Indoor plants

The beauty of nature inside your home

Indoor plants are wonderful decorations that add beauty and elegance to homes and offices. But not only for decorative purposes, in addition to their overall decorative charm, these green elements contribute greatly to improving air quality and reducing the feeling of stress and allergies with calmness. In addition to their fresh look, plants support human domestic health in houses, offices, schools and hospitals. It indicates that the greatest benefits of indoor plants come through improved health and production. One of the main reasons for growing ornamental plants is their aesthetic appeal. With a wide range of colors, textures, shapes and sizes, these plants effortlessly elevate the visual appeal of any space.

Indoor plants offer us two interesting benefits:

It is a psychological health tool (the mental aspect) and a public health tool (it supports human health in general).

Psychological benefits of indoor plants:

Improving mood: Many studies show that the presence of plants in the surrounding environment enhances psychological comfort and reduces feelings of stress and tension. Increased productivity Some research has indicated that the presence of plants in the workplace increases productivity and increases concentration levels. This is especially important if there are also work place. Just having plants can help increase your work space, especially when studying or working at home. It has been found that just having a green background in your work environment has a valid effect. Your “focus muscles” can be recharged, allowing you to stay more alert and eliminate fatigue

Do you work from home? Placing your plants on, behind, or above your desk will also give a head effect. He discovered that plants can help remove benzene, trichlorethylene, and formaldehyde from the air. Formaldehyde, a common cause of headaches

The importance of choosing the colors of plants used in interior design: The colors of plants used in interior design are chosen very carefully, as each color has a different effect. For example, when choosing plants used in interior design in a hospital, it must be taken into account that the plants should be of calm or cool colors because of their effect. A tranquilizer for patients and avoid hot colors. This is the opposite of what is taken into account when choosing plants for interior design in homes. For example, when choosing plants suitable for bedrooms, they must be chosen in calm colors because they have a calming effect on the nerves, as we mentioned previously, as this helps with sleep. Unlike choosing plants suitable for living rooms, they must be chosen with warm colors. Because of its stimulating effect on the brain and stimulating movement and activity. In general, he has found that being around plants can greatly enhance feelings of well-being. Having interior decor can create a calm environment, which helps lower blood pressure and anxiety levels. It also therapeutically enhances plants to increase psychological alertness and achievement.

Human physical health:

Improving air quality Improving indoor air quality is vital to human health and comfort. Indoor plants play an important role in achieving this goal, as they work to remove air pollutants and improve the indoor environment in several ways.

How do houseplants improve air quality? Absorbing pollutants: Plants are a natural source of absorbing air pollutants such as carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, and volatile oils. These pollutants can be present in the air as a result of the daily use of furniture and household appliances. Release of oxygen: During the process of photosynthesis, plants absorb carbon dioxide and convert it to oxygen. This natural release of oxygen contributes to improving air quality and contributes to healthy breath.

Rationalizing humidity: Some plants help rationalize humidity levels in the air, which helps prevent the formation of mold and bacteria that may affect the health of the respiratory system.

Air filtering: Some plant species have the ability to filter the air of small impurities and harmful particles, which reduces the effects of indoor air pollution.

The importance of this improvement: Improving respiratory health: Thanks to the ability of plants to remove pollutants and increase oxygen levels, their presence can contribute to reducing respiratory problems and allergies.

Reducing stress and psychological pressure: Research shows that plants help reduce levels of stress and psychological pressure, which contributes to enhancing psychological comfort. There are types of ornamental and aromatic plants that play this role of absorbing pollutants and volatile oils from the air, such as the plant

Sansevieria  Spider plant- Mint –Aloe vera  etc

Economic benefits of aromatic plants at home:

In addition, indoor plants play an important economic role, especially aromatic plants such as Aloe Vera. It is a medicinal plant that has many uses. However, it is an ornamental plant with an attractive appearance. A sticky substance called gel is extracted from it, which is very useful for the hair and skin and is used in the manufacture of therapeutic cosmetics because of its effect. Powerful and beneficial. You can extract this substance in your home instead of buying it in the form of expensive skin and hair care products.

In addition, there are medicinal and aromatic plants that are considered houseplants, specifically used in the kitchen, where they are added as flavorings to food and preparing drinks. They are very easy to care for and propagate at home, as they are not very demanding. These plants include: mint, thyme, rosemary, and others.

How to choose plants in interior design? Choosing plants requires focusing on lighting requirements and available space. For example, there are plants that prefer low light, such as the tiger snake plant and pothos.

How to take care of houseplants? Caring for houseplants plays a crucial role in achieving their healthy growth and preserving their beauty, and care needs vary according to the types of plants. Watering The irrigation schedule must be appropriate for the type of plant.

Some plants need regular watering. Mostly, you can test the soil moisture by sticking a cutting of your finger into the soil. If you find it solid, it needs watering, and if the soil is moist, you do not need to water it. In general, you should know that excessive watering can lead to root rot.

The type of pot in which the plant is placed is also important, as it must have good drainage, so you must make sure of the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. It is preferable to water after dawn or at sunset.

Lighting: You must study the nature of the growth of the plants inside your home and their needs for lighting. The needs of plants differ from one type to another. Some need direct sunlight for long hours and others need only a few hours. There are plants that need indirect sunlight, and there are other plants that can be provided with artificial lighting as an alternative to light. Sun where fluorescent lamps can be used Among the plants that are suitable for being indoors are Araucaria (or Christmas tree), Dracaena, Arica, and pothos. In general, flowering plants need lighting at a rate of 12-16 hours per day.

Pruning and maintenance: The plant can grow outside the pot, so you should trim or cut off the dead stems and branches from time to time.

In the end, I would like to highlight the importance of having plants in your surroundings, whether inside your home or in the work environment. They not only provide an attractive and comfortable view for the eye. They also give you a feeling of psychological comfort, less stress, a feeling of happiness, and breathing fresh air. This is considered the role of every human being to contribute to preserving the environment. And increase the green area.