The document is an informational guide about houseplants and their ability to purify indoor air. It contains the following key points: 1. Research shows that having one plant per 100 square feet of indoor space can help purify the air by removing carbon dioxide, oxygen, and other pollutants. 2. Plants thrive on carbon dioxide and convert it to oxygen, increasing oxygen levels. This allows humans to feel more focused, creative, and healthy. 3. Certain plants are especially effective at removing common indoor air toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene, which are found in products like cleaning supplies, furniture, and building materials.

1. 4.5”
4.5”
Alpha Botanical CO2 Hang Tag
Design 1 - front
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Research indicates that 1 plant
per 100 square feet of indoor
space 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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4.5”
4.5”
Alpha Botanical CO2 Hang Tag
Design 1 - Back
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.
Alpha Botanical, Inc.
1.800.FOLIAGE
www.alphabotanical.comAB1001 06/08
HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS

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Live Green
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4. House Plants Purify Your Air Naturally
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Plants are natural
air filters and release
oxygen into the air.
Research suggests
using 1 plant
per 100 sq. ft.
of indoor space
will clean the air.
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5. 3
62-80°F
17-27°C
Shell Ginger
Alpinia 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.
62-80°F
17-27°C
Variegated Shell Ginger
Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’
Striking tender exotic grown primarily
for its large attractive vivid green and
yellow irregularly striped leaves.
Bright
indirect light
Performs best in moderately moist,
well drained soil. Check every 5-7
days for water needs.
62-80°F
17-27°C
Cat Palm
Chamaedorea cataractarum
Small palm with dark green fronds and
a clustering trunk.
Bright
indirect light
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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6. 4
62-80°F
17-27°C
Ti Plant
Cordyline 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.
Bright
indirect light
Moderately moist, well drained soil.
Check every 5-7 days for water
needs. Avoid over watering.
62-80°F
17-27°C
Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia
Upright stems of large green leaves
with various degrees of pale green,
yellow or white variegation.
Bright
indirect light
Moderately moist, well drained soil.
Check every 5-7 days for water
needs. Avoid completely dry soil.
62-80°F
17-27°C
Striped Corn Plant
Dracaena 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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7. 5
62-80°F
17-27°C
Dragon Tree
Dracaena 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.
62-80°F
17-27°C
Rubber Plant
Ficus 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.
Moderate to
bright light
Requires excellent drainage. Check
every 5-7 days for water needs.
Brighter locations need more water.
62-80°F
17-27°C
Hibiscus
Hibiscus 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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8. 6
62-80°F
17-27°C
Spindle Palm
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Long fronds on a triangle shaped base
with orange hues on the trunk and
center of fronds.
Bright
indirect light
Moderately moist, well drained soil.
Check every 5-7 days for water
needs. Avoid over watering.
62-80°F
17-27°C
Chinese Fan Palm
Livistonia chinensis
Upright spreading palm with large,
wide, glossy green fan-shaped leaves
that form a wide crown over time.
Bright
indirect light
Performs best in a well drained soil.
Check every 7-10 days for water
needs.
62-80°F
17-27°C
Philodendron Swiss Cheese
Monstera deliciosa
Very large, deeply dissected glossy
green leaves. Will slowly climb if
support is provided.
Moderate to
low light
Performs best in a moderately moist,
well drained soil.
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9. 7
62-80°F
17-27°C
Kimberly Queen Fern
Nephrolepis obliterata ‘Kimberly Queen’
Popular, easy-to-grow fern with large,
upright arching dark green fronds.
Avoid drying and exposure to drafts.
Moderate to
bright light
Performs best with consistently moist
soil. Check every 5-7 days for water
needs. Brighter locations need
more water.
62-80°F
17-27°C
Xanadu
Philodendron x ‘Xanadu’ PP7030
Striking improvement on the splitleaf
philodendron that features uniform,
deeply dissected, glossy green leaves.
Moderate to
low light
Moderately moist, well drained soil.
Check every 5-7 days for water
needs. Avoid over watering.
62-80°F
17-27°C
Pygmy Date Palm
Phoenix roebelenii
Dwarf upright palm with narrow glossy
green leaves forming a soft graceful
crown.
Bright
indirect light
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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10. 8
62-80°F
17-27°C
China Doll
Radermachera 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.
Bright
indirect light
Moderately moist, well drained soil.
Check every 5-7 days for water
needs. Avoid over watering.
62-80°F
17-27°C
Majesty Palm
Ravenea rivularis
Large upright spreading palm with
long, graceful arching stems of narrow
sword-like green leaves.
Bright
indirect light
Performs best in consistently
moist soil. Do not allow soil to
dry completly or become soggy.
Check every 5-7 days for water
needs.
62-80°F
17-27°C
Hawaiian Schefflera
Schefflera arboricola
Multi-branching tropical shrub or small
tree with striking glossy green, oval
rounded leaves. Prune as needed for
shape and size.
Bright
indirect light
Performs best in a well drained soil.
Check every 7-10 days for water
needs.
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62-80°F
17-27°C
Gold Capella
Schefflera 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.
Bright
indirect light
Performs best in a well drained soil.
Check every 7-10 days for water
needs.
62-80°F
17-27°C
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum
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
62-80°F
17-27°C
White Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia 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.
Bright
indirect light
Requires excellent drainage; do not
allow to become soggy. Check
every 7-10 days for water needs.
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12. 10
62-80°F
17-27°C
Yucca Cane Plant
Yucca 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.
62-80°F
17-27°C
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.
1 Plant Per 100 Sq. Ft.
Of Indoor Space Cleans The Air
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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)
Top Picks
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
Plants Are Natural Air Filters and
Release Oxygen Into the Air
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15. 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
Plants Associated with the Removal of Toxins
Trichloroethlene Toxins
Adhesives, Dry Cleaning, Inks and Dyes, Lacquers and Paints,
Paper Products, Varnishes
Dracaena spp
Gerbera (Gerber Daisy)
Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily)
Chrysanthemum (mum)
Source of Toxins
Plants Associated with the Removal of Toxins
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16. Alpha Botanical, Inc.
25300 SW 202nd Avenue
Homestead, Fl 33031
1.800.FOLIAGE
305.248.7635 Fax 305.246.1925
www.alphabotanical.com
WHOLESALE ONLY
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