It is no rocket science that plants are one of the most aesthetically pleasing elements for your interiors. Whether its office or your home, a little green never hurt nobody. We live in an industrial environment where every element of your space from floor to the ceiling is manufactured. Having a plant in such an environment is like a breath of fresh air.
At Green route we always promote the benefits of the green, and hence this blog post is presented to you by our in house experts that discuss and emphasize on top 3 reasons why it is important to have plants indoors and why you should stop everything and definitely go get one right now.
1.Plants help reduce stress and anxiety
Not only do plants help in giving a vibe of freshness but they also help reduce sounds and make the environment much calmer. Extensive academic researches show and prove the dramatic effect on the mindset of people that occupy a space with plants in them. Patients in hospitals show a significant amount of improvement while being in touch with plants. Decrease in stress and anxiety in office environment increases the level of productivity which proves that having plants around is always a win-win situation.
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2.Plants purify the air
Yes, we all know that, there’s nothing new here, but did you know that there is an enormous amount of fumes generated from your laptop among other electronic equipments that add to polluting the indoor air quality? Plants help filter the air by decreasing carbon dioxide levels and the amount of benzene and nitrogen dioxide in the air and having an important contribution in reducing dustas well which in turn helps you to breathe easy.
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3.Plants will help you sleep better
Some type of plants, like the snake plant, when placed by your bedside have a huge advantage. They not only reduce dust levels and make the air clean but also produce fresh oxygen at night which helps you sleep better. Some fragrant plants such as lavender, jasmine and gardenia are known to calm the nerves and help people sleep at night. As a result this has a positive effect on your mood and health.
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