{"id":3249,"date":"2018-08-18T15:04:50","date_gmt":"2018-08-18T09:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oyspa.com\/blog\/?p=3249"},"modified":"2018-08-18T15:04:50","modified_gmt":"2018-08-18T09:34:50","slug":"health-benefits-of-houseplants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oyspa.com\/blog\/news\/health-benefits-of-houseplants\/","title":{"rendered":"HOUSEPLANTS: Health Benefits of Houseplants"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you embellish interior spaces with houseplants, you’re not just adding greenery. These living organisms interact with your body, mind and home in ways that enhance the quality of life<\/h4>\n

1. They give an assist in breathing,<\/em><\/p>\n

2. They help deter illness,<\/em><\/p>\n

3. They clean the air,<\/em><\/p>\n

4. They boost healing,<\/em><\/p>\n

5. They help you work better.<\/em><\/p>\n

A lot of research has gone into the benefits of plants and human health. Studies have mixed results about the benefits, ranging from increased productivity in the workplace to only benefits for men or women. But none of these studies have found evidence of negative outcomes to having indoor plants<\/p>\n

Indoor plants reduce components of\u00a0indoor air pollution<\/strong>,<\/strong> particularly\u00a0volatile organic compounds<\/strong>\u00a0(VOC) such as benzene, toluene, and xylene. The compounds are removed primarily by\u00a0so<\/strong>il microorganisms<\/strong>.<\/strong> Plants can also remove\u00a0Carbon dioxide<\/strong>,<\/strong> which is correlated with lower work performance, from indoor areas.<\/sup>\u00a0The effect has been investigated by NASA for use in spacecraft.<\/sup>\u00a0Plants also appear to reduce airborne microbes and increase humidity<\/p>\n

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Saintpaulia<\/i>\u00a0is a commonly used as a decorative houseplant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A variegated cultivar of\u00a0Sansevieria trifasciata<\/i>\u00a0(namely ‘Laurentii’), a common houseplant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

A\u00a0houseplant<\/b>\u00a0is a\u00a0plant\u00a0that is grown indoors in places such as\u00a0residences\u00a0and\u00a0offices. Houseplants are commonly grown for decorative purposes, but studies have also shown them to have positive psychological effects. Houseplants also help with indoor air purification. Plants used in this fashion are most commonly, though not always, tropical or semi-tropical\u00a0epiphytes,\u00a0succulents\u00a0or\u00a0cacti.<\/p>\n

Houseplants need the correct moisture, light levels,\u00a0soil\u00a0mixture, temperature, and\u00a0humidity. As well, houseplants need the proper\u00a0fertilizerand\u00a0correct-sized pots.<\/p>\n

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Echinopsis subdenudata<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Dracaena braunii<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Yucca gloriosa<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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