- Improved air quality
- Increased humidity
- Reduced stress
- Improved mood
- Increased productivity
- Enhanced creativity
- Improved sleep
- Reduced symptoms of SAD
- Increased sense of well-being
- Choose plants that are well-suited to indoor growing. Some good options include snake plants, ZZ plants, and pothos.
- Choose pots that are the right size for your plants. The pots should have drainage holes to prevent the roots from rotting.
- Place your plants in a spot that receives indirect sunlight. Most indoor plants will do best in a spot that receives bright, indirect light for several hours each day.
- Water your plants regularly. The amount of water you need to give your plants will vary depending on the type of plant, the size of the pot, and the climate you live in. Its always best to err on the side of caution and water less often rather than more often.
- Fertilize your plants regularly. Fertilizing your plants will help them to grow healthy and strong. Choose a fertilizer that is specifically designed for indoor plants.
- A study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives found that people who worked in offices with plants had lower levels of stress and anxiety.
- A study published in the journal HortScience found that people who slept in rooms with plants had improved sleep quality and reduced symptoms of SAD.
- A study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology found that people who gardened regularly had increased levels of creativity.
- The American Horticultural Society: https://www.ahs.org/
- The National Gardening Association: https://garden.org/
- The Indoor Plant Society: https://www.indoorplantsociety.org/
Hortus Kruka: Your Guide to a Greener, Healthier Future
Hortus Kruka: Your Guide to a Greener, Healthier Future
Do you know that indoor plants can boost your mood, improve your sleep, and even increase your productivity? Thats the power of hortus kruka, or indoor gardening.