Anyone who has ever shopped for houseplants to bring into their home or office space has probably thought about the way they look, the care they need, and where you want to put them. While green factor, maintenance requirements, and overall loveliness are good points to take into consideration when buying a houseplant, there’s another important and overlooked one. Health benefits! That’s right, some house plants aren’t simply lovely to have in your home, they actually offer health and wellness benefits, too. And now that many of us are spending more time indoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for houseplants is more apparent than ever. A beautiful houseplant is great, but a pretty plant that is also working its magic in the background for your health and wellbeing as you go about your day is even better.
Health and wellness depend greatly on diet and exercise, but your environment holds another key to your health. An unideal environment or poor air quality can cause some long term health issues and discomforts. The good news is, the right houseplants can actually make a big difference in helping to solve a few common health issues. Bringing certain houseplants into your home can make a noticeable difference to your mood, stress levels, sleep quality, your breathing, and overall wellness. On the surface, houseplants may not seem to be doing much of anything. Behind the scenes, however. they're hard at work to keep you healthy. Here are 7 plants to consider that will help enhance your home environment and improve your health and wellbeing.
