Sadly for us Brits, weather keeps us inside frequently. Unsurprisingly, many of us want to be surrounded by greenery even when we are cosied up on the sofa on long winter nights, and our love for houseplants has not waned over the years.
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The psychological impact of plants
Houseplants can brighten up an interior, remind us of sunnier climes, and
have a general calming effect. They can provide comfort and excitement,
particularly when their colours are lush and foliage abundant. Psychological
studies have shown that houseplants can reduce anxiety, increase concentration
levels and also help us to sleep better at night.
Conservatories can be the perfect spot to start off your houseplant adventure.
If you are looking to install a conservatory there is a wide range of
beautifully designed and built conservatories to choose from. Conservatories
will suit houseplants that need a sunny, warm and draught free spot. The
tropical look and shiny leaves that houseplants often have will brighten up any
dismal day, and on days when the skies are blue, you can imagine you are
instead in your own little Caribbean paradise.
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Once you have your conservatory installed you could consider a succulent such
as the candelabra tree or cowboy cactus (the Euphorbia ingens, to give it its
Latin name) or the African milk tree (Euphorbia trigona).
You may also want to consider having bouquets of flowers or floral arrangements from a Florist Gloucester way such as https://flowershedtewkesbury.co.uk to add some extra colour to your home and these can look lovely on the windowsill or a table in your conservatory or even in the main part of your house.
Cleanse
your air with houseplants
Larger houseplants are increasingly on people’s wish lists. Cheese
plants and ficus are on the increase again after their previous successes back
in the 70s and 80s. Yet the appeal may not now simply be aesthetic, as the RHS
publication The Plantsman suggests that increased awareness of
environmental issues has highlighted the role that houseplants play in cleaning
our air in enclosed spaces. Apparently, their roots and leaves help to remove
toxicity from the air.
Nostalgia and souvenirs
One of the most underrated benefits of having a houseplant to love is when it
also carries with it memories. Houseplant cuttings that have been shared, or
received, or a houseplant that has previously been in poor health but has been
gradually brought back to life can bring enormous pleasure to many people.