House Plants- More Than Green

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Homes & Gardens

Thursday, 04 February 2010 05:55

By Simply XQuisite

Have you ever walked into a room and just felt completely relaxed and at ease because of the greenery and the "garden-like" feel you get from the presence of a few plants?

The truth is that having plants indoors does more than just add colour and living energy to the room. It provides physical and psychological benefits as well. I have also heard that people who keep and take care of plants tend to be less stressed than those who don’t.

Here are just a few of the benefits of having house plants:

1.    Plants clean the air – they purify the air in your home by removing toxins, using up carbon dioxide, and producing oxygen through photosynthesis.

2.    Plants help fight colds and fatigue  - it is said that plants, by decreasing dust and increasing humidity levels, help to relieve cold-related illnesses and fatigue.

3.    Increased aesthetical value – they add colour, texture, and help improve the mood of any finished room. Plants brighten up any room.

4.    House plants make you happy - talking to and caring for plants can be therapeutic and helps to keep you calm, patient, stress-free and optimistic.  Try it!

If you do decide to take a couple of plants inside, whether for decorative purposes or to achieve that stress-free, healthy and refreshing environment, it is important to pay attention to the conditions under which they will be growing.

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