Two in five Australians have bought a house plant over the past 12 months, and their interest in knowing more about which plants are suitable indoors, including how to nurture them, is growing
, over the past 12 months some two in five Australians have bought a house plant, and their interest in knowing more about which plants are suitable indoors, including how to nurture them, is growing.The report highlights that five or more plants in a room leads to people feeling healthier and happier, while simply adding one medium-sized plant to a medium-sized room improves air quality by up to 25 per cent.
A University of Technology, Sydney study provided measurable evidence on the effects of indoor plants on occupants’ mood states and feelings of wellbeing. They found plants brought a 37 per cent reduction in tension and anxiety, a 58 per cent reduction in depression and a 44 per cent reduction in anger and hostility.
“Furthermore, the simple, mutually giving relationship between a plant and its human caretaker fosters positive feelings of confidence, as you’re responsible for the plant’s wellbeing and keeping it alive,” says Hes. “This is a powerful complement to your holistic self-care and mindfulness practice, as keeping a plant alive symbolises an open heart, creates positive emotions and brings you naturally into the present moment while fully engaging your senses.”When it comes to the types of plants to choose, Narelle Happ, horticulturist and founder of A Garden for Life, suggests native plants, as they’re adapted to our climate.
“To create a great contrast, group your plants based on green foliage of different leaf shape and sizes, and even mix plants of different colours, textures and sizes, which is what happens in nature,” Happ suggests. “Put simply, play with groups that look good together but require similar attention, outlay pots of different sizes or use plant stands for a tiered effect.”Stream lily: Grows strappy leaves and a stunning flower.Kangaroo vine: Can be grown in a hanging basket.
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