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The air quality in your office can be improved by the addition of indoor plants. Modern materials such as carpets plastics, and inks emit small amounts of noxious gases which reside in the air of our energy efficient, sealed buildings. Scientists at NASA studied the problem and came up with a partial solution. Their research showed that potted tropical foliage plants are able to filter and help purify the air by biodegrading portions of these airborne chemicals. It takes only about two medium sized plants per 100 square feet to make a difference in air quality. Plus, the plants will improve the appearance of the space and the disposition of the people inhabiting it. |
The amount of light tropical plants receive in the home and office is critical to their health. Light is the vital component in photosynthesis: the process the plant world uses to convert light to food. Plainly put, a plant's health is bound to decline if it does not receive enough light because the plant cannot generate adequate food to promote health. Defoliation and a general decline in appearance are the certain results of inadequate light.
A Foot-Candle is the increment a professional uses to measures light intensity. A foot-candle is the amount of light a candle emits measured one foot from the flame. We use a simple GE light meter to establish foot-candle availability. In our industry, light is typically described in three intensities.
