Did you know that having a plant in your home offers you many health benefits? Not only does it cheer things up a bit possibly even cheering up your mood but they help you breathe easier. Some even say having a plant around will lower your blood pressure! They are the all natural air purifier taking out all the impurities in the air - the ficus and peace lily on the top of the list for this. Just be sure not to over water your plants because you do not want to create a mold problem.

Here are some benefits taken directly from ProPlantCare at http://www.proplantcare.com/reaserch_benefits.htm - this is a great site for plant lovers and I highly recommend that you check it out!

“*Adequate installation of interior plants in a modern, sealed office structure could save U.S. companies $129 billion via contributions to improves indoor air alone. 15-20 plants are enough to clean a 1,500 square foot area. Two potted plants per 10sqft. Dr. Wolverton with NASA suggests everyone have a plant on his or her desk, within what he calls the “personal breathing zone.” This is an area of 6 – 8 cubic feet of where you spend most of your working day.
*Transpiration by plants can decrease air temperature in offices by ten degrees; they release moisture, creating a humidity level exactly matching the recommended human comfort range of 30%-60%. Plants decrease electrostatic problems.
*In recent studies plants have enhanced worker productivity by 12%. Depending on the size of a company’s labour force, it could translate into millions.
*Plants can reduce absenteeism by as much as 10% thus improving health in the workplace due to Sick Building Syndrome or IAQ-related illnesses. Plant filled rooms contain 50-60% fewer airborne molds and bacteria. Worker Compensation claims due to IAQ-related issues have increased by thousands of cases, plants could turn that around.
*Plants can decrease fatigue by 20%, headaches by 30%, sore/dry throats, 30%, coughs by 40% and dry facial skin by 25%. Research published by Bio-Safe Incorporated (Texas) their data confirms that newer buildings are often 10X more polluted than the air outside.
*Plants increase the feeling of well-being by 84%.
*Accumulation of dust in interiors can be reduced by as much as 20% by adding foliage plants.
*Plants help reduce distractions due to office noise and can reduce noise by 5 decibels.
*Having a plant is in the top ten ways, experts say to live healthier.
*Plants produced significant recovery from stress for people within five minutes.
*Subject reaction time in the presence of plants was 12% faster than without.
*Plants can improve tenant occupancy and retention by 17%.
*Plants in the workplace attract, retain and enhance the attitude of today’s selective employee.
*The number one return on interior plant investment is the dramatic aesthetic value. Plants cost less than most alternative corporate décor choices, they offer a guarantee of positively enhancing perception, and people perceive a building as more expensive-looking, more welcoming and more relaxed.”