5 Benefits of Indoor Plants
Aw, plants! The pet that doesn’t bark. Houseplants are pretty and they're an easy way to bring a touch of nature inside. You can screen unattractive areas, help shade a bright, sunny window, and change the whole vibe of a space.
But your green oasis has many other benefits aside from just being aesthetically pleasing. Here are some benefits:
Therapeutic
Plants are known to increase mood. Surrounding yourself with beautiful leafy greens can assist people with feeling more calm and decrease their stress and anxiety. Being around plants, regardless of whether at home or work, can improve memory and focus by 20%!
In fact, according to the Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association: “Horticultural Therapy (HT) is a formal practice that uses plants, horticultural activities and the garden landscape to promote well-being for its participants.”
The use of horticulture to calm the senses dates as far back as 2000 BC in ancient Mesopotamia, and around 500 BC, ancient Persians created gardens to soothe the senses by involving beauty, fragrance, flowing water, and cool temperatures.
Improves Productivity
Now we know that plants can help with managing stress and improving your attention span, what about productivity? Have you at any point felt like you just can't work? It's about the manner in which your space is decorated! Those that have more pictures, decor, and plants have demonstrated to be more productive workspaces.
In addition, there are the psychological well-being benefits. Spaces with no type of personalization can be demotivating and dull. You end up with a space that you're not keen on and that makes the emotional well-being suffer.
A UK study found bringing plants into the workplace increased productivity by 15%!
Filters the air
Research shows that some house plants are effective natural air purifiers.
Plants can efficiently remove pollutants and improve indoor air quality.
“To help plants perform their best, keep leaves clean and free of dust, and periodically take them outdoors to receive natural sunlight so that they can ‘recharge.’” says Gary L. Altman, CRC, HTR, associate director of the Horticultural Therapy Program at Rutgers.
Wondering what plants make the best purifiers? Alberta’s Greenland Garden Centre has a video on this! Learn about the best air purifier houseplants to combat air pollution by clicking HERE.
Increases Humidity
Struggling with dry air? Well having enough of the right plants can fix this!
Plants increase humidity in the air through a process called evapotranspiration.
They release moisture vapor, which in turn increases the humidity of the air around them. Plants release about 97% of the water they take in! Crowd a few plants together and you can increase the humidity of a room which offers many health benefits!
Increasing humidity can help relieve dry skin and lips, prevent dry throat, soothe sinuses and nasal irritations, reduce allergies, and much more!
Reduces Noise
Studies show that plants can help decrease noise! Plants and their leaves retain and reflect noise, which can make your environment more comfortable for yourself and guests. If you live next to busy roads or have loud neighbours, try adding some plants to your space so they can absorb excess noises for you.
Now that you see the perks of being an indoor plant owner, you can now go out and practice your green thumb skills. Here are a couple of our favourite local plant shops:
Zocalo features a genuine espresso bar, funky fresh-cut flowers, select indoor and outdoor plants, decorative and clever vases, indoor and outdoor pots, unique gifts, and eclectic décor items.
Klondyke Flowers is family owned and operated. They have been servicing the Edmonton and St. Albert area since 1972. They are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts.
