When spending a few moments daily among luxuriant foliage boosts health and happiness, why not bring them indoors? You can get some indoor plants and create a small garden of your own at your home. It will surely require you to put some efforts. You will have to research a bit about the species you can keep inside your house. But, this hard work will pay off.
Here are five benefits you will enjoy by having plants inside your home.
1. Keeps your Indoors Fresh and Germ-free
Air quality is degrading day-by-day due to an increase in the levels of pollution. While you are outdoors, it is impossible to escape the pollution. But, you can surely prevent pollution from filling up the air inside your home. Placing plants like Bamboo plant, money plant and spider plant can help you with it as they are known for their quality of keeping the atmosphere fresh and germ-free. They can be placed on the windowsill or on a nightstand.
2. Boosts your Mental Health
Sitting among nature and meditating for a few minutes boosts your mental health. It helps you fight depression, anxiety and enhances your productivity. When you have a small garden inside your house, you can meditate within the boundaries of your home on days when you want to skip going for a run.
3. Blends perfectly with your Home Dcor
Plants can be a great home dcor item. Besides serving as air purifiers, they add to the liveliness of your home. It doesn't matter what the theme of your home dcor is, they blend in perfectly. They can be installed in vases, next to your sofa or on your center and dining table. They look classy even when mounted on a wall and used with a vintage design that can include a laughing Buddha or any other showpiece.
4. Acts as Healers
Some plants carry healing qualities. Two of the plants that are best known to fight health issues are Aloe Vera and sedum plant. The gel found inside Aloe Vera can be used for various purposes. The gel from Allow Vera is very good for the skin. It can be used as a moisturizer and as an antiseptic cuts and burns. Sedum plant is usually brought to bear to cure rashes, ulcers, pimples, corns and stomach disorders.
5. Becomes your Hobby
Indoor plants freshen up your house's environment, keep you mentally and physically fit, and embellishes your home dcor. When you see all these benefits surfacing, you are motivated to maintain them and this gradually becomes a recreational activity for you. You seek pleasure in watering and nurturing them.
Having plants inside your home can benefit you in several ways. 5 among several advantages are listed above. So, if you haven't kept plants indoors, it is time for you to get some.