Comments on: The Top 10 Plants for Removing Indoor Toxins

By: Ee

Ee — Sun, 12 May 2013 04:51:00 +0000

Fruit flies are easy to eradicate if you make a fruit fly trap. Simply put some vinegar (I use apple cider) with a few drops of liquid dish soap into a glass or plastic cup. I cover it with foil and then poke some decent holes in it but I’m told that cover isn’t necessary. You’ll be surprised how fast you’ll find them floating in there!

By: Greg Seaman

Greg Seaman — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:11:00 +0000

You can spray a mist which has a bit of soap in it to deter the fruit flies. Also look for the reason they are there – likely there is a feeding opportunity they have located which you can remove.

By: Aileen Payne

Aileen Payne — Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

I have a peace lilly and it either attracted a ton of fruit flies or had them in it. How do I get rid of them without hurting the plant?

By: Stuart Strand

Stuart Strand — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:40:00 +0000

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By: Safety first...GREENES

Safety first...GREENES — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:39:00 +0000

I have heard the powder of the lily of peace flower were not safe for our children, I am not so sure. Since i heard that I stopped having it in my home for safety reason.

By: Jay

Jay — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 04:59:00 +0000

Interestingly enough, I’m a big fan of Bamboo palm various types of ferns and really think they are helping with removing toxins.

By: Gatorgyrl420

Gatorgyrl420 — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:38:00 +0000

I know the “lillies family” are toxic to pets. I believe Dracaenas are also, as cats like to chew on them.

By: Laughaha

Laughaha — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:34:00 +0000

I had always read that spiderplants were the best….. I’m wondering where they rank on this list. They’ve gotta be tops for care/reproduction.

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Fullerton Boot Camp — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:31:12 +0000

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By: Energy conservation

Energy conservation — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:36:00 +0000

Breathe easier by having plants in the house.

By: Greg Seaman

Greg Seaman — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 03:20:05 +0000

The plants can be trimmed to the size you like.

By: Joe Mc Gahan

Joe Mc Gahan — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:55:20 +0000

Hi, My first time on a forum like this, but am I missing something out here ? . the height and width of these plants seem to be given in Imperial feet, so it beggars belief if that is true for a 5 ft high and 3 ft wide plant in youy dining room ????? I apologise if I'm wrong

By: Esther

Esther — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:53:05 +0000

The only concern addressed by a friend and myself it that if any of these plants are poisonous to pets and animals. It didn't mention anything and is there another place to look. Thank you for you help and information.

By: Greg Seaman

Greg Seaman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:53:29 +0000

Cool. That's good information about the recommended spacing of the plants.
Thanks for writing!

By: Lydia

Lydia — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:40:57 +0000

I was fortunate enough to be one of the board member of the Associated Landscape Contractors of America that voted to fund Dr. Wolverton's Study and met this amazing man several times. As I recall, the recommendation is for 1 plant per 100 square feet. The study determined that the volatile toxins off-gassing from furnishings (carpet, paint, etc) would be filtered out in a 24 hour period.