How houseplants can dramatically improve your wellbeing

Did you ever seen on Instagram some profiles of people with their house full of plants that make you want to become a plant mom too? Houseplants are not only aesthetically beautiful but also have great benefits for your physical and mental health.

In this post I will list the most important and surprising benefits of having indoor plants at home. Even if you think you don’t have a green thumb, consider trying to grow a one or two plants lovingly: the benefits are enormous. Here are a few:

1. Your productivity is improved

It’s scientifically proven that working in a colorful and personalized environment can improve your productivity and creativity. But not only that: your learning abilities will also be improved because plants help to have mental clarity and focus.

2. They improve air quality

This is surely the most well-known benefit of indoor plants. In fact there are some plants that help to remove pollutants that often get trapped inside our homes by releasing oxygen and purifying the air

3. They help to improve mental health

Scientific research has shown that people who live inear nature are happier than those who don’t. This is because nature is a fundamental element for our mental health and often our hectic lives in the city forces us to give up on it. Having indoor plants in the house can recreate a kind of natural element and help us reduce stress, make us feel calmer and more relaxed and improve our mood. Even taking care of plants can give a sense of accomplishment, very useful for those who suffer from depression, for example.

4. Your immune system gets a boost

Physical health also improves thanks to plants. Thanks to their ability to reduce strees, our immune system will also benefit enormously. Research has shown that people with home plants are less likely to get sick from seasonal ailments. One more reason to adopt some cute plants!

5. They are beautiful!

The last advantage is the purely aesthetic one: plants are beautiful and add an extra touch to your home. Indoor plants are perfect for any type of space and in my opinion they are a must have for any cozy home.