Adorning your home with indoor plants from large floor plants to leafy vines is an entire vibe. The "plant lady" aesthetic is trending—and for a good reason. House plants can improve your mental and physical well-being in several ways. Not to mention, they're much easier to take care of than a pet.

Keep reading to learn more about what adding indoor plants to your decor can do for your health and well being.

The Benefits of House Plants For Wellness

Have you ever been out in nature and noticed that you can breathe easier, have less stress, and just feel good? These feelings are no coincidence. You may have just found a new appreciation for lush greenery, but plants have had these effects on human beings since the beginning of human existence.

For thousands of years, people have been growing and bringing plants into their homes. Even today, it's still more than just a social media trend - plants are essential to our survival, and several studies prove their intangible benefits on our health.

According to science, turning your living room into a complete nature experience can yield these wellness benefits:

Improved Mental Health

The consensus among plant lovers and scientists is that simply being around nature does wonders for your mental health.

Having indoor plants in your home mimics the same peaceful aesthetic found in nature that reduces mental fatigue and stress. This could very well be attributed to the fact that plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

More oxygen entering the body improves all systems and functions, clarifying brain fog and supporting natural hormone release. Fragrant plants like flowers and certain trees also support your mental health, thanks to the terpenes responsible for the aromas that create a positive chemical reaction within our brains.

The jury is still out on what impact indoor plants have on the air quality in your home, however. So far, we know there are at least some plants with the ability to minimize indoor air pollution and allergens.

They'll Give Your Immune System a Boost

Aside from improving your mental health, your physical health also benefits from keeping indoor plants. This is especially true during the flu season. Plants contain a number of phytochemicals that not only reduce our stress but also fight off airborne pathogens and scrub out toxins.

Less stress equates to better rest, which is one of the primary factors involved in recovery from illness and injury. Sprinkle in some of those virus-fighting phytochemicals and fresh oxygen, and you have an immune-boosting ecosystem built into your home decor.

Enhanced Mood and Mental Clarity

Having plants around can help enhance your focus and mental clarity. Of course, this may have a bit more to do with active gardening, but who's to say that watering and talking to your plants isn't gardening?

The mental clarity that plants contribute to goes beyond the extra oxygen being pumped into your brain. It also has to do with the aroma and aesthetics they bring to your home and the physical connection with nature they create. We've already mentioned what terpenes can do for you physically, plus a 2007 neuroscience study found a bacterium in soil that triggers the release of serotonin in the brain.

Serotonin is our brain's natural anti-depressant and anxiety reducer. Getting enough of this feel-good chemical can help you overcome you to relax and overcome your brain fog, allowing you to feel calm, content, and ready to take on the task at hand. 

Increased Productivity Levels

With enhanced mood and mental clarity comes more productivity. If you've ever felt like you just can't work and aren't sure why, it could be due to a lack of plants in your home or office. Many great minds say that a more personalized and lively workspace is the key to motivation because it reminds you of your goals. Adversely, a dull workspace can make you feel unfulfilled, unmotivated, and anxious.

Along with the physical benefits that plants bring to your indoor environment, their aesthetics add color and life, which have inspirational and motivating effects. If you've been unproductive lately, try adding a plant or two to your desk and see how your will to work takes on a more positive shift. 

They Can Improve Your Relationships

Plants are living things, and when you introduce a living thing into your life it becomes your responsibility. Only this type of responsibility is very low maintenance and doesn't require long walks or veterinary visits.

Not only do we reap the rewards of their beauty, but we're also in charge of keeping our plants alive and healthy. The point is, plants bring out the sense of compassion and empathy in us. Aside from watering them and giving them nutrients to grow, we're also encouraged to talk to them.

Talking to a plant may seem ridiculous, but the connection with nature is there. The compassion and responsibility we take on when we adopt plants translates to our human relationships. 

They Add Humidity to Your Environment

Our bodies require a certain level of moisture to keep us from drying out. If you struggle with lung irritation or a dry throat that keeps you up and coughing all night, especially during wintertime, then introducing house plants to your room may fix this problem.

Plants release nearly all the water content they take in. That water is released into the air, offering moisture to your indoor environment. They also reabsorb that moisture and rerelease it, making them the ultimate natural humidifier that won't run up your electric bill.  

You Need Plants in Your Life

The many mental and physical health benefits of keeping house plants are backed by science. So, if you can't spend more time in nature, then bring nature inside to you!

The second most important thing about house plants is where you buy them from. Ideally, you want to buy from a knowledgeable nursery or retailer that can provide you with healthy plants and answer all of your questions and concerns.

We can help you with that. And if you can’t make it in, we can also ship plants directly to your home!

Ready to grow some joy and create your own indoor jungle? Shop now to have lush, healthy plants delivered right to your door, or come on in to meet the plants in real life!