How to grow your own fresh air!

Inspired by a TED talk from Kamal Meattle, we decided to do this green project in our bedroom. The two plants that we are using are mother-in-law's tongue and money plant. They are super cheap.

Here is the original video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmn7tjSNyAA

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• ted
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• clean air
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[LilFrugalGardener]

Hey there from the little frugal gardener !

[GodVlogger]

@GodVlogger OK, I've done some reading in the last 20-minutes since posting my first comment on this video, and at least from what I can gather NASA, etc., have indeed done some research on the benefits of indoor plants on air quality.

Personally, I like growing indoor plants anyway, but this gives me one more reason.

Peace.

[GodVlogger]

Personally, I love the idea of growing plants (both outdoors and indoors). I love the way they look and the nurturing that they bring out in us.

I remain a bit skeptical, though, re: whether the indoors plants make a significant measurable difference in indoor air quality. Would the same effect be obtained just by opening a window for 5-minutes per week in the winter? I would love to see some research on this, if it has been done.

[Codum78]

I'm following the same inspiration ! These look great and healthy. Thanks for the "review" of the plants.

[PeaceUdo]

Thanks for the link to original video. Great ideas! When I get my apt. I will get the plants he suggest. I think he said 4 per person. I also want to start growing Aloe Vera plant.

[twhiteartist]

That's a great idea and I had these plants for quite some time but never knew of their ability to clean the air in your household, great tips.

[ac14081408]

chOW! baby I love it. Im gonna do it too.

[MrStoryTyme]

I think the mother in laws tounge cleans the air during the day, and releases oxygen at night, so it enables you to have a larger supply of oxygen at night while your resting. Cool set up though! Just watch out for gnats, they can breed fast, lol.