Indoor plants are usually seen as a luxury. Common perception is that they need taking care of, so one can keep them only if the house is big and airy, there are no pets or small kids at home and if there is someone who can take constant care of them. Contrary to common belief, houseplants are not only ornamental, but have a lot of benefits which make them a must in every home. Children and pets can be trained, the number of plants in your house can be depending on its size and plants are pretty low maintenance. So, seriously, a visit to the nearest nursery could be a good idea, you know. But if you need convincing, let us tell you how you will benefit if you have houseplants:
- More oxygen: Just like the trees outdoor produce oxygen for us, so will your indoor plants. And this means, that not only will the oxygen level around you increase, the air inside the house will be fresh! Fresh air and abundance of oxygen – now, who’d say that they would rather not have them?
- Quicker healing: Ever wondered why a lot of people visiting hospitals bring a plant or flowers for the patient? Well, not just for the aesthetic effect. You see, studies have shown that plants (and, flowers) also act as medicines and spending time with plants has resulted in speedy recovery. As it is for most of us in urban India, we live in apartments without gardens. Would it mean that we cannot benefit from the presence of plants around us? Well, no! This is where indoor plants come handy. Charming, aren’t they?
- Help stay fitter: Did you know that during the process of photosynthesis, plants release a component which increases humidity in the air? They basically increase moisture vapour which can actually keep dry skin, dry coughs, sore throats and respiratory problems away.
- Help concentrate: Indoor plants at home and office have also been known to increase concentration and help in retaining details, making it a good thing for students and those under a lot of work pressure.
- Home décor: Indoor plants are also simple and cost effective way of home décor. The best thing about having plants as a part of your décor is that you can keep changing them and their positions, resulting in giving your rooms new looks ever so often.
- Hobby for children: Your children learn to be around plants at home, automatically growing up loving them. Gardening is a great stress buster and a good hobby for your children. Give them a sapling and help them plant it. Put the pot on their windowsill or inside the room and entrust them with the duty of taking care of it. Watch your children nurture and bring up their own plant, with some help from you. This way, you teach them responsibility, and also imbibe the habits of being caring towards other living beings.
- Stress relief: And when you are stressed, in need of a break but have no time or energy to, spend some time with your plants. Take care of them, talk to them – and in 15-20 minutes, you will feel refreshed.
So! Still not sure about benefits of having indoor plants or have you already picked your car keys to head to the nearest nursery?
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I could not agree more, plants add so much beauty to the place, i have recently shifted to a new place and would soon be ordering some.
Oh I am a big time plant parent.. and have so many of them indoors too.. and I can clearly feel the vibes turning to be so positive with them around us.
I totally agree with you but we prefer keeping the plants outdoors for cleanliness sake. Perhaps when I have a dedicated person to clean my house regularly, I will put some of the succulents inside.
Completely agree on all the pointers. Keeping plants indoors and outdoor both enhances the flow of positivity in the whole environment. I have a patio garden in my home, and spending time in my patio is my favorite job.
I completely agree with you on this, there’s nothing better you can do for your home , decor than plants.
They indeed are.. Recently we have added some in our sitting area.. It’s soothing addition…
Totally agree with your points, I own 50 plus indoor and outdoor plants at Rajasthan so It really are an important part of my daily life
I so agree with you. Indoor plants for me also mean peace. The greenery gives you this internal peace everytime you watch it and if you are into home growing of vegetables it is even better .
I have a few indoor plants and they truly are the best…
Agree with all the reasons indeed indoor plants give us many benefits and we should try to develop this a family hobby or activity to get immense benefits.
I have recently learnt to take care of the house plants. I now have a good variety of crotons and palms which make my day brighter.
Adding plants to any room or home just lifts the ambience. It makes it feel so much more open and inviting, and cheery! It of course is a task taking care of plants, but it just improves the mood, our minds and by extension, our health too!
Indeed indoors plants are not only add to home decor also purify the surroundings. I’ve added many indoor plants to my room.
Indoor plants are surely a good to have at home. Kids also learn to take care of them.
I totally agree with you, house plants are love. I got my first plant last year and instantly fell in love with it. Now, my home is full of plants and I have even converted my boring useless balcony into a balcony garden. Having these plants around gives such happy & healthy vibes.
I love the huge indoor plants. They look so beautiful!
this is a cool list of a lot of advantages and benefits of having house plants 🙂
i usually just plop them into any corner i want to brighten up 🙂
Plants no doubt have tons of benefits. We did get a snake plant and a succulent recently. But some of the leaves of the snake plant have gotten spoilt and fallen. I guess initially we put water more often and then later understood how much to put. But I guess it needs a lot of work though it definitely is beneficial 😊.
Cant agree more. Plants surely add a beautiful touch to the home decor while being cost effective too. And greenery around the house can lift up ur mood instantly.
I love plants and anyone who visits my home can always find a lot of green touch in almost all the rooms. Reading your post gives me such a thrill, that I would just like to keep adding more greens to my place.
I never knew the joy of houseplants until this Pandemic lockdown, self-quarantine, home sheltering of 2020 started. I often used to pass by my bosses tables at work and giggle to see my boss talk, nurture, fuss over her desktop pots. I never understood it. I loved bouquets in vases. I used to pass by my local florist each workday on lunch break and gaze at the flowers available.then the 2020 march happened! all that was convenient was stripped away from daily routines. my solace? the garden, “my current coworkers” in my work from home space…the succulents that hitchhiked a ride in my office hoodie(hooded zip-up jacket) that I took on walk breaks. Sure I grew them in small cups, yet never observed them until now. Here on my desk, Aloe, succulents, and snake plants clear the air for me to breathe easily despite forest fires and drama downstairs. I am grateful!love this post of yours! some indoor plants detox the air with low maintenance minimal water, minimal sunlight. At night they produce oxygen. I highly suggest them to all who work from home. It’s a discovery rebuilding time. Please don’t mind my heart resonates with this post, yet my hands want to type it all through.