With the garden going into dormancy for the winter, and only a few evergreens to look at, I’ve recently taken an interest in houseplants, a group that I have long thought little of. I used to think that indoor plants could never match the interest of their more flamboyant, showy outdoor cousins. That is, until I came across Norfolk Island Pines on sale at the Great Big Greenhouse. As I was admiring their graceful fern-like foliage, I saw on the tag that they they thrive indoors. “Awesome! An indoor conifer! Yes, that’ll make a nice living Christmas tree!” I thought to myself, being an avid conifer connoisseur. At the same time, I remembered a number of news articles I had read about how houseplants are good at “scrubbing the air” in a home and replacing toxic particles (dust, formaldehyde, benzene, etc.) with oxygen. The plants mentioned (Peace Lily, Golden Pothos, Snake Plant, ZZ plant, and Chinese Evergreen) were displayed right next to the Norfolk Island Pines, so I wandered over to take a look. Next thing I know, I’m walking out the door to my truck with a cart full of these plants, now on display in my bedroom. Being an annual allergy sufferer, I was excited at the thought of being surrounded by exotic looking plants that aren’t just lending a tropical look to my room, but will actually help me breath easier.
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