The Benefits Associated with Indoor Plants
Aside from the lively beauty houseplants naturally bring to your home décor, their presence also creates a welcoming atmosphere. A 2015 scientific study suggests that having household plants may also be beneficial to your health. Study participants were assigned two tasks: performing a quick computer-based function and repotting a houseplant. When each assignment was completed, the researchers measured and noted the heart rate and blood pressure of each participant, as these vital signs are common indicators of stress levels. The tests revealed that although the study participants were young men who regularly worked with computers, an increase in heart rate and blood pressure was observed after completion of the simple computer function. In contrast, when the study participants finished the indoor gardening task, the same vitals were taken again, showing a reduction in stress levels. The study found that gardening or even being around plants can help alleviate physiological and psychological stress. Other investigative studies indicate that having plants in your home office or workplace may improve your ability to concentrate and boost your productivity. Horticultural therapy has been recognized for centuries and has been shown to improve well- being among individuals dealing with depression, anxiety and even forms of dementia. So, if you or someone in your family is prone to seasonal affective disorder (SAD), commonly known as the “winter blues”, try introducing an assortment of your choice of succulent plants into your home to spruce up your mood as well as your décor!
Aeoniums
There are around 35 species of Aeoniums, and they are available in a variety of sizes ranging from as small as five inches to as large as six feet! These succulents are popular for their rosette shapes and vivid array of colors. Like most succulents, Aeoniums need sunlight, but avoid exposing them to intense sun as doing so can cause them to burn, yielding black “sunburn” spots. Sedum Sedum succulents come in two varieties, creeping or clumping. You can expect a clumping Sedum to grow to about three feet in height. The clumping Sedum is particularly attractive when potted in a hanging basket with its foliage allowed to drape naturally over the sides.
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