Houseplants for Health and Beauty

From the return of victory gardens to the obsession with succulents to waves of new gardeners inspired by the pandemic shutdowns; tending plants became the thing to do. That fad took root. People need, yes need, plants in their lives. 

Seeing Green

That giddy feeling of seeing spring flowers after months of winter gray is one expression of the connection between color and emotion. Green occupies the center space in the visible light spectrum (to humans). In chromotherapy, this balancing color relaxes the mind, produces a calming effect, and fights depression. If you need more than green, change it up by bringing in different bouquets for an interior that blooms. 

Indoor Plants for Air Quality

Airtight indoor environments are subjected to off-gassing: the low levels of volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) released by synthetic materials. Off- gassing fills our indoor spaces with irritants and potential carcinogens like formaldehyde and benzene. NASA’s clean air studies revealed that certain house plants can remove as much as 87% of indoor air pollutants in as little as 24 hours. 

Mood Booster

No denying it; our physical and mental well-being depends on nature’s superpower. Studies have shown that access to nature promotes healing, improves your mood, and even reduces blood pressure and anxiety. You may not be able to recreate and indoor forest but bringing an assortment of good house plants inside is the next best thing.

In your pursuit to reap the benefits of house plants for your home, remember that some house plants can be toxic to pets. Find a professional in landscaping or garden center to get advice on the house plants best for you.