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5 benefits of houseplants

January 10, 2021 Filed Under: Blog posts, Environmental, Nature

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Houseplants week is 11th – 17th of January so I thought I would do a post about why house plants are good for you ๐ŸŒฑ I only have succulents at the moment, but I’m hoping to get some more this year ๐Ÿ™‚

Read How to use plants to design your interior by The Little House By The Sea

Freshen the air

During photosynthesis, plants give out oxygen and we obviously breathe in oxygen which means that they are perfect for having in the room. The extra oxygen helps your concentration.

Check out 11 desk-friendly plants to improve air quality at your job by In Sequiral

Boosts your mental health

Sometimes going on a walk in the park reduces stress or anxiety so having a little bit of nature inside does the same kind of thing. It can trigger serotonin which is known as the ‘happy hormone’.

Can help illnesses

*Take this with a pinch of salt

Apparently taking flowers to ill patients is actually because the plants benefit the patients! I always thought they just looked pretty and who doesn’t want a bunch of flowers? But they can reduce dry skin, colds, sore throats and headaches.

Makes you happy

Caring for something, watching it grow and knowing you’re a part of that process makes you feel good. Also, I love naming my plants, it makes me happy ๐Ÿฅฐ

Related post: The magical properties of Bayleaf by Digital Coven

Gives you a better nights sleep

Plants give out oxygen during the day but there are a few plants that give out oxygen during the night too! This means we get a better nights sleep. The best plants for this are succulents*, snake plants* and orchids. Luckily I have a lot of succulents…


Today’s post was a bit of a short one but I thought houseplant week was a fun one so created this post. I don’t have many houseplants but I’m looking to get more – maybe I’ll get one for my birthday. I love the look of Monstera Deliciosas* ๐Ÿ’•

Which houseplant is your favourite?

Check out this post by Vicky on how to use plants to design your interior

Best wishes, Cx

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  1. Jessie says

    January 10, 2021 at 10:02 am

    I think ivy is cool, like in your picture! And a prayer plants is top of my list to buy next ๐Ÿ™‚

    Xx

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    • Caroline says

      January 10, 2021 at 10:50 am

      Thanks! I’d never heard of a prayer plant but I just looked them up and they look super cool ๐Ÿ™‚ xx

      Reply
  2. Holly says

    January 10, 2021 at 12:46 pm

    Ooo this was an interesting post! Iโ€™ve recently bought a cheese plant because it looked pretty, but itโ€™s good to know thereโ€™s other benefits to it too! Thank you for sharing ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Caroline says

      January 10, 2021 at 2:53 pm

      Thank you, they are so pretty! Tysm for reading and commenting xx

      Reply
  3. Della Driscoll says

    January 10, 2021 at 11:58 am

    I’ve been meaning to buy some houseplants as I’ve heard a lot of good things about them, like the ones you’ve listed. Great post xx

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    • Caroline says

      January 10, 2021 at 12:27 pm

      You definitely should <3 Thank you for reading and commenting x

      Reply
    • Amethyst says

      January 25, 2021 at 8:03 pm

      Me too. I want some houseplants. Bringing a bit of nature inside with me sounds great.

      Reply
  4. Sophie | Love and Literature says

    January 10, 2021 at 1:07 pm

    I’ve wanted to buy a houseplant for a while now, one of those small ones in the tiny pots hehe! Hopefully I’ll get around to it sometime soon! x

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    • Caroline says

      January 10, 2021 at 2:54 pm

      Yes, they are so cute too! Thank you for reading and commenting xx

      Reply
  5. Rachel Roy says

    January 10, 2021 at 1:47 pm

    I love houseplants, so much green, and quiet energy!
    Our number of plants vary depending on pets and kids, but there are always a few!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      January 10, 2021 at 2:55 pm

      I totally get you, we have to keep a lot of plants up high because of our two cats x

      Reply
  6. Clarissa says

    January 10, 2021 at 2:03 pm

    I love houseplants. Honestly looking at them really does make me so happy and are great for decorating a room. It’s so great they also have really amazing health benefits as well. I would love a big monstera deliciosa x

    http://thesydneysider.com/

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    • Caroline says

      January 10, 2021 at 2:56 pm

      Yes, they are so decorative! Thank you so much for reading and commenting xx

      Reply
  7. Molly @ Transatlantic Notes says

    January 10, 2021 at 3:11 pm

    I always feel that plants brighten my home and improve how I feel — this is a reminder to invest in some this year. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Caroline says

      January 10, 2021 at 3:25 pm

      I totally agree, thank you for reading and commenting x

      Reply
  8. Sophie Harriet says

    January 10, 2021 at 6:57 pm

    I love houseplants, my room is full of them! I didn’t know that certain types of plants give out oxygen at night. Luckily I have some succulents too, and a snake plant! My favourite house plant is a Hoya. xx

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    • Caroline says

      January 10, 2021 at 8:07 pm

      I know, it’s crazy cool! A room full of houseplants sounds amazing <3 Just looked up a hoya and it looks so cute, love the flowers xx

      Reply
  9. Tiffany McCullough - Metaphysical Mama says

    January 10, 2021 at 7:43 pm

    Great post! I love having houseplants! I find they bring in a positive energy. My favourite right now is my Spider Plant.
    Thanks for sharing!

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    • Caroline says

      January 10, 2021 at 8:16 pm

      I agree they’re great! xx Thank you for reading and commenting xx

      Reply
  10. Kelly Diane says

    January 11, 2021 at 7:05 am

    This is such an interesting post. I never knew houseplants had so many benefits. I usually just choose them because they look pretty and to style a space. I’m definitely going to pick up some more now!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      January 11, 2021 at 9:27 am

      Thank you! xx

      Reply
  11. Helen says

    January 11, 2021 at 8:24 am

    Admittedly, I am not very green-fingered, but we have three lovely plants in the office. Thankfully two of them are hardy succulents, which helps when I forget about them! It’s interesting to do houseplant awareness in January. I don’t tend to think of plants and nature at this time of year when it is cold and dark outside. I am going to check on them now ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Caroline says

      January 11, 2021 at 9:29 am

      I have lots of succulents too – they’re very forgiving! Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment ๐Ÿ™‚ x

      Reply
  12. Kelly says

    January 11, 2021 at 10:01 am

    I love house plants, I have two in my bedroom currently. I’m in the middle of purchasing my first home so I can’t wait to decorate my house with more plants!

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    • Caroline says

      January 11, 2021 at 11:23 am

      Aw cool, it will look so nice I’m sure xx

      Reply
  13. Faye says

    January 11, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    This was really interesting! I had no idea that plants could actually help with your sleep x

    https://www.femaleoriginal.com

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    • Caroline says

      January 12, 2021 at 12:03 am

      I know right! Plants aren’t just a pretty decoration hahahaha. Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment xx

      Reply
  14. Deandra says

    January 12, 2021 at 3:52 am

    I decided to add plants in my office for decor, and they really do add a lot to my space and my mood. It was the best decision ever!

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    • Caroline says

      January 12, 2021 at 12:17 pm

      Agreed! Thank you for reading and commenting x

      Reply
  15. Jirah Merizz says

    January 12, 2021 at 10:50 am

    Love this so much! We do have a lot of plants in our home, and I’ve upload a mini garden tour in my blog! Plants can really help in different ways and I always find myself looking at our plants after a long stressful day! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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    • Caroline says

      January 12, 2021 at 12:18 pm

      Ooh, a garden tour sounds fun – I’ll go check it out! x It’s amazing how much they help us ๐Ÿ™‚ x

      Reply
  16. Jenny in Neverland says

    January 12, 2021 at 10:15 am

    Love this! I’m going to be getting plenty of houseplants for my office. I can’t wait to be surrounded by greenery! x

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    • Caroline says

      January 12, 2021 at 12:17 pm

      That sounds amazing <3 xx

      Reply
  17. Amber Page says

    January 12, 2021 at 4:52 pm

    I was thinking about getting some house plants and after reading this I am going to have to!

    Amber | The Unpredicted Page

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    • Caroline says

      January 12, 2021 at 8:49 pm

      Yay, I’m glad! <3 x

      Reply
  18. Gemma Cantan says

    January 14, 2021 at 12:58 pm

    I do love a good house plant, so much so that every friend who moves house I treat them to a new house plant as a welcome gift but I can’t seem to keep them alive! I do need a couple in our bathroom when we make it over this year. Currently, we only have fake plants in the house but like you say it’s so good for mental health and the air in general. Excellent post ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Caroline says

      January 14, 2021 at 4:08 pm

      I love that – they’re great gifts! Maybe try succulents – they are pretty hard to kill. I rarely water my succulents which sounds bad but they are growing so it seems to be ok <3 x

      Reply
  19. Ruth| Ruthiee loves Glamour says

    January 14, 2021 at 9:13 pm

    I love house plants a lot but I never knew they had so many benefits! I feel like houseplants help brighten our mood and having them around brings about a soothing calmness. Great post x!

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    • Caroline says

      January 14, 2021 at 10:06 pm

      Definitely! Thank you for reading and commenting xx

      Reply
  20. Riana Ang-Canning says

    January 14, 2021 at 10:38 pm

    Ah I need to get on the houseplant train! I could definitely use a little mood boost through the day – and help sleeping at night!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      January 15, 2021 at 8:02 pm

      Plants are so unknowingly cool ๐Ÿ™‚ x

      Reply
  21. Corinne says

    January 15, 2021 at 1:32 am

    Very insightful post. I was actually just thinking about how lucky we are to be living close to nature. We don’t have many indoor plants but we live on acres and are surrounded by lots of trees and wild flowers. Looking out the window usually boosts my mood because of all the colours and greenery!

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    • Caroline says

      January 15, 2021 at 8:03 pm

      Thank you. Oh I absolutely adore wildflowers! You must take such lovely photos ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
  22. Markus + Micah says

    January 15, 2021 at 7:08 am

    Oh, I did not know there was a houseplant week. Thank you for sharing. I love houseplants and gardens. They are the best! I agree with everything on your list. It is just relaxing and nurturing to be around plants all the time. Our tiny house is filled on the inside and out. What is your favorite houseplant atm?

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    • Caroline says

      January 15, 2021 at 8:06 pm

      Awww, that sounds so cosy! I’m currently growing a succulent from a clipping – they are so tiny at the moment. I’m also loving Snake plants – my sister has one in her flat and I’m so jealous ahah

      Reply
  23. Lise says

    January 15, 2021 at 10:41 am

    I love houseplants so much! I’ve been on quite a binge getting a few more recently, anything for a crumb of serotonin haha. Love this post x

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    • Caroline says

      January 15, 2021 at 8:07 pm

      Totally agree, thank you for reading and commenting ๐Ÿ™‚ x

      Reply
  24. Katy Stephenson says

    January 20, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    I had no idea they had this many benefits… It’s a shame I can’t keep mine alive for very long haha!

    Katy | http://www.katystephenson.com

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    • Caroline says

      January 20, 2021 at 6:24 pm

      Ikr, plants are so cool! Maybe try a succulent? They’re quite easy to take care of xx

      Reply
  25. Ming Qian says

    January 24, 2021 at 11:39 pm

    Oh wow, I didn’t know there was a houseplants week. Damn, how could I have missed it? I recently restarted my collection again, and I am quickly filling up my ikea rack with plants. I’m so excited for the remaining pots from my order to arrive. Thanks for sharing these benefits!

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    • Caroline says

      January 25, 2021 at 11:16 am

      That sounds great, I’m so jealous! xx

      Reply
  26. Amethyst says

    January 25, 2021 at 8:04 pm

    Great post Caroline. I have been thinking about getting houseplants for a while. Just need to find the right ones for me.

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    • Caroline says

      January 25, 2021 at 10:46 pm

      Aw yes, that sounds great! xx

      Reply
  27. cheriewhite says

    January 28, 2021 at 5:06 am

    You’re so correct that it lifts the mood. And my plants also make my house look more inviting! But I had no idea they could help with sickness. Thank you for that lesson. Awesome post!

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    • Caroline says

      January 28, 2021 at 12:19 pm

      Thank you! Plants are so great ๐Ÿ˜

      Reply
  28. amymayj says

    January 28, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    I’ve heard so much on the benefits of houseplants – I think I definitely need to invest in some for my office at home! x

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    • Caroline says

      January 29, 2021 at 12:09 pm

      Definitely! x

      Reply
  29. Ellie Phillips says

    March 10, 2021 at 6:13 pm

    Agreed they make you happy!! I bought a mini cactus one day about a year ago and now i own about 15 house plants!

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    • Caroline says

      March 10, 2021 at 7:50 pm

      I love that! xx

      Reply
  30. John Smith says

    December 8, 2021 at 11:13 am

    I was confused whether to use flowers or houseplants in my home. After reading this blog, houseplants are what I will go with.

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      December 8, 2021 at 11:37 am

      Great ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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