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Benefits of Houseplants

I have always had this love of plants. I looked forward to spring when I could go and get me some flowers and really brighten up the outside of my house. It wasn't until probably the last year that I started venturing into houseplants. I think before I didn't want that year round up keep, but now I have grown to thoroughly enjoy it! During all of this quarantine and stay at home stuff, greenhouses were still open due to being outside. I have added quite a few beauties to my collection in the past couple weeks.  Did you know there are a lot of benefits of keeping plants inside your home? Not only do they help bring life and color into a space, but there are some unseen benefits you may not be aware of. Here are some reasons why I recommend getting a houseplant!

  • They help with our breathing! - We breathe in oxygen and out carbon dioxide. Plants do the opposite, using carbon dioxide and producing oxygen.
  • They can help with illness. - Plants can increase the humidity in your home which can decrease dry skin, colds, sore throats, and dry coughs. 
  • They clean our air. - Plants can remove chemicals like carbon monoxide and formaldehyde just through their leaves alone!
  • They boost healing. - How many times have you taken a plant to someone in the hospital, or sent flowers to a grieving person? Taking care of plants can also be its own form of therapy.
  • They help you focus and work better. - Doing work in the presence of a plant can improve concentration, memory, and productivity. 
If those reasons don't convince you, then I don't know what will! I want to challenge you to pick out a plant with your child. Give them the responsibility of watering it and taking care of it. I am sure they will love watching it grow and you will love all of the great benefits it is adding to your home! 




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