Introduction to Indoor Flower Gardens:

Indoor flower gardens have many benefits. Indoor plants can brighten a room, provide moisture to the dry winter air, and also supply oxygen. You don’t have to have a green thumb to grow indoor flower gardens; there are some low maintenance plants available. Keeping indoor flower gardens can be an extension of your outdoor gardening. If you already have indoor plants, check out our indoor plant stands. Each plant featured below can be purchased with the indoor containers shown.

Volatile Organic Compounds ( VOC's ) Indoor Air and how indoor plants remove them:

The results of Dr. B.C. Wolverton's research on air purifying benefits of indoor plants, sponsored by NASA and the Landscape Contractors of America reported the following: It is a well established fact that indoor air contains many VOCs that can pose a significant health risk.

Volatile Organic Compounds such as formaldehyde, from wall paneling and furniture, and Xylene and Tolyene, from paints and carpets, are but a few of the main VOCs identified indoors. Many of these VOCs are known carcinogens and together they contribute toward a health problem called "Sick Building Syndrome," the symptoms of which can include headaches, nausea, fatigue and eye nose and skin irritations.

Using Indoor Flower Gardens to clean indoor air:

The researchers discovered:

• Indoor Plants usually reduce Volatile Organic Compounds by 50% to 70%
• Indoor Plants clean indoor air in both air-conditioned and non air conditioned environments

Indoor Plants - Moon Magic Pilea:

These unusual looking indoor plants are native to Costa Rica. Texture is the highlight of Moon Magic making it suitable for hanging baskets, or a striking table top specimen. The hair quilted leaves have a striking coloring of lime green at the edges and overlaid with coppery-brown to black with greenish white flower heads. Pinch these indoor plants back regularly to maintain compact growth habit. Place in sun room or near a bright window. Keep moist but not overly wet. Fertilize these indoor plants bi-monthly during the summer. This makes a great housewarming present and it is on our list of great gardening gift ideas.

Garden Girl explains that indoor flower gardens are a great addition to your home and indoor plants clean the air in your house too!