Denise Godfrey looks over the calathea makoyana plants at Olive Hill Greenhouses with Benjamin Romero. She says the plant reminds her of “a mosaic that you might see in Roman times.”
more research is needed.) “Peace lilies and pothos are usually ones that do a good job of fixing all the organic chemicals and then using those chemicals and the metabolism of the plant to change it into something else, and improving the environment,” Godfrey said. Volatile organic compounds are emitted as gases from cer ta in sol ids or l iquids, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Many of these compounds are found in household products, building materials and furnishings, and office equipment. Indoor concentration of such compounds can be as much as 10 times higher than outdoors, according to the EPA. Plant parenting 101 If this is all new to you, Godfrey suggests taking a plant personality test to find out what best matches your persona and lifestyle (punch “plant personality test” into your favorite search engine and multiple options will come up). Bettencourt recommends doing some homework before going to the nursery. Buyers “need to know what
Evaristo Vargas, top, tends to plants at Olive Hill. Anthuriums, above, are among the company’s most popular plants. Alocasia African mask, below, is one of many variegated options capturing people’s fancy.
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