Does Cigarette Smoke Affect House Plants?

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Cigarette smoke contains ethylene, which causes plant leaves to drop and seeds to grow horizontally instead of vertically. Carbon dioxide, also found in smoke, benefits plants by aiding in photosynthesis.

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