House Plant Benefits for Your and Your Home
Fall is the perfect time to transform your indoor spaces into a cozy sanctuary. While we often associate autumn with pumpkins (especially pumpkin spice), scarves, and the scent of cinnamon, there’s another secret ingredient to creating a comforting fall ambiance—indoor plants.
Indoor plants aren’t just a stylish home decor choice; they offer a wealth of benefits, especially as the days grow shorter and the air turns cold.. As we head into fall, let’s explore how adding a touch of greenery to your home can elevate your well-being and brighten those cooler months.
How many of us start feeling a little less energetic and a little more sluggish as the days grow shorter? With less sunlight, it’s easy to feel tired and uninterested in doing much other than sitting on the couch, doom scrolling or watching TV. Having some indoor plants, like aloe vera or a peace lily, can help you counteract these feelings with a little boost in your mood, helping you feel more productive, active, and less stale. There are various studies showing that having plants in your workspace and living space can reduce stress and improve your overall mental well being. Their presence can make you feel more connected to nature when you’re stuck inside.
Speaking of being stuck inside, most of us can agree that the air quality inside starts to decline during the winter months. With indoor heating units drying out the air, it can start to smell and feel a bit stagnant and stuffy. Many of us help to remedy this by lighting a festive fall candle or using a reed diffuser (I love the smell of cinnamon!) but there’s a better way to actually freshen up the air. Plants are natural air purifiers—they absorb toxins, increase humidity, and produce oxygen, making the air in your home cleaner and fresher. By releasing moisture into the air through a process called transpiration, plants help create a more comfortable environment while we’re inside.
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I start to feel a little confined and claustrophobic being inside all the time. During the fall leading into winter, we often find ourselves yearning for a connection to the outdoors. Indoor plants offer a way to bring a piece of nature into your home, helping to bridge the gap between the outside world and your indoor environment. Caring for plants can be a grounding activity, offering a sense of purpose and routine as the season shifts.
As you prepare your home for fall, consider incorporating some indoor plants into your decor. Whether you have a green thumb or are new to plant care, there’s a plant out there for everyone. Not only will these green companions add beauty to your space, but they’ll also provide a host of benefits that can help you navigate the transition into the cooler months with ease and comfort.
Here are some of the best indoor plants you can own that help purify the air and help keep your indoor space cozy, clean, and fresh:
Philodendron Plant
ZZ Plant
Elephant Ears
Spider Plant
Snake Plant
Succulents and Cacti
Peace Lily
Ferns
Pothos
English Ivy
Bamboo
Herbs (parsley, rosemary, basil, etc.)
So, grab a cozy blanket, brew a cup of tea, and enjoy the simple pleasure of nurturing your indoor garden as the world turns cooler.
