The world of gardening is always changing and in recent years has become so fast it’s a struggle to keep up with!
For instance, many of us love house-plants, but how many of us know that they can actually be beneficial to our health! It has been known for some years that house plants can promote a sense of well-being, but there can be specific benefits too!
Let’s take a look at just a few findings:
The presence of plants can improve pain tolerance
Plants in an office environment can improve productivity
Plants have been shown to lower stress levels in the workplace
They can speed up human reaction in computer tasks
They improve human attention span
Plants in a room can help lower human blood pressure
Research has also shown that some plants can protect us by absorbing certain substances injurious to human health that may filter into our offices and homes.
Some examples of suitable plants would be:
Benzene contaminant absorbers
Ficus elastic – the Rubber Plant
Dracaena marginata – Madagascar Dragon Tree
Clorophytum comosum – Spider Plant
Formaldehyde absorbers
Spathyphyllum sp. – Peace Lily
Rhapis excelsa – Bamboo Palm
These are just some examples of how plants can enhance our lives. We have much more to learn of the benefits they can bring us in improving our health and well-being!
