If you aren’t already obsessed with developing your own plant menagerie, let me give you a few reasons why you should keep these lovely, living things in your home.
They are Beautiful
Aesthetically, my favorite type of decor in a house is the living beauties of plants. If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to bring life into your home, you can’t go wrong with a plant. The pop of vibrant green, the variety and delicacy in the leaves, there’s no doubt about it; houseplants are a simple way to make your space more beautiful.
Many Houseplants Purify the Air in Your Home
I wrote an article a few months ago that details the many ways various houseplants clean the air in their surroundings. Not only do they distribute oxygen into the air while absorbing carbon dioxide, they also remove common toxins from your home. NASA conducted in an depth study proving that houseplants remove the toxins that develop in the air from things like plastic, furniture, cleaning supplies, glue and paint.
The Color Green Promotes Calmness
Green is the color most often associated with nature, and by bringing some of the natural world inside, you can benefit from the peace and calm associated with the great outdoors. For a dwelling that promotes peace and soothes you the moment you walk in the door, fill your home with houseplants and bring what we love about nature inside.
Plants Can Improve Concentration and Performance
There have been several studies that show the color green contributes positively toward performance, both mental and physical. So if you work or work out from home, it would be prudent to put some plants in your space for optimum performance.
Develop Accountability and Responsibility
My mother loved philodendrons, and growing up our house was full of them. I inherently adored the broad, bright green leaves from an early age and still do. I observed with wonder their ease of propagation; you can easily take a leaf from a philodendron and place it in a small vessel of water and that leaf will grow roots. This is how I got my first houseplant. Once the roots had developed, I planted that leaf and it grew into a many-vined wonder. I was 11 years old and named my plant “Alfred”. Learning to care for Alfred by regularly watering him and repotting him as necessary instilled a sense of accountability within me. I was entirely responsible for this organism's survival and it was my duty to ensure that it thrived.