Do you work from home or just love staying home? Whether you’re staying home by force or by choice, it’s never a bad idea to spruce up your
Texas apartment with indoor plants.
Aside from plants being aesthetically nice, studies show that they also have great health benefits. This is why growing house plants have become a sudden trend during the lockdown that people have turned into plants to keep them busy. Turns out, it’s not just a hobby for the bored homebodies. The use of these heaven-sent greeneries couldn’t be more timely in the world today. Below are just some of the reasons why having a plant buddy can improve our lives:
- Plants can boost your mood, productivity, concentration, and creativity.
- Plants reduce stress, fatigue, sore throat, and colds
- Plants aid in cleaning the air by absorbing dangerous toxins, increasing humidity, and producing oxygen.
- Plants can reduce noise levels by 5 decibels of the surrounding where it’s placed.
Now that you know the amazing benefits, let us help you decide which one to get from our list of affordable and low-maintenance plants below:
- Pothos – only require low light.
- Peace Lily – just needs low light, moderate temperatures, and moist soil.
- Herbs – just put them on the window sill and water them every other day.
- Succulents – stand-alone feature plants that need little care.
- Spider Plant – just needs water and light.
- Heart Leaf Philodendron – will survive in any space, just let them dry before watering them again.
- Snake Plant – can tolerate dry air and low light.
- Aloe – doesn’t need a lot of watering. Just put it in a warm place with light.
- Lavender – all it needs is a sunny spot and watering every now and then.
- Cactus – water them rarely and they’ll live longer
Some things to consider before getting yourself an indoor plant:
- Space. Assess and identify an area in your apartment that can visually benefit most from more greenery.
- Liven up your workspace at home. Try different heights and patterns of pots to find which fits your home office. Don’t be afraid to be creative.
- Make the most out of your space. Are you working in a small area? Why not try hanging plants?
Think you’re ready to be a plant parent? Get yourself an indoor plant for your Texas apartment today to make your space more vibrant and everyday life healthier. And remember, breathe in peace and breathe out love!
by: Cai Cañeda / Ciara Singson
