A well decorated home with wall paints and furniture that match is a sight to behold. Now, imagine placing a well-chosen flower at corners, near furniture or at entrances. Flowers bring life and feel to any room if well chosen. So I have made a list of my top ten indoor plants.
GERBERA DAISY
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The Gerbera daisy is a daisy-like flower that originates from South Africa. It comes in pleasant colors and varying sizes. It grows to about twenty inches when mature. This beauty also clears the room of benzene and trichloroethylene. It is easy to cater to so long as it has adequate exposure to sunlight.
WARNECK DRACAENA
This beautiful flower has characteristic stiff leaves. The leaves usually come in green, white or sometimes gray colors. The dracaena is most suitable near the edges of the wall. It grows well without much exposure to sunlight. It is a favorite for some because of its lively – yet not flamboyant – feel.
HEART LEAF PHILODENDRON
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Heart Leaf Philodendron as the name implies, features heart-shaped leaves. Although they can be grown in pots, they look even better when hung from a basket. Hanging the flower, the leaves are able to spill from the basket, hanging in the air. The heart leaf philodendron is a poisonous flower when eaten. It should be kept out of the reach of children and pets.
MOTH ORCHID
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These pretty flowers come from the Himalayan mountain of Southeast Asia. This flower has about 60 species. When taken proper care of, this flower has the potential to bloom a few times a year. If neglected however, it may bloom once or twice within the year. It helps remove formaldehyde.
LADY PALM
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When this flower blooms, it adds to the appeal of the room, though this growth may take time to nurture. It serves well as a privacy screen between rooms. This flower helps in removing benzene, trichloroethylene and the ammonia from textiles and tiles.
SNAKE PLANT
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Snake plant flower though common is a great asset to any room. They are fitting for bathrooms where they help remove formaldehyde that is emitted from tissue papers. These flowers do not require regular care to flourish. Their need for sunlight is minimal as they easily thrive in shady room corners.
BAMBOO PALM
Bamboo palm flower does not require a lot of sunlight to thrive. In fact it does best under shade and its beauty makes it a must have in a sitting room. It is very effective at ridding the environment of benzene and trichloroethylene. It is perfectly placed when near furniture. Cleaning the leaves of this flower keeps it clean and free of pests.
PEACE LILY
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This is yet another must have especially if you have white walls. The Peace Orchid – a native of Southeast Asia – features a spadix encircled by a spathe. It is a popular indoor plant that cleans indoor air of the three most common VOCs (trichloroethylene, benzene and formaldehyde.
ASPARAGUS FERN
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This is a climbing plant. It originates from Southern Africa. It has a sturdy green stem, covered with spines. It comes in a variety of species. It rids the room of toluene, benzene and octane. It brings a natural feel to any room.
AZALEA
Gorgeous and sweet smelling this indoor flower comes in a variety of colors: pink, white, red, yellow etc. The Azalea grows slowly. They are not only good looking, these flowers also remove chemicals like formaldehyde from the room.
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