Breathe Better with Plants

Get the Best Air Purifier for Your Dog & You

Care for the Best Plants that Care for You
Especially when living in an apartment, it becomes truly important to choose the right plants for you. Especially since space might be a constraint, so are essentials like sunlight, and on top of which they got to be practical, look good and feel good too. What’s most vital and why we did the research for you, there are 3 plants that work best for you to keep at home, especially if you live with a dog/s.

Air Purifying Plants
There are many plants that are known for their ability to purify the air by removing toxins and improving indoor air quality. They do this through a process called phytoremediation, which involves the use of plants to remove, break down, or immobilize contaminants in the environment.

Plants are able to purify the air through a variety of mechanisms, including:

1. Absorption:
   Plants absorb toxins through their leaves, stems, and roots. Toxins are then transported to the plant's cells, where they are broken down and stored or converted into less harmful substances.

2. Transpiration:
   Plants release water vapor into the air through a process called transpiration. This process helps to increase humidity and remove toxins from the air.

3. Microbes:
   Some plants have microbes living in their roots that are able to break down toxins in the soil.

4. Volatilization:
   Some plants are able to release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air, which can help to remove toxins from the air.

By removing toxins from the air, plants can improve indoor air quality and contribute to overall health and well-being. But whilst there are many that are great for providing better air quality, many are not dog-friendly. Luckily, we’ve done the homework, so you don’t have to.

Here are 3 Plants Best for Air Purifying Plants that are good for your dog:

1. Gerbera Daisies or Gerbera Jamesonii

2. Parlor Palms or Chamaedorea Elegans

3. Spider Plants or Chlorophytum Comosum

Gerbera Daisies or Gerbera Jamesonii

Gerbera Daisies or Gerbera Jamesonii

Gerbera Daisy Plants known for their bright, colorful flowers and are popular as houseplants and cut flowers. Gerbera daisies are also known for their ability to purify the air by removing toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene. They are a popular choice for indoor spaces, such as offices and bedrooms, due to their bright, colorful flowers and ability to improve indoor air quality. Gerbera daisies are easy to care for and require minimal maintenance, making them a good choice for beginners and experienced plant enthusiasts alike. Plus, they are pretty.

Parlor Palms or Chamaedorea Elegans

Parlor Palms or Chamaedorea Elegans

Parlor Palms are well known for their ability to purify the air by removing toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene. Parlor palms are also known for their ability to reduce stress in addition to improving air quality in the home. For these reasons they are a popular choice for indoor spaces, such as offices and bedrooms.

Spider Plants or Chlorophytum Comosum

Spider Plants or Chlorophytum Comosum

Spider Plants are popular houseplants due to their attractive appearance and easy-care nature. They are known for their ability to purify the air by removing toxins such as formaldehyde, xylene, and carbon monoxide.They are a popular choice for indoor spaces, such as offices and bedrooms, due to their calming presence and ability to improve indoor air quality. Spider plants are easy to care for and can tolerate a range of growing conditions, making them a good choice for beginners and experienced plant enthusiasts alike.

It is important to note that while plants can be effective at purifying the air, they are not a substitute for proper ventilation and should be used in conjunction with other measures to improve indoor air quality.

If you don’t want to limit yourself to just air purifying plants, pick plants that are good for your dogs (and you of course).

Does Your Dog Constantly Eat Your Plants?
There are a variety of reasons why dogs may eat plants, including:

1. Nutritional deficiency:
   Some dogs may eat plants as a way to supplement their diet if they are lacking certain nutrients.

2. Curiosity:
   Dogs are naturally curious animals and may eat plants out of curiosity or exploration.

3. Boredom:
   Dogs may eat plants if they are bored or have nothing else to do.

4. Mouth or dental problems:
   Dogs may eat plants as a way to alleviate pain or discomfort in their mouth or teeth.

5. Coprophagia (eating feces):
   Some dogs may eat plants as a way to mask the smell of feces if they are eating their own or another animal's feces (a behavior known as coprophagia).

6. Medical condition:
   In some cases, dogs may eat plants due to a medical condition, such as pancreatitis or a gastrointestinal issue.

It is important to monitor your dog's plant-eating behavior and to keep potentially toxic plants out of reach to prevent accidental ingestion. If you are concerned about your dog's plant-eating habits, it is a good idea to consult a veterinarian for advice. Or give them Mint by Kuro Snacks.

Mint By Kuro Snacks

If your dog has a habit of eating your plants, or eating grass when you’re out for walks. Consider giving them a healthy snack instead like Mint by Kuro Snacks that is made from natural wheatgrass which is actually good for them. In fact, it also freshens their breath.

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