The Advantages of Indoor Plants

Plants are one of the biggest gifts on the planet. They sustain life, keep the earth healthy and light up any space they inhabit. So, it is no surprise that indoor plants can have the same life-giving effects on us! Houseplants are advantageous to the environment and offer countless benefits for humans’ physical and mental wellbeing. Not convinced yet? Here is why you should invest in a couple of indoor plants for your home.

Physical Health Benefits

Houseplants not only look good but they also serve a powerful health purpose. It’s simple: plants release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide, which improves the quality of the air we breathe. The air around us is filled with potentially harmful toxins and pollutants that may cause allergies and other, more severe health problems. Furthermore, the air inside a building is generally between two to five times more polluted than the air outdoors due to certain materials, cleaning supplies, household appliances and HVAC systems.

Luckily, houseplants can help counter this problem by reducing toxins in the air to support your physical health and help you sleep better at night. Plants may even help people recover from illnesses faster! Certain indoor plants such as the spider plant, bamboo palm, pothos ivy and aloe vera among others are especially known for their ability to improve the quality of air inside the house.

Mental Wellbeing Support

Beyond the advantages of houseplants on physical health, plants have also proven to be beneficial for mental health by making you feel more comfortable and at ease, which leads to a myriad of additional benefits: improved mood, sharpened attention, boosted creativity, reduced stress levels and more. Studies have shown that the presence of houseplants can increase focus and productivity by as much as 15%, making indoor plants the ideal addition to your office or work-from-home space.

Why are plants so good for our mental health? The concept of biophilia explains this well. Humans are inherently connected to nature and therefore drawn to elements such as plants, water and natural textiles that represent touches of the living world in the spaces we live and work. Biophilic design is a major movement that aims to bring as much of the outdoors to indoor spaces to create more uplifting and inspiring environments. You don’t have to change the entire design of your house or office to achieve this. Something as simple as adding a couple of indoor plants will already make a big change to your life!

Sustainable Decor

There is no better (and easier) way to decorate your home or office than with an abundance of plants. A plant instantly brings new life to any space, perfectly suitable to light up your kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, office desk, coffee table or window sill. There is a plant for every room and every occasion! Not to mention that houseplants are affordable and easy to take care of (not everyone has natural green fingers, but, luckily, plant care instructions are just a Google search away).

Gardening is also a rewarding and therapeutic hobby to take up, whether you are a seasoned gardener or a novice plant parent. There are few things as satisfying as propagating your own plants and seeing your collection of greenery grow. With a few plants, you can experiment with different propagation techniques to grow new plants, and before you know it, your house will be transformed into an indoor jungle. Investing in a houseplant (or five) truly only comes with benefits that will continue paying off for years to come.

Spring Colours is a plant nursery located in Sydney’s Dural neighbourhood. With over 30 years of experience in garden landscaping and delivering high-quality plants to plant lovers at great prices, we are committed to making the world a greener place and adding new life to your home and garden.

Contact us to find out about our wholesale service delivery or visit our store in Dural to browse our collection of plants! Discover your Nursery and Garden Centre in Dural today!