Anurayee Flora

11/03/2016

The Pothos Plant popularly known as Money Plant or Devil’s Ivy:

It purifies the air by filtering out toxins like formaldehyde from the air. This is mainly an indoor plant, and very easy to maintain.

The advantage of having pothos is that, it can be kept in plain water or soil. It survives with the minerals available in plain water. It does well at normal temperatures (15°C-30°C). In temperatures below 10°C the leaves will turn yellow. It can produce long stems, which can be trimmed to give it a fuller look.

10/11/2015

The popular Lavender:
Lavender is a woody, perennial flowering plant of the mint family known for its beauty, sweet fragrance and its multiple uses. The origin is believed to be from the Mediterranean, Middle East and India. There many varieties of lavender.

It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. In ancient Greece, Rome and the Middle East, lavender was used as an antiseptic. It has also been used to treat anxiety, migraines, insomnia and depression. These days it is very widely used for aromatherapy.

It is also used in cooking applications, like salads, soups, cheeses, confectionery etc. Generally the dried flowers are used, although the leaves may also be used. Only the buds or flowers contain the essential oil of Lavender which is where the scent and flavour are best derived.

07/10/2015

Friends here’s one more plant that keeps the air clean.

Snake plant or Sanserveria trifasciata a.k.a. Mother-in-law’s tongue: This is a unique plant which converts a lot of carbon-dioxide to oxygen at night. In addition it also filters out formaldehyde from the air. Hence it is an ideal plant to have in the bedroom. It can survive in low light and humid conditions too.

01/10/2015

26/09/2015

26/09/2015