Many people enjoy living and working in cultivated greenspaces, and most like having beautiful plants around but is there more to it. Here are seven benefits science says indoor plants may provide.
1. Indoor plants may help reduce stress levels
2. Real plants may sharpen your attention
3. Working with plants can be therapeutic
4. Plants may help you recover from illness faster
5. Plants may boost your productivity
6. Plants may improve your whole outlook on work
7. Plants may improve the quality of indoor air
Having plants in your home or office can be a source of pleasure. Indoor gardening relieves stress, boosts creativity, productivity, and focus, and promotes recovery. There’s some evidence that houseplants may positively influence the air quality in your home as well. Sharing your living or working space with living, “breathing” plant life can make your environment a happier, healthier place to be.
