January 10th is National Houseplant Appreciation Day
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From the National Today calendar.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL HOUSEPLANT APPRECIATION DAY
A. They produce oxygen
They may seem small, but houseplants can contribute a surprising amount of fresh oxygen into the air. Even better, they produce that oxygen with the carbon dioxide we exhale. They refresh our air like little...well, recycling plants. Interestingly, all plants and animals have a metabolism that burns oxygen for energy, but during the day plants can use their green pigment to convert sunlight into a kind of energy they can store for later. The byproduct is oxygen, which they release into the air for us to breathe.
B. We can use them
Many edible plants can be grown indoors, from small herbs in window boxes to proud citrus trees in mighty pots. Aside from the obvious benefits of growing your own food, it just feels good to be able to utilize the plants you've been tending in your home. There are some non-edible houseplants with uses too, such as the aloe vera plant, whose thick pointy leaves can be snapped open and squeezed onto minor burns, scrapes, and even sunburned skin. It also can be used as a natural eye makeup remover, shaving cream, and even as a cure for bad breath.
[Mischka here: before sticking it into your mouth for your bad breath, make sure to remove the rind and thorns. :) ]
C. They cool the air
That refreshing plant smell isn't just oxygen. Believe it or not, a houseplant will actually reduce the air temperature in your home. Plants produce humidity as well as oxygen, and this added moisture cools the air. Some plants produce more humidity than others, so you can pick a plant that conditions the air just the way you like it. As a general rule, desert plants produce less humidity than tropical plants. Temperate plants vary in the amount of moisture they release into your home, while flowers and other scented plants release odor particles as well.
NATIONAL HOUSEPLANT APPRECIATION DAY TIMELINE
500 BC
For the Rich Only
Houseplants were used by wealthy families to decorate their large estates.
1652
Agricultural expert Sir Hugh Plant writes on the possibility of conservatories and greenhouses in his book "The Garden of Eden."
1836
The modern 'Terrarium' changed the way plants could be transported across the ocean.
1990s
The houseplant fad of keeping flowering orchids and faux plants started.
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In an article, "How to Keep Cats Out of House Plants and Cut Flowers," published at www.creeklinehouse.com, blogger Courtenay writes,
"If your cats are chewing on your plants and flowers, chances are they're craving something green in their diet. Whether you use any of the other deterrents or not, it's probably a good idea to plant some cat grass for them that they can feel free to eat any time they like."
Repellents such as cayenne pepper and lemon rinds are among her suggestions for keeping cats away from your flower vases. For the whole article, click below on the link.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL HOUSEPLANT APPRECIATION DAY
A. They produce oxygen
They may seem small, but houseplants can contribute a surprising amount of fresh oxygen into the air. Even better, they produce that oxygen with the carbon dioxide we exhale. They refresh our air like little...well, recycling plants. Interestingly, all plants and animals have a metabolism that burns oxygen for energy, but during the day plants can use their green pigment to convert sunlight into a kind of energy they can store for later. The byproduct is oxygen, which they release into the air for us to breathe.
B. We can use them
Many edible plants can be grown indoors, from small herbs in window boxes to proud citrus trees in mighty pots. Aside from the obvious benefits of growing your own food, it just feels good to be able to utilize the plants you've been tending in your home. There are some non-edible houseplants with uses too, such as the aloe vera plant, whose thick pointy leaves can be snapped open and squeezed onto minor burns, scrapes, and even sunburned skin. It also can be used as a natural eye makeup remover, shaving cream, and even as a cure for bad breath.
[Mischka here: before sticking it into your mouth for your bad breath, make sure to remove the rind and thorns. :) ]
C. They cool the air
That refreshing plant smell isn't just oxygen. Believe it or not, a houseplant will actually reduce the air temperature in your home. Plants produce humidity as well as oxygen, and this added moisture cools the air. Some plants produce more humidity than others, so you can pick a plant that conditions the air just the way you like it. As a general rule, desert plants produce less humidity than tropical plants. Temperate plants vary in the amount of moisture they release into your home, while flowers and other scented plants release odor particles as well.
NATIONAL HOUSEPLANT APPRECIATION DAY TIMELINE
500 BC
For the Rich Only
Houseplants were used by wealthy families to decorate their large estates.
1652
Agricultural expert Sir Hugh Plant writes on the possibility of conservatories and greenhouses in his book "The Garden of Eden."
1836
The modern 'Terrarium' changed the way plants could be transported across the ocean.
1990s
The houseplant fad of keeping flowering orchids and faux plants started.
------------
In an article, "How to Keep Cats Out of House Plants and Cut Flowers," published at www.creeklinehouse.com, blogger Courtenay writes,
"If your cats are chewing on your plants and flowers, chances are they're craving something green in their diet. Whether you use any of the other deterrents or not, it's probably a good idea to plant some cat grass for them that they can feel free to eat any time they like."
Repellents such as cayenne pepper and lemon rinds are among her suggestions for keeping cats away from your flower vases. For the whole article, click below on the link.
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