While plants
certainly help beautify our homes, they also provide several health benefits when
they are indoors. Studies show that indoor
plants offer wonderful advantages:
Increase
Oxygen
Most plants release oxygen throughout the day. Orchids and Gerbera Daisies, release oxygen
at night too. So, they might help you
sleep better. For those of us who answer
the “unsolicited” 3am wake-up call – it’s worth a try!
Improve Air
Quality
Plants
remove toxins that can cause headaches, nausea and certain respiratory issues. House plants are especially beneficial in the
fall and winter months when we spend more time indoors and it’s too cold to
open windows for extended periods of time.
Increase
Productivity
Studies show
that children are more attentive in classrooms and people are more productive at
computer tasks with plants in the room. Plants are not just for the home – they
should be in our schools and workplaces as well.
Decrease Dryness
Several
plants placed together in a room add moisture and humidity. Again, heating systems in winter months tend
to take humidity from the air. Plants
can offer a natural solution to a humidifier.
Reduce Stress
and Fatigue
Plants can
help us unwind and relax. I have lots of
orchids in my home and it’s wonderful just to admire their intricate
beauty. But also, when I water,
fertilize and tend to them, it takes my mind off the daily routine and I find
it very relaxing.
Consider plants
for your home and when you are thinking of a gift for someone, think about a
plant – it beautifies any room and has wonderful health benefits as well!
Source: RIS Media, October 16, 2019.
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