More and more research show how having and caring for plants makes us happier and healthier. We invite you to adopt one to experience firsthand how real these benefits are. But, of course, not everyone has a green thumb, and not everyone can care for a plant. That’s why these ten plants are ideal for everyone; they are, in fact, the most resistant and most beautiful. Discover them: visit the Gallery!
Plants are good for health
More and more research show how having and caring for plants makes us happier and healthier.
To date, science has identified six essential benefits of caring for your plants and six valid reasons to start welcoming one or more plants into your home if you don't have any!
To do this, find out which plants are the most resistant if your thumb is not green...yet! Click on the arrows of the photo to continue reading.
Source: © FreepikPlants help reduce stress and anxiety
Studies show how activities related to houseplants, such as watering them, putting them in the sun, and taking care of them, reduce cortisol (stress hormone), favoring a lowering of blood pressure. It is no coincidence that one feels more relaxed. It is also incredible to note that even the mere image of a plant on a poster favors this sense of well-being.
Source: © Freepik / rawpixel.comPlants help focus attention
This is great! Some research conducted in schools has shown how children improved both attention and concentration in classes where plants were present.
Source: © Pexels / Mikhail NilovPlants can speed up a healing
Whether it's illness, injury, or surgery, plants can help you recover faster. A statistic demonstrates this in hospitalized patients who had or did not have plants in their room. Those with a plant by their side required fewer painkillers, leaving the hospital sooner.
Source: © Pexels / Michelle LemanPlants can increase happiness and satisfaction
These research we've shown you can be summarized with the famous plant lovers' motto: "Plants make people happy." Research shows that people who spend some time with plants, even just 5 minutes, feel better. In particular, green and purple plants are the most effective in spreading peace and relaxation.
Source: © Freepik / senivpetroPlants can make you more productive
Do you want to improve your performance in the office? Bring a plant to the office! People working near plants saw a 12% increase in speed. In other working contexts, performance increased between 7% and 15%. Not bad!
Source: © unsplash / Ryland DeanPlants make life at home more enjoyable
It is no coincidence that the presence of plants in homes has increased during the pandemic. By promoting relaxation, peace, and well-being, having plants in the house makes life more pleasant. Do you have plants? Thinking it's time to adopt one? Keep reading!
Source: © unsplash / Brina BlumThe least demanding plants
Living with plants is good for your health. This is now clear! However, every plant is a living being that needs constant care, which, albeit minimal, can make it feel good or bad until it dies.
This is why we have chosen some of the most resistant plants to offer to those who don't have a green thumb (yet), lack time, or are simply a little careless! So read on: discover the 11 most resistant plants!
Source: © Pexels / Huy PhanSansevieria
This beautiful evergreen gives us fleshy and shiny leaves. It is a very drought-tolerant plant that you must water every two to three weeks.
Source: © unsplash / Kara EadsZamioculcas
Of tropical origin, Zamioculcas originates in East Asia. This plant lives well even in low light, giving you many thick, shiny, and beautiful leaves.
Source: © Pexels / Lokesh TiwariBeaucarnea recurvata
This beautiful plant is known as "smoke eater" or "elephant foot." It is a slow-growing plant that is drought tolerant.
Source: © unsplash / feeyCrassula Ovata
This plant is a show: it tolerates little light despite partial exposure and can grow even in poor soils. The plant is also known as the "money tree" as the color of its leaves resembles that of jade, a precious mineral, and has the shape of...coins!
Source: © Pixabay / aquamazLucky Bamboo (Dracaena braunii)
The Lucky Bamboo (real name: Dracaena braunii) needs a little water once a week and to be placed in a bright environment without exposure to the sun. Therefore, it is a very long-lived plant. In the East, bamboo symbolizes luck and prosperity, hence its name.
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It is one of the great classics among houseplants! She needs little light to grow.
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Also known as "Spider Plant," this beautiful plant that needs little water and little light is ideal for those who have to get used to having a plant.
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It can often be found in offices and homes, as this plant can reach large dimensions, making it ideal for decorating an environment.
Source: © unsplash / feeyAloe vera
From the fleshy leaves of Aloe vera, it is possible to obtain extracts used as anti-inflammatories and for skin health, without considering that the plant grows almost by itself, with little care and little water.
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