Houseplants have always been an easy way of bringing in a little bit of personality and greenery into your home.
Luckily, they not only look beautiful and are seriously low maintenance, but they also come with some useful health benefits.
Just the excuse we needed to purchase another one (or five)…
They purify the air – Succulents, like snake plant and aloe vera, are excellent at cleansing the air and removing toxins.
They help you breathe – During the process of photosynthesis, plants release oxygen, however, at night most plants respire like humans, releasing carbon dioxide. Succulents, and a few other plants like orchids and areca palms, keep producing oxygen all through the night. Keep these plants in the bedroom for an extra boost of refreshed air during your sleep that ultimately leads to a better night’s sleep.
They help prevent diseases – About 10 percent of the moisture in the atmosphere is water released by plants. The same applies to your home, the more plants you have, especially in groupings, the better you can improve the humidity in your home that can prevent dry skin, colds, sore throat and dry cough.
They help you focus – A number of studies of both students and workers have found that concentration, attentiveness and brain capabilities improve when studying or working with plants in the room.
The rule of thumb is to water succulents thoroughly once a week in summer, twice a month in spring and fall, and monthly during their winter dormancy. Keep succulents on the dry side, and give their roots superb drainage. When under-watered, succulents subsist on stored moisture
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