5 indoor plants that can improve mental health

But what happens if you don’t go into nature? It’s simple: nature must come to you. After all, we spend around 90% of our time indoors, so why not decorate them with flowers? Here’s what you should pay attention to, according to a 2022 study on how the appearance of houseplants affects people’s moods.

Epipremnum aureus tops the ranking of plants that are pleasant in appearance. According to the editor of the plant portal Aditya Bhatta, it does not require special care – sometimes the epipremnum is even called the devil’s vine for its amazing vitality.

Ficus Benjamina is one of the three most effective “well-being enhancers”, but that’s not its only property: as Bhatta explains, weeping figs are also known for their ability to purify the air . Caring for a potted tree is quite simple: the ficus will need bright indirect light and constant watering – just don’t let the top two inches of soil dry out.

Dipsis, also called chrysalidocarpus or areca, completes the top three. “Palm trees, with their lush, feathery foliage, can create a tropical, serene atmosphere,” says Diana Cox, founder of The Gardening Talk. It is difficult to call dipsis unpretentious – it must be provided with a stable temperature of +27 to +35 degrees Celsius, regular watering and spraying.

Sansevieria, also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, is another low-maintenance plant that can absorb toxins from the air. Sansevieria comes in fourth place for its beneficial effect on people’s mood, so pay attention to it if you want to get rid of stress and decorate your home with a spectacular indoor flower.

The calathea, also called prayer flower, completes the top 5 relaxing houseplants. Calathea has a unique characteristic: its beautiful leaves marked with red and white rise in the evening as if they are praying. Bhatta describes this movement as “captivating and fascinating”. Caring for calathea is easy: it grows well at normal room temperature and does not need much light, preferring light shade.

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