With the chilly temps, we often find ourselves spending more time indoors. You can still bring a touch of nature inside with house plants, which offer numerous benefits:

Reduced Anxiety

• One study divided participants into two groups: one transplanted a house plant, and the other performed a computer task. Participants showed a notable decrease in blood pressure after transplanting the plant compared to the computer task.

Improved Productivity

• Another study found that when plants were added to a windowless lab, college students worked 12% faster.

Increased Happiness

• In an experiment, people who spent 5 to 10 minutes in a room with house plants reported feeling happier than those in a room without plants.

Sharpened Attention

• A study placed elementary students in separate classrooms—one with a real plant, one with an artificial plant, and one with a photo of a plant. Results showed that students in the room with the real plant had improved attention and concentration, as evidenced by brain scans.

So, if you’re considering getting house plants or adding to your collection, explore the many options available online.  House plants can enhance your indoor environment and well-being all year round!