Not just esthetic value
You can improve your family’s health by adding some houseplants. Besides buying house plants because they look pleasing, esthetically making our homes look better. Houseplants do so much more than look good. They can improve our health.
Physically
Plants help absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. Plants increase the oxygen in our rooms, creating a healthier home or office environment. Our homes often have poor indoor air quality from chemical fragrances, new carpets or furniture, air fresheners, scented candles and cleaning products. This poor air quality can cause headaches, dizziness, breathing problems and fatigue.
There has been some evidence that patients suffer less pain after an operation if surrounded by houseplants. When hospital rooms were filled with plants, patients had lower anxiety and fatigue rates than in rooms without plants. Indoor plants in offices have been shown to help people stay healthier. Sickness rates fall more than 60% in offices with plants compared to those without.
Emotionally
If you think you wouldn’t be good at keeping plants alive, don’t worry. Companies selling plants will list which plants are almost unkillable, like shade, the sunshine, which are toxic to pets, etc. In addition, looking after plants is therapeutically proven to release endorphins (the happy chemicals in our brains), helping with conditions like anxiety and depression.
Buy different colour plants and some that flower or produce colourful mini fruits. Scientists have found that this boosts your mood and makes you feel happier. However, don’t buy flowering plants if you suffer from allergies.
Houseplants have been proven to reduce stress levels and lower blood pressure. This results in people being more productive. Researchers found that houseplants increase productivity by up to 15%, so it is worth trying to have some houseplants in your office and at home.
It’s all good news. Get some house plants to improve the aesthetics of your home and air quality, reducing tiredness, anxiety and stress.
Nettle and Bark specialise in house plants based in Newport. However, many online sites sell houseplants or pop down to your local DIY store or nursery.
