Ways Houseplants Can Improve Your Quality of Life

Growing plants indoors has many benefits if done properly. Here are some ways indoor plants can improve your quality of life.

 

Nowadays, most households in Vietnam and around the world have at least one houseplant for many reasons. Firstly, they are beautiful, bringing a fresh, natural breath of life to the house. Secondly, they are relatively cheap, especially when compared to other interior decoration elements. And some indoor plants are very easy to care for, ideal for busy lives.

What's more, houseplants are more than just decorative; they can improve your life in countless ways. If you're looking to start an indoor garden or add to your existing collection, here are some of the most useful houseplants for life.

 

The Best Houseplants for Air Quality

While claims that houseplants can clean and purify the air are a bit of an exaggeration, there is no doubt that they do have a positive impact on air quality. After all, all plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, so simply having them around can help to clean the air in your home. However, some specific plants go even further:

Improve humidity: If your home is dry, causing itchy eyes and skin, adding some ivy plants to certain rooms can help. Studies have shown that ivy plants can improve the relative humidity in a room, making the space more comfortable. Note that this depends on the surface area of ​​the leaves, so you need to plant a lot of plants to make a real difference: For example, 25 plants in a 10cm pot increased relative humidity by 10% in the study, although you can plant fewer if they are larger.

Reduce Dust: Many houseplants can improve air quality by trapping dust and other pollutants, trapping them on their ridged leaves and stems. Lilies, ivy, and rubber plants are all great choices for indoor dust control. Note that these plants remove dust mechanically by trapping it, not by absorbing it in any way – you will need to dust them to actually remove dust.

Houseplants with medicinal properties

Some houseplants are useful because they can be used to treat a variety of minor ailments and injuries. You may not want to throw out all your store-bought stuff just for a few potted plants, but if you add some of these to your collection, you can benefit from their proven healing properties:

Aloe vera has soothing properties, and the gel from cut leaves can be used to treat minor burns (including sunburn) or other skin irritations. It is also commonly used as a mild laxative.

 

Peppermint has been used in folk medicine for centuries, and there is some evidence that peppermint leaf tea can soothe the digestive tract. Having some fresh peppermint in the form of a beautiful houseplant means you can brew some tea at any time.

Roman Chamomile:  Roman chamomile is commonly known for its calming properties, reducing anxiety, aiding digestion, and improving sleep.

Edible plants to grow indoors

Herbs:  The most obvious choices would be herbs like basil, sage, and parsley (and many others). These plants are beautiful, easy to grow indoors, and can provide you with fresh, flavorful flavor to your meals.

Fruit: Some fruit trees actually grow well indoors. Figs, lemons, cherries, blueberries, and even bananas can be grown indoors.

Vegetables:  Tomatoes, bell peppers, and kale are all gorgeous houseplants that will also produce delicious vegetables for your salads and other recipes.

The Best Houseplants for Sleep

There are many reasons to have plants in your bedroom, and better sleep is one of them. If you have trouble relaxing and falling asleep, simply having plants in your bedroom can create a more peaceful, calm atmosphere that can help improve your sleep. There is also some evidence that scents can affect the quality and duration of your sleep cycle. Adding plants that give your bedroom a pleasant scent (like lavender, jasmine, or valerian) can help create a soothing atmosphere that can help you sleep better.