Re: which is healthier, a dog or a plant?

Susan Augustyn wrote:
> 
> I wonder what quantities of CO2 gas are released by houseplants at
> night.
> 
> I have a friend who won't let his wife have house plants because he
> doesn't want to compete for oxygen.  This is a stupid bully tactic on
> his part, I think, since he allows the dog to sleep in the bedroom.
> 

Susan,
I wouldn't bother even collecting facts for this person.  It has nothing 
to do with oxygen, it has to do with power and control over his wife, 
which is the paramount sign of a batterer.  If he's this controlling 
about a houseplant, think how he'd react to not being able to control her 
about something big.  I'm sure he appears to be the last person you'd 
expect to abuse his partner, but watch him.
Alicia

P.S. "NASA environmental researchers have discovered that many popular 
houseplants filter out pollutants from carpeting, furniture and drapes 
that may contribute to respiratory problems and fatigue.  Some of the 
best air purifiers are peace lily, chinese evergreen, pothos, english ivy 
and spider plant." Garden Guide, Winter 1997


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