Yes, indoor plants are good for us. Keeping plants in your home and office desk have many benefits.
As we all know plants naturally absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis. Some plants have ability to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and some plants like areca palm, snake plant, zz, fiddle leaf fig, monstera rubber etc helps to absorb cancer-causing pollutants, including formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, trichloroethylene, and toluene etc. They are low-maintenance and enhance interior decor too.
Presence of greenery can improve cortisol levels by reducing stress. Interacting with plants can increase positive emotions and improve your mood. The act of caring for plants provides significant mental health benefits. Some research shows that indoor plants can improve concentration, memory, creativity and productivity.
Plants like Snake plant which releases oxygen at night too which make them a plant for bedrooms to help improve air and sleep quality. Snake plants are not pet and kid-friendly. They can be harmful if ingested.
NASA Clean Air Study highlighted that areca palm helps to remove common pollutants and toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene. The areca palm is pet as well as kid-friendly.
Rubber plants are not just visually appealing, they also help to reduce indoor air pollutants and toxins, such as benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene. Their large, glossy, dark green leaves absorb carbon dioxide and convert it to oxygen which improves indoor air quality. Rubber plants are not pet-friendly or kid-friendly. They can be harmful if ingested.
Peace lily is well known for its elegant appearance and low maintenance. This beautiful plant is listed in NASA’s Clean Air Study, which effectively removes harmful toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene, and carbon monoxide from the air. You can keep it in damp areas as it helps control excess moisture in air, which reduces the formation of mildew and airborne mold spores. Peace lily plants can be harmful if ingested, so just keep your peace lily out of reach of pets and small kids.
Spider plant is also one of the plants which is listed in NASA’s Clean Air Study. It is pet friendly and easy to maintain. It helps to remove toxins like formaldehyde, xylene, and carbon monoxide. Its arching leaves make them aesthetically appealing which is why it is a popular choice for homes and offices decor.
Boston fern, can give an elegant touch to any room or office space with their lush, green, and feathery fronds. They are known as a natural humidifier as it releases moisture into the air and can be helpful in dry indoor conditions. They are pet friendly and good at filtering toxins like formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene from the air.
Bamboo Palm is another low maintenance and pet friendly plant which helps to remove toxins like benzene and formaldehyde and also increase indoor humidity in air. This is one of the plants recognized by NASA’s Clean Air Study. It helps absorb sound waves and make space quieter.
There are many other plants which help to enhance a room’s aesthetic appeal as well as purifies the air. Some research shows that having plants in home and offices can increase productivity and concentration. Also improves mood and reduces stress. The journey to protect the planet begins with one plant. Starting with an indoor plant is a great way to improve the air quality of your home and office space.
Enhance your moods with indoor greenery.