When choosing plants for the house, choose those that are not only beautiful but also have a positive effect on health and good energy. There are such indoor plants, they don't require much care and everyone succeeds.
Did you know that by choosing the right plants for your home or work space, you can achieve better health, less stress, better concentration and mood?
To the eye, a beautiful indoor plant is a great thing. Choose the one that, apart from its appearance, enriches your living space with its magical powers.
How indoor plants affect our health and mood
Indoor plants have a positive effect on health and not only because of their visual beauty.
Physiologically, plants do the opposite of us when they breathe. Oh no they release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. In this way, the flowers we keep in the home act as a natural air purifier.
As part of NASA's research on the regenerative qualities of the Earth's ecosystems, among other things, the influence of plants on living and working space was examined.
The surprising result was that they plants capable of remove up to 87% toxins from the space within 24 hours.
Studies have also shown that indoor plants increase concentration and productivity up to 15%, reduce stress and improve mood
This feature qualifies indoor flowers as desirable inhabitants of our homes and offices.
3 house plants that affect your health the most
Common to all these plants is that they improve the air and energy in the space. They are not demanding to grow and do not take up much space. Everyone should have them in their home.
Chlorophytum comosum
Removes formaldehyde from the air. This is matter that is present in every home. It is caused by the particles of various paper accessories that we use in the household and synthetic materials.
In addition to formaldehyde, chlorophytum removes carbon monoxide and other impurities from the air.
It can stand in a hidden corner since it does not like direct light.
Sanseveria or mother-in-law's tongue
It is one of the most popular plants for improving the air in the room. She during turns carbon dioxide into oxygen at night and removes all toxins from the air. Likes indirect light. It does not require much care except for occasional watering and only when the soil is completely dry.
Spathiphyllum
An elegant indoor plant with beautiful white flowers. It will beautify any space. It is beneficial because it eats the radiation emitted by technical devices. It best cleans the polluted air in the room.
It is planted in ordinary soil for flowers. When she is thirsty, she will give you a signal by suddenly hanging her leaves.
The best indoor plants for the bedroom
Not every plant is for the bedroom. Plants produce oxygen during the day but consume it at night.
Orchids, succulents, sanseverias, bromeliads release oxygen at night. That's why they are perfect for the bedroom.
We hear that bromeliad stops snoring. Try it.
Office and plants
We spend a good part of our lives in the office, therefore, the arrangement of the office space should not be less important than the arrangement of the home.
For the office, choose rooms plants with flat leaves that will regulate the humidity of the room.
It is nice to have one plant on the table or in the bar in the field of vision. When you feel tired, just look away from the monitor. Looking at greenery will help relax both the eyes and the mind.
The best plants for your desk
Bamboo has a calming effect in the work space. Purifies the air
Bonsai-loves the morning sun. Water it every third day.
An orchid is great for brightening up a dull corner of your office. Does not like direct light
It is rarely watered, so it is easy to maintain.
African violet - the sight of it will always improve your mood.
Cacti - a small arrangement of several dwarf cacti takes up as much space as a paper plate. They are grateful for maintenance because they can survive with very little water and light.
Home gardens
The home garden can be your refuge and an oasis to recharge your batteries. For many people, such a place in the apartment is a source of great joy.
Follow these steps to form your flower oasis:
- Find a suitable place in the apartment. The size of the space and the amount of light will determine your choice of plants for the indoor garden.
- Choose a few plants to start with
- Study the method of cultivation, the type of soil in which they are planted and the size of the pot.
- Buy everything you need at once so that you don't delay planting some plants
- If you have little space, a shelf or hanging nets for pots are a good choice. Learn along the way how macrame nets are made from rope.
- In small spaces, a terrarium with dwarf cacti or a shelf with succulents are good choices.
Whether you live in a small apartment or a large house, there will always be room for a few plants.
Very soon after bringing flowers into the house, you should notice positive effects on health and mood.
Indoor plants are helpful for loneliness and depression. Caring for living beings brings a sense of satisfaction because someone needs us. You will surely rejoice when you see your indoor plant in bloom.
A selection of flowers for autumn
Autumn, especially the familiar one, brings melancholy to our lives. Short days and lack of light in the home bring a depressed mood. Call the flowers for help.
Bring flowers in the warm colors of falling leaves into the home.
Yellow and orange chrysanthemum flowers will ennoble even the dreariest rainy day with positive energy and warmth.
Arrange several such pots around the space or simply buy yourself a rich bouquet of these flowers.
Surprise your loved one with a bouquet of chrysanthemums on a rainy autumn day.