Alpha Botanicals

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Research indicates that 1 plantper 100 square feet of indoorspace will purify the air.

Plants remove carbon dioxide and other polutants from the air and replace it with oxygen, must plants are great

for removing common indoor contaminants.

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Plants thrive on carbon dioxide and convert in to oxygen. �e increase in

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House Plants Purify Your Air Naturally

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Plants are natural air filters and release

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Research suggestsusing 1 plant

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Shell GingerAlpinia zerumbet

Large, slender leaves that release a scent of ginger when gently stroked.

Bright indirect light

Moderately moist, well drained soil. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. Avoid over watering.

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Variegated Shell GingerAlpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’

Striking tender exotic grown primarily for its large attractive vivid green and yellow irregularly striped leaves.


Performs best in moderately moist, well drained soil. Check every 5-7 days for water needs.

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Cat PalmChamaedorea cataractarum

Small palm with dark green fronds and a clustering trunk.


Performs best in consistently moist soil. Do not allow soil to dry out completely or become soggy. Check every 5-7 days for water needs.


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Ti PlantCordyline fruticosa

Upright canes of wide, pointed, vibrantly colored leaves add color to any home or office. Used by ancient Polynesians for food, roof thatching and clothing.



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DieffenbachiaDieffenbachia

Upright stems of large green leaves with various degrees of pale green, yellow or white variegation.


Moderately moist, well drained soil. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. Avoid completely dry soil.

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Striped Corn PlantDracaena fragrans ‘Mass Cane’

Thick upright stems are topped with clumps of wide corn-like leaves with yellow striped centers.

Moderate to low light

Requires excellent drainage. Check every 7-10 days for water needs.


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Dragon TreeDracaena marginata

Attractive tropical featuring upright stems of stiff, narrow, sword-like green leaves with red to purple margins.

Moderate to bright light

Performs best in an evenly moist, well drained soil. Check every 5-7 days for water needs.

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Rubber PlantFicus elastica ‘Robusta’

Tropical shrub or small tree with large thick rubbery burgundy leaves. Prune as needed for size or shape. May develop aerial roots over time.


Requires excellent drainage. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. Brighter locations need more water.

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HibiscusHibiscus rosa-sinensis

Lovely upright branched tropical shrub or small tree with large brightly colored blooms on dark green foliage.

Bright light

Performs best in moderately moist, well drained soil. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. Avoid over watering.


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Spindle PalmHyophorbe verschaffeltii

Long fronds on a triangle shaped base with orange hues on the trunk and center of fronds.



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Chinese Fan PalmLivistonia chinensis

Upright spreading palm with large, wide, glossy green fan-shaped leaves that form a wide crown over time.


Performs best in a well drained soil. Check every 7-10 days for water needs.

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Philodendron Swiss CheeseMonstera deliciosa

Very large, deeply dissected glossy green leaves. Will slowly climb if support is provided.


Performs best in a moderately moist, well drained soil.


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Kimberly Queen FernNephrolepis obliterata ‘Kimberly Queen’

Popular, easy-to-grow fern with large, upright arching dark green fronds. Avoid drying and exposure to drafts.


Performs best with consistently moist soil. Check every 5-7 days for water needs. Brighter locations need more water.

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XanaduPhilodendron x ‘Xanadu’ PP7030

Striking improvement on the splitleaf philodendron that features uniform, deeply dissected, glossy green leaves.



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Pygmy Date PalmPhoenix roebelenii

Dwarf upright palm with narrow glossy green leaves forming a soft graceful crown.


Performs best in consistently moist soil. Do not allow to dry completely or become soggy. Check every 5-7 days for water needs.


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China DollRadermachera sinica

Compact branched tropical shrub or small tree with very glossy, bright green compound leaves that are held on horizontal branches creating a layered appearance.



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Majesty PalmRavenea rivularis

Large upright spreading palm with long, graceful arching stems of narrow sword-like green leaves.


Performs best in consistently moist soil. Do not allow soil to dry completly or become soggy. Check every 5-7 days for water needs.

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Hawaiian ScheffleraSchefflera arboricola

Multi-branching tropical shrub or small tree with striking glossy green, oval rounded leaves. Prune as needed for shape and size.




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Gold CapellaSchefflera arboricola ‘Variegata’

Multi-branching tropical shrub with striking glossy green oval rounded leaves with irregular gold center variegation. Prune as needed for size and shape.



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Peace LilySpathiphyllum

Easy to grow tropical featuring large glossy green leaves with stems of white cup shaped blooms.

Low light

Performs best in consistently moist soil. Do not allow to dry completely or become soggy

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White Bird of ParadiseStrelitzia nicolai

A very upright plant that can fit into some tight spaces. Large banana-shaped leaves add a rich tropical look to almost any interior.


Requires excellent drainage; do not allow to become soggy. Check every 7-10 days for water needs.


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Yucca Cane PlantYucca elephantipes

Thick upright stems are topped with clumps of wide sword-like green leaves and occasional white flower spikes.

Bright to moderate light

Keep soil relatively dry. Check every 10-14 days for water needs.

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Tropical Foliage

Tropical plants in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and colors that are great individually or in mixed arrangements.

Bright to moderate light

Performs best in moderately moist, well drained soil. Water thoroughly when soil surface is dry.


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Why Plants

People spend an average of 90% of their time indoors. Indoor air quality presents its own challenges since it is generally more polluted than outdoor air quality. The World Health Organization states that 2.4 million people dei each year from causes directly attributed to air pollution. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the quality of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants.

For those who see a clean, healthy environment, plants are an essential element for work and home.

• By naturally reducing our ecological footprint, indoor plants are a key element to seeking the “green” ideals of good health and substainability.

• Plants improve indoor air quality by helping to remove chemicals such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide. Plants act as the lungs of an indoor environment.

• Plants thrive on carbon dioxide and convert in to oxygen. The increase in oxygen allows humans to be more focused, creative, attentive, happier, and most important, healthier.

•In business settings, plants have been shown to increase productivity, occupancy and tetention rates and lower absenteeism. In hotel settings, rooms with garden view are often the first to be reserved and command premium pricing.

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Benzene-BaSed tOxInS

Detergents, Inks and Dyes, Plastics, Rubber Producs, Petroleum Producst, Synthetic Fiberts, Tobacco Smoke

Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily)Dracaena spp.

Gerbera (Gerber Daisy)Hedera spp. (Ivy)

Chrysanthemum (mum)Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)

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While plants remove carbon dioxide from the air and replace it with oxygen, certian plants are top picks for removing commonly found indoor contaiminants.

Source of Toxins

Plants Associated with the Removal of Toxins

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FOrmaldehyde-BaSed tOxInS

Carpeting, Cleaners, Fam Insulation, Furniture, Paper Products, Plywood and Particle Board

Chlorophytum (Spider Plant)Chamaedorea (Bamboo Palm)

Ficus spp. (Weeping Fig)Hedera spp. (Ivy)

Epiperemnum (Golden Pothos)Philodendron spp.

Sansevieria (Snake Plant)

Source of Toxins


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Adhesives, Dry Cleaning, Inks and Dyes, Lacquers and Paints, Paper Products, Varnishes

Dracaena sppGerbera (Gerber Daisy)

Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily)Chrysanthemum (mum)

Source of Toxins


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