Plants Make People Happy
That's why you definitely need more plants in your life.
But that's not all. If you take care of your houseplants, your houseplants will take care of you, too - even more than just boosting your mood.
What else can your plants do for you?
They clean your air.
Some plants literally let you breathe easy by increasing the amount of oxygen in the air through photosynthesis, as well as purifying the air by removing toxins. They trap those toxic compounds, which can come from clothing, furniture, and fuels, in their tissue and release them as harmless byproducts.
They help you sleep.
While most plants produce oxygen during the day through photosynthesis, others do so at night through crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM). CAM basically means the pores in their leaves open at night to exchange gas, instead of during the day. So, when placed in your bedroom, CAM plants will increase the oxygen level, which improves the air quality and helps you get a better night's sleep by potentially reducing sleep apnea and snoring. Snake plants, pineapple plants, and succulents make great bedroom companions.
They sharpen your focus.
If you haven't already, you might want to add a few plants to your workspace, because they're said to enhance your creativity, memory, and overall productivity. Amazing? Yes. Surprising? Not exactly, when you think about how nice it is for your brain to take a break from your screen and enjoy some green leaves. In fact, research shows that employees are 15% more productive in workplaces filled with houseplants, and do significantly better on memory retention and other basic tests when surrounded by greenery.
They keep you healthy.
Thanks to their microclimate that releases moisture, indoor plants not only boost the humidity in your home ever so slightly, but they also reduce 20% of the dust that builds up in there too. This is great news for you and your immune system, because dry air and dust can infect and irritate your airways. With some trusty houseplants around, your chances of developing pesky cold symptoms like a cough, runny nose, itchy eyes, sore throat, and fatigue are much lower. Thanks, plants!
So you want to get started? Click below to find easy-care houseplants that even those who don't have a green thumb can keep alive.