Much has been written lately about the ways indoor houseplants benefit us by removing volatile organic compounds ( VOC's) from the air, but there are many other benefits our houseplants can and do provide.
- Houseplants produce and give off oxygen, replacing the oxygen we remove when we breathe.
- As the plants grow, they take up the water from the soil to use it in producing new plant material. Some of this moisture is given off, raising the humidity in the room. In the dry air of the winter, this makes the air easier for us to breathe, a definite benefit to those with asthma or other breathing problems.
- Houseplants can make the visual impact of a room more pleasing. They can round off sharp edges and provide a texture in a room filled with the straight lines and flat surfaces found in most rooms today. They can add colorful accents to the decor and draw out the features of the other furnishings of the room.
- They can create an ambience in a room that will create a calming effect. This calming effect will reduce the stress levels felt by the occupants of a room.
- Many houseplants have also been grown for their medicinal properties. Many keep an aloe vera plant in their home for the ready fresh supply of the gel contained in the leaves. This gel has long been used for the treatment of cuts and burns.
- Many herbs can be grown indoor to provide a fresh source of garnishes and spices to season our foods. They are also a good source of many nutrients our body needs. Parsley, for example, may be used as a garnish on the plate or combined in the food ( as in pesto). Parsley is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K.
These are just a few of the ways in which we benefit from growing houseplants in our home or office.
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