The Australian urban landscape is rapidly changing as more and more people move into high rise apartments without traditional front and back gardens. In fact, the number of people living in apartments seems to double every decade. There are good reasons to consider indoor plants.
1. Our houses are polluted by volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These are released from plastics, synthetics, carpets, glue and paint. Indoor plants remove these VOCs from the air and produce oxygen, too.
2. Green plants project a healthy, calm environment. Plants make you feel well and in a small way, connected to nature.
You can also have fun selecting pots for your plants which can be ceramic, metal or plastic. There’s other ways of decorating your pots, too, such as wrapping them in hessian or cache pots but be sure there’s good drainage.
3. Plants have been shown to make positive changes to the brains electrical activity, muscle tension and heart activity.
4. Some plants, such as lavender, are thought to induce better sleep. Have two potted lavender plants, one by your bed and one resting outside and swap them regularly. It’s easy to bring pots of rosemary indoors, too, and enjoy the lovely smell.
5. Indoor plants are inexpensive and easy to maintain. Spray them occasionally to create humidity, don’t over water them and dust them regularly. Read their labels to find out how to feed them and enjoy!
This Sunday, 13th of May is Mother’s Day in many countries. Enjoy this special day however you like to celebrate. Happy Mother’s Day, Mum!