Accolade for Sansevieria: Holland’s Office Plant of the Year 2008

Sansevieria or mother in law’s tongue has been voted the Office Plant of the Year 2008 by the Dutch National Health Institute NIGZ, TNO Quality of Life and Applied Plant and Environment Research PPO

The Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and Employment Piet Hein Donner was presented with the ‘healthy’ plant at the National Public Health Congress.

Clean air to breathe

Sansevieria was up against other air purifiers Calathea, Epiprenum, Dracaena and Schefflera and their capacity to purify the air plus their overall practical application in the workplace. 

The panel of experts judged that “not only is the Sansevieria air purifying, but also nearly indestructible. Sansevieria requires so little care that it is bound to survive and continue to look good.”  The jury also found the sleek form of the plant shows up well in modern office surroundings.

Sansevieria in its many guises and pot sizes is perfect for work or home and particularly good by the computer where research has shown it is helpful in making users feel well and focused.

Did you know?

• Plants purify the air by absorbing toxins
• Toxins are given off by man made materials and products such as glues, deadorants, perfumes and even us
• Man made materials emit toxins for their lifetimes
• We contain 100 more chemical sin our bodies now than our grandparents did
• We breathe between 5 & 6 litres of air per minute – 15,000 litres per day
• Plants make us feel good
• Plants keep us calm and focused
• Plants refresh the air with oxygen

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