Can having indoor plants increase the quality of your life?
(Published on - 9/12/2022 2:56:51 PM)
Wow! That's a big statement to make for indoor plants! Can something so simple bring you a higher satisfaction with health and mental wellness?
According to numerous studies, Indoor Plants can make a significant change in mood and qualify of life.
- Home owners pay thousands of dollars a year to clean air ducts, run humidifies and air cleaners. Research concluded that the roots and soil of houseplants reduced airborne volatile organic compounds (VOCs) significantly. Viola! Clean air!
- Studies found that plants in a work space can increase productivity and sharpen your attention.
- Plants have been shown to help shorten an illness and hospital stay
- Working with plants can help reduce anxiety and blood pressure
I love indoor and outdoor plants. Irrigation for the exterior plants makes it a seamless process for care if your busy or travel. What about the indoor plants......
Care for indoor plants if you travel:
- Tweak light and temperature. The more sunlight your plant receives, the more thirsty it will be over time.
- Maintain moisture with self watering spikes
- Forgo the fertilizer.
- Do some light pruning.
Here are some great, easy care indoor plants for air quality and overall health.
- areca, lady, dwarf date, and bamboo palms
- Boston fern
- rubber tree
- spider plant
- Ficus tree
For more information on health for indoor plants: https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-home-guide/benefits-of-indoor-plants#safe-plants
