6 Health Benefits Of Common House Plants Orange County Nurseries Have For Sale

By Donna Patterson


Most decorators agree that adding plants is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to create a warm and inviting space. A plant doesn't have to be exotic to be effective. If you are afraid that adding planted pots to your living areas will be a nuisance, with shedding leaves and spilling soil, you should consider the health benefits that far outweigh any inconvenience. There are common house plants Orange County nurseries are selling that can heal an injury, improve the air you breath, and help you sleep better at night.

A spider plant is not hard to grow and will improve the air quality in your home. According to NASA, the plant clears the atmosphere of xylene, benzene, carbon monoxide, and formaldehyde. These are toxins commonly found in household appliances, furniture, and carpet. You can not see or smell them, so they can affect homeowners without them realizing it.

Many people are aware of the benefits of having an aloe plant sitting on a window sill. This plant has been proven to help heal cuts and burns, including sunburn. You tear open a leaf and smooth the gel inside onto the affected area. In addition to its healing properties, aloe also cleans the air. If you have family members with asthma, boiling the aloe leaves and breathing the steam will alleviate the symptoms.

A rubber plant is easy to take care of. The leaves do not shed, and it will create a dramatic decorating statement rising up from the corner of a room. Your rubber plant will also eliminate toxins like formaldehyde from the air. Hair products, nail polish, air fresheners, along with flooring and furniture have varying levels of toxins that can be inhaled.

The plant commonly known as Mother-in-Law's Tongue is a big hardy plant that is easy to care for. Much like the rubber plant, the leaves are strong and sturdy. This is not a plant you have to worry about shedding leaves. Mother-in-Law's Tongue is one of the few plants that emits oxygen at night. This makes it a great plant for the bedroom. To get the maximum effect, you have to place the plant within your breathing zone.

The butterfly plant is a tall leafy plant often found in conservatories and sunrooms. This plant disperses moisture making it a natural humidifier. If the heating system dries out your house during the winter, the butterfly plant is great to have around. At the opposite end of the spectrum, succulents are great for people who forget to water. They retain moisture.

There are plants that give off pleasant aromas and keep the rooms where they are located perpetually inviting. Dwarf lime trees are a great example. Using a plant, with its natural odor, instead of chemical sprays and other air fresheners, is safer and healthier.

Adding potted plantings to your home will enhance it in a number of ways. They are great decorating touches that are very affordable. A plant in each room will even keep your family in better health and out of the doctor's office so much.




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