Are there any plants that absorb the smell of tobacco smoke?
We live in British Columbia, Canada. We live in a townhouse where there are smokers above and below us, and we do not smoke. Are there plants or flowers available that we can have on the deck that will help absorb the smoke smells from coming past our sundeck and into the door? Arboretum Reply: I have a number of ideas of how you might take care of this problem, but let’s stick to the plant-related ones. Unfortunately I am not aware of any plant that will actually absorb the smell. I would suggest trying to form a barrier with plants and/or incorporating plants with generous competing fragrances. On top of the recommendation list may be the classic spider plant (Cholorphytum sp.). Buy mature plants in hanging baskets and allow them to be crowded in their pots. This will spur the production of dense, hanging runners. (I have this vague memory of an article where this plant was promoted by NASA for air filtration.} On the fragrance side, perhaps you’ll know it when you smell it. Scented
