I must confess that I have not always been a plant-lover and I used to be indifferent to houseplants. On the contrary, my mom has always been an avid gardener and plant-lover with numerous indoor and outdoor plants.
For my entire life, I would watch her grow and nurture our garden and plants for hours on end. I didn't appreciate their beauty and benefits until I started living in an apartment where the only greenery is the mountain view from the balcony.
Maybe that's the reason I developed my love for houseplants.
1. Houseplants clean and purify the air.
Indoor pollutants are not less than outdoor ones, if not more. Cleaning supplies, carpets and furniture reduce the quality of the air we breathe. And as we spend most of our time at home, we risk being exposed to polluted air. That's why it is recommended to keep houseplants to reduce indoor air toxins.
2. Houseplants are natural humidifiers
As they absorb water, they lately evaporate it in the air thus humidifying the indoor air. Thus houseplants can help us avoid dry skin, sinus infections and sore throats by raising the humidity in the air.
3. Houseplants can reduce stress and anxiety.
As houseplants increase the oxygen levels through photosynthesis, they can have mental and emotional benefits. Stress and anxiety may be connected to toxin levels in the air and reducing them can be beneficial for our health thus making us calm and more focused.
4. Houseplants can provide peaceful sleep
While most of the plants produce oxygen only during the day but produce carbon dioxide during the night, there are still some types of houseplants that provide with oxygen both during the daytime and nighttime. These plants can be kept in the bedroom for a good night's sleep.
5. Houseplants can help us heal
Houseplants can encourage and awaken positive thoughts and feelings to life. Studies show that when we visit someone in the hospital with a bouquet of flowers or a potted plant we help them heal without even knowing it.
Houseplants can actually help in healing and recovering from illnesses more rapidly. Walking in the garden can also be very beneficial for mentally sick people.
And what about you?
Do you make room for a little nature in your house and working space or you are indifferent to houseplants?
I would love to hear your opinions in the comments below.
I love house plants! I've brought them to my office at work as well. They just make the space happy :)
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