Studies show that plants keep you healthier and happier, offering both psychological and physical health benefits Lets go over some of the many reasons to add some houseplants to your home.
Plants galore. My house is full of leafy houseplants, and yours should be too!
“Studies have shown that indoor plants can improve focus, decrease depressive moods and lessen symptoms of anxiety,”
Anyone who knows me knows I am a tad bit plant obsessed! You'll find gorgeous leafy plants in every room in my home, and it's not just because they look good although let's face it, they look GOOD. Plants are a fantastic addition to any room in your home. Their presence will immediately make a dreary room feel more inviting. Studies show that plants keep you healthier and happier, offering both psychological and physical health benefits Lets go over some of the many reasons to add some houseplants to your home.
Not only are plants aesthetically pleasing but they are good for us. Plants improve air quality by converting carbon dioxide into new oxygen which helps to purify the air. Many houseplants also absorb and neutralize toxic substances such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene, which can be found in man-made materials.
Plants also increase the humidity in your home which can reduce the chances of developing a cold, sore throat, and dry cough.
Studies show that plants are also good for our mental health. Indoor greenery can lead to an improved emotional state, reduce negative moods, and increase creativity and productivity.
In 1989, a team at NASA conducted a "clean air study" to research the air filtering capabilities of plants. The study concluded that certain houseplants act as a natural air filter. Below is a list of the top 18 houseplants determined to be best at purifying the indoor air according to NASA.
English ivy (Hedera helix)
aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)
spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
golden pothos (Epipiremnum aureum)
peace lily (Spathiphyllum `Mauna Loa')
Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema modestum)
bamboo or reed palm (Chamaedorea sefritzii)
snake plant or mother-in-law's tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata)
heartleaf philodendron (Philodendron scandens `oxycardium')
lacy tree philodendron (Philodendron selloum)
elephant ear philodendron (Philodendron domesticum)
red-edged dracaena (Dracaena marginata)
corn plant (Dracaena fragrans `Massangeana')
Janet Craig & Warneckii dracaena (Dracaena deremensis `Janet Craig' & `Warneckii')
weeping fig (Ficus benjamina)
gerbera daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)
pot mum (Crysanthemum morifolium)
Plants are not only aesthetically pleasing, but they have many benefits to our overall health and well-being. So don't be afraid to add some greenery to your home. I promise it will put a smile on your face and improve your overall health!
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