Houseplants have, for some time, been a basis of natural beauty, but while indoor plant trends have come and gone, the benefits of including one or more houseplants indoors have remained steady. In effect, there are a number of indoor plants identified for their ability to reduce stress, enhance productivity, and boost your mood. Besides, many experts say that the unique properties of some houseplants can even help alleviate the symptoms of seasonal depression. These mood-boosting properties make possessing houseplants one of the best things you can do for your personal well-being.
It is popularly known that all plants generate oxygen. In the case of houseplants, this means that they can help freshen stale indoor air and even remove some of the common pollutants you may find in your Conroe rental property. While reports have indicated that you will require over 600 plants to completely purify the air in a 1,500-square-foot house, adding a few plants can still produce measurable improvements in indoor air quality.
Several of the more popular indoor plants help boost oxygen levels and remove toxins like xylene, formaldehyde, and toluene from the air. The most common houseplants with the expertise to improve air quality include spider plants, succulents like aloe vera, the peace lily, lavender, and Boston ferns. A lot of these plants come with a pleasant fragrance to boot.
An increase in air quality can have a direct effect on a person’s mood, but houseplants can make you feel good in various other ways also. Just being in the room with plants and flowers has been shown to reduce stress, improve concentration, and even soothe minor aches and pains. While specialists are not sure why plants have this effect, the prevailing theory suggests that humans have a need to connect with nature. When we do, the result is a lot of joy.
While just the act of taking care of any houseplant can make you feel happier, particular plants are better than others. For instance, when trying to avoid a case of the blues, research shows that no plant does a better job than the snake plant. Acknowledged for its tall sword-shaped leaves and low maintenance requirements, the snake plant is both hardy and easy to grow. This is one of the best houseplants you can have to clean airborne toxins from the air. Yet it does something that other houseplants don’t do: it releases fresh oxygen into the air at night. Adding one or two of these plants in a bedroom can significantly improve air quality, leading to better sleep and an improved mood.
Another plant with proven mood-boosting qualities is peppermint. In studies conducted by neuroscientists, the peppermint plant has been shown to boost mood, memory, and mental awareness. The plant gives off that distinctive peppermint aroma that can make your kitchen smell great, too. Easy to grow, peppermint plants thrive indoors all year round as long as the soil is kept at the right moisture levels.
It doesn’t matter whether you find a houseplant to clean your indoor air, add natural beauty to your home, or to give you the feeling of satisfaction that comes with caring for living things, there is going to be one thing that your plant is sure to do. All in all, these perks can help to boost your confidence and motivate you to get more artistic and creative each day.
But what is a houseplant without a home? The Real Property Management Republic isn’t just about assisting owners, but also our tenants too. If you’re looking for your next home, we’re inviting you to browse our available rentals or contact us to talk with a professional Conroe property manager.
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