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5 Benefits of Houseplants



Have you ever noticed when you walk into a greenhouse suddenly you can breath easy and life doesn't seem so difficult? There's a reason for that.

Most people know that many plants are good for producing oxygen and generally improve the look and feel of their living spaces, but according to NASA indoor plants can greatly improve your homes indoor air quality and help with some health ailments. 

So before you book yourself in for a doctor’s appointment when you get the sniffles maybe you should consider picking up a plant.

Improve air quality: Houseplants remove elements found in many building materials such as trichloroethylene, benzene, and formaldehyde. Formaldehyde can be found in materials such as particleboard and foam insulation. While Benzene is found in many cleaning chemicals, oils and paints and Trichloroethylene is used in paints, adhesives, inks and varnishes.

Fight colds: By increasing the humidity in your home, indoor plants can reduce cold related symptoms by 30%.

Prevent allergies: By exposing children early in life to allergens like plants it can help build a tolerance.

Improve sleep: Plants such as Gerbera daises release oxygen at night while scented plants like lavender can help relax you.

Reduce headaches: By creating oxygen and lower carbon dioxide levels chances are better that you are breathing in less stuffy, stale air that can contribute to headaches.

Modern Hall design by San Francisco Architect CCS ARCHITECTURE

Nasa suggests having between 14-16 house plants in at least 6 inch pots for the best results, however if you purchase larger plants you don’t need as many to achieve the best results.

If you’re looking for a plant that can do most air purifying power, Bamboo Palm, Peace Lily, Golden Pathos, Green Spider Plant, and Gerbera Daisies are some of the top performers.

Contemporary Living Room design by New York Architect Incorporated