Some people view plants as strictly an outdoor element. For them, it’s all about lazing on their Outback reclining chairs amid a garden filled with magnificent colour.
While there’s certainly a lot to be said for this, why restrict plants to the garden? Bringing certain species indoors can bring serious benefits.
Mental health benefits
House plants have been proven to have a positive impact on the mental health of those exposed to them.
Adding greenery to your home or working space can reduce stress levels, and is said to improve concentration and productivity. This is at least partly because they add colour and life while improving the air quality, meaning that potted plants can increase overall mood.
Physical health benefits
It is not just the mental health of people who keep plants in their houses that has been shown to improve; they can also bring benefits in terms of physical well-being.
Research has found that they help to bring down blood pressure and raise the level of tolerance to pain among hospital patients. This may be due to the fact that they make spaces more cheerful.
A study also found that people with plants in their homes were around 25% less likely to suffer from headaches or tiredness. Again, that is attributed to the role they perform in getting rid of toxins from the air.
Now you know the benefits, there’s no doubt you’ll want to go out and fill your home with potted plants!
