harelb@arthur.uchicago.edu (Harel Barzilai) (08/04/89)
Having recently moved into a new apartment, I have decided to get some houseplants; having recently returned to Chicago from home (Mass.) I have been reminded that the air quality here, especially during the summer, leaves alot to be desired. While I've heard of no plant that completely 'eats' pollution, it is well known that they 'exhale' oxygen. I was thus wondering if anyone might have any information (direct or relaible sources) as to which (species/families) of (available house-)plants would be best suited for the purpose of (partially) cleaning air and giving off oxygen, if there are any of a resonable size (I have a 1-bedroom apartment). While I'm interested in the plants for decorative as well as environmental purposes, I'm not too picky on appearances; I think I would find most plants a pleasant addition to my apt. As I don't read this newsgroup regularly, I would appreciate your cc-ing to my e-mail address if you information/advice you would like to share. Thanks in advance, Harel B.