’t know anyone who has the space or time to take care of 33 indoor plants in addition to their families! That said, a home without plants (or books) always looks bare to me…

]]> By: Desmond Williamshttp://www.inhabitots.com/2009/02/05/green-your-nursery-with-plants/comment-page-1/#comment-2457 Desmond Williams Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:59:40 +0000 http://www.inhabitots.com/?p=9020#comment-2457 Hi Sue - There are 2 NASA studies referenced in the article. The 1989 study (quoted) was for air pollutants. The second study (linked) occurred later and was regarding NASA's attempts at growing food in space. <a href="http://www.sti.nasa.gov/tto/Spinoff2007/ps_3.html" rel="nofollow">Here is an even more recent article on the subject</a>. Thanks for commenting and mentioning mold spores and plant soils. Hi Sue – There are 2 NASA studies referenced in the article. The 1989 study (quoted) was for air pollutants. The second study (linked) occurred later and was regarding NASA’s attempts at growing food in space. Here is an even more recent article on the subject. Thanks for commenting and mentioning mold spores and plant soils.

]]> By: Sue Stoesselhttp://www.inhabitots.com/2009/02/05/green-your-nursery-with-plants/comment-page-1/#comment-2450 Sue Stoessel Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:11:45 +0000 http://www.inhabitots.com/?p=9020#comment-2450 I'm a senior educator and botanist at the Museum of Science in Boston. I also have numerous plants in my home.Please be aware that there are very few genuine scientific studies that support the claims made citing the ability of plants to filter air-borne pollutants in the home environment. The NASA study quoted above was actually designed to test the ability of a specific type of plant to survive in microgravity-it was not a pollution-control experiment.Parents should also consider the toxicity of plants and plant parts when considering adding them to a nursery situation. The EPA also notes that mold spores in plant soils may be an issue especially in homes with children may have allergies or asthma. I’m a senior educator and botanist at the Museum of Science in Boston. I also have numerous plants in my home.

Please be aware that there are very few genuine scientific studies that support the claims made citing the ability of plants to filter air-borne pollutants in the home environment. The NASA study quoted above was actually designed to test the ability of a specific type of plant to survive in microgravity-it was not a pollution-control experiment.

Parents should also consider the toxicity of plants and plant parts when considering adding them to a nursery situation. The EPA also notes that mold spores in plant soils may be an issue especially in homes with children may have allergies or asthma.

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