Indoor plants are plants grown indoors in places such as residences and offices. they are commonly grown for decorative purposes, positive psychological effects, keeping fresh or health reasons such as indoor air purification and more. Indoor plants are functional decorations for your home and office which brightens up your space improves your mood and purifies your air.
Several studies have
found that potted plants improve your work and living space by reducing your
blood pressure, improving your attention and productivity, lowering your
anxiety levels and raising your job satisfaction. Other research has
demonstrated that doing tasks around plants has led to a higher degree of
accuracy and better results in the task performed, memory retention and
concentration also improve around nature (plants). The researchers found that
exposure to plants improved memory performance by 20 percent.
Research has also
demonstrated that indoor plants kept close to an individual's space at work had
a statistically significant effect on how many sick days they took and their
level of productivity. Research has also proven that hospital patients with
indoor plants placed in their wards reported lower stress level than patients
without them.
BEST HOUSEPLANTS TO DE-STRESS YOUR HOME & PURIFY THE AIR
A well placed
greenery does not only brightens a space but also purifies the air and they are
also helpful in creating a more relaxing, restful ambiance in any room. Do you
know that spending time in nature is linked to reduced stress levels and
tension relief? If you don’t, no worries, we have collected a list of some
beautiful indoor plants that are easy to care for and effective at increasing
oxygen and clearing out toxins for cleaner breathing air.
Most of these plants
are common and easy to find at your local florist or home improvement
store.
So, here we go in no
particular order ;
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FICUS
Ficus is a genus of about 850 species of
woody trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes and hemiepiphytes in the family of Moraceae.
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ALOE
VERA PLANT
Aloe vera is a plant species of the genus
Aloe. It grows wild in tropical climates around the world and is cultivated for
agricultural and medicinal uses. Aloe is also used for decorative purposes and
grows successfully indoors as a potted plant.
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BOSTON FERN
One
of the most popular varieties of fern is the Boston fern. With its frilly
leaves and long, hanging fronds, it's easy to see why it is so widely admired.
Boston ferns that are full and flourishing make a wonderful addition to the
home, adding an elegant charm and classic beauty unlike any other houseplant
available.
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CHINESE EVERGREEN
Chinese Evergreen plant is easy to grow, and
tolerant of low light and low humidity.
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BABY RUBBER
Gold
green baby rubber plant is a small tropical Houseplant, an ideal gift for
Birthdays, Thank you's and Congratulations. Helps purify air and often used as
a terrarium plant or in offices and windowsills.
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BAMBOO
PALM
The bamboo palm is a very popular house plant which has 3
different kinds, is all easy to grow indoors or in containers: The dwarf, the
bamboo and the hardy bamboo.
All are members of the Chamaedorea branch of the palm family along
with the parlor palm, cat palm and metallic palm. Its leaf display will vary
from a finer feather looking to a broader across leaf depending on where it is
native.
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ARECA PALM
The areca
palm, also called the yellow butterfly palm, bamboo palm and golden cane palm,
is one of the easiest palm trees to grow indoors. It's relatively disease-free
and topped a NASA study of the 10 best air purifying plants. This palm tree,
with its long, graceful feather-shaped fronds, will add a tropical feel to your
home and is especially well suited for screened patios and atriums.
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MASS
CANE
GENERAL BENEFITS OF INDOOR PLANTS
You don’t have to be an environmental
psychologist to understand that plants look attractive. But dig a little deeper
beneath their beauty and you’ll discover that the benefits of interior
landscaping go far beyond the aesthetics.
Recent research tells us that interior plants
are good and helpful for buildings and people in a variety of subtle ways.
Interior landscaping plays a vital role in providing a pleasant and tranquil
environment in which to move, work or relax.
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Plants help reduce stress and create a
feeling of well-being
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Plant help improve air quality
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Plant help lower background noise
CARE
TIPS FOR HOUSE PLANT
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Tropical plants needs misting daily or
better still place it on a tray of damp gravel
· For acid loving plants, water with rain water when possible
· One of the most common causes of plant death is over-watering. Over watering can easily cause root death and kill the plant, so, water plant with a reasonable space
· Your plant needs repotting every 1 to 2 years depending on its type and size.
· Your plants need water, light and warmth to survive. So when you're off on holiday, don't forget about your green friends. Make sure that someone else knows to keep the blinds open and the thermostat up.
· For acid loving plants, water with rain water when possible
· One of the most common causes of plant death is over-watering. Over watering can easily cause root death and kill the plant, so, water plant with a reasonable space
· Your plant needs repotting every 1 to 2 years depending on its type and size.
· Your plants need water, light and warmth to survive. So when you're off on holiday, don't forget about your green friends. Make sure that someone else knows to keep the blinds open and the thermostat up.
Avoid annoying
little flies by being careful not to tip tea and coffee into plant
containers. The sugars left in the compost make it an ideal breeding
ground for flies.
In conclusion, try adding one of these
to your office space or bedroom for a little dose of zenJ .
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