House Plants

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Thrifty Florist is Michigan’s largest retail florist and one of the nations leading retailers of flowers

Multiple research groups have determined and released reports on the benefits of House Plants. The benefits apparent may range from helping to purify the air to changing and improving the overall mood of the home. Thrifty Florist offers a great selection of indoor plants. In addition, our talented and award – winning Floral Designers are available to provide assistance.

You may ask what are the benefits exactly. Below is a short summary of a few.

Beautification of the Home or Building – In addition to the multitude of health benefits plants offer, they also create elegant and wonderful beauty to any home. There are numerous uses for indoor plants. Depending on the areas to be decorated, the use of different plants can create a more uniform and warm feel.

Home Air Purification – There are multiple studies but reference is based on a study in 2009 conducted by the University of Technology in Sydney Australia. This team found that it was highly probable houseplants absorbed toxins in the air. The science behind how the plants are able to do this is related to their biological processes.

The CDC has reported that as many as 8 percent of all Americans suffer from allergies. Houseplants do not release much if any pollen and in fact act as natural filters to collect allergens and dust. In addition, plants produce oxygen through photosynthesis which is what we breath to survive.

Plants act as sponges to gather all of the bad pollutants in the air. Most of us do not think about pollutants in our homes but they are present. Things like carpet, paint and furniture emit toxins.

Health and Mental Wellness – Researchers at Kansas State University reported studies that show patients recover quicker when their hospital rooms have plants in them. In addition, these patients tend to have lower heart rates, blood pressure, less fatigue and anxiety. Consequently the patients are released from the hospitals sooner.

Further, researchers in other countries have found evidence in their studies that the overall health of individuals in office buildings and classrooms is also improved by the presence of plants. Benefits identified include decreases in fatigue, colds, headaches, coughs, sore throats and flu like symptoms.

Commercial Building Air Purification – It stands to reason that not just a residential home can benefit from indoor plants. It has been shown that hospitals and office buildings are great places for plants also.

Glorious Gratitude Orchid

Show your gratitude for a special someone with this glorious living gift. Simply presented in a clear glass cylinder, these alluring purple phalaenopsis orchids add natural elegance to any environment. A purple phalaenopsis orchid is arranged with natural river rocks and sheet moss. Delivered in a cylinder vase.

Thrifty Florist House Plants

Thrifty Florist started in 1989 and now has 16 convenient locations. It is Michigan’s largest retail florist and one of the nations leading retailers of flowers and related floral gifts. Our stores are customer-focused and customer-friendly. We offer quality products at affordable prices situated in convenient locations at major intersections across the Metro area. Accessibility and convenience are important to Thrifty customers which is why our stores are open before rush hour until well after rush hour.

There are numerous plant types that are low maintenance and great for people that may not have a green thumb or a lot of time. Below are some popular varieties.

Basil Plant – If you like the smell of basil, this is the plant for your home. They are native to central Africa and Southeast Asia and with their petite size, they make a great indoor plant.

Peperomia – These are sometimes called radiator plants and are very hardy. They do not grow taller than one foot and have sturdy waxy leaves.

Spider Plant – Sprouting delicate white flowers this plant from Africa makes a great hanging plant.

Moth Orchid – These Orchids have a long life and are native to Southeastern Asia. They display butterfly – shaped flowers. Its relative is the Moon Orchid which is also very hardy.

Lucky Bamboo – Very easy to grow, these plants are said to bring prosperity to the home.

Zebra Plant – For a small space in the home, The Zebra Plant is often chosen. It is from Brazil and has a spiky appearance with white bands on the leaves.

Peace Lily – Peace Lilies display large dark green leaves and trumpet-like flowers which come in multiple colors.

Heartleaf Philodendron – Often referred to as the Sweetheart Plant, this plant is native to the humid regions of the Caribbean and Central America.

Aloe Vera – Most people know this plant has healing properties. They make beautiful additions to any home. The plant requires very little water as they originate from the arid regions of the Arabian peninsula.

Jade Plant – Another low maintenance plant for those that are not wanting to spend lots of time caring for it, the Jade Plant needs very care. They also have an unusual look that dresses up the home.

Rubber Plant – The leaves attract dust that needs to be occasionally cleaned off but this plant is very lovely with its deep lush green appearance.

Corn Plant – A very common plant, this variety is a beautiful evergreen. It has long flat leaves and a stem that looks like bamboo. Not only are they popular as a houseplant but you often see them as an office decoration.

Norfolk Pine – Native to the Norfolk islands on the Pacific, these evergreens are somethings used in the home as a Christmas tree.

Glass Garden

A nice assortment of tropical plants have been artistically planted into our 6x6x6 clear glass cube with moss and river rock. Perfect for any occasion and will continue to grow for years to come.