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Question from Jamie

Dear Debra,

I am getting mixed messages about my indoor plants. I recently purchased plants that were known for absorbing toxins in the home. One of the plants on the list was a Peace Lily. However, I just read online the Peace Lily emits’ VOC’s into the air and that the plastic containers the plants are coming in emit that as well? Have you heard of this and do you have any suggestions?

Thank you-

Debra’s Answer

Here’s more information about this study:

Study indicates need for further research to determine environmental, health impacts

Apparently plants do emit VOCs as well as absorb them, and they emit pesticides used in growing as well as from plastic pots.

So it makes sense that if you are going to have houseplants, that they be organically grown in clay pots.

It also kind of negates the idea of using plants as air filters because they apparently do not hold on to whatever VOCs they absorb from the air.

Well, good to know.

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