10+1 Best House Plants to Create a Calm Place at Home
Are you feeling stressed out? Do you need a calming oasis in the midst of your busy life?
We are all aware of how much our environment can affect our mood and general feeling of wellbeing. Because of this, I firmly believe that indoor plants should be included as a focal point in home decor. They not only give any room a bit of natural beauty, but they also have a number of advantages that can help us in relax time, and find our zen.
These indoor plants have been proven to boost mood, reduce anxiety, and purify the air. And the best part? They are low-maintenance and add a touch of natural beauty to any space.
Here are the top 10 calming indoor plants for stress relief.
Calming plants are not only aesthetic, but also have a stress-relieving effect. According to research, a natural green environment promotes mental well-being and anxiety reduction.
1. Aloe Vera
This versatile plant not only has healing properties for skin, but it also purifies the air and reduces stress. Just place it in indirect sunlight and don’t water it too frequently.
A sunburn soother, face mask ingredient and air purifying plant, aloe vera is the multi-tasking succulent every house needs. It’s especially good at filtering out formaldehyde, which can be found in wood varnishes and carpets.
According to NASA aloe vera is one of the best air purifying plants you can buy as it continuously releases oxygen throughout the night while simultaneously taking in carbon dioxide (a good one for adding to the bedroom too). It’s also relatively easy to maintain and particularly forgiving of forgetful waterers.
2. ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas)
The ZZ Plant is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that’s perfect for people who neglect to take care of their plants or don’t have a lot of free time. This plant has small but wide, dark green, glossy leaves that zig-zag up tall, slender stems that can help lower stress. The plant has air purifying qualities too, removing volatile organic compounds benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene.
Zamioculcas, or Zanzibar Gem, is an extremely popular and trendy calming indoor plant. Due to its low maintenance requirements, it is a great choice for forgetful houseplant owners. Its stunning and unique foliage gives it an eye-catching appeal.
3. Gerbera Daisy
The cheerful and vibrant gerbera daisy brightens up any environment. Beyond just being beautiful, the Gerbera Daisy is a fantastic air purifying plant that gets rid of airborne pollutants like benzene and trichloroethylene. Additionally, the Gerbera Daisy’s calming impact on the mind can aid in lowering stress levels and fostering a sense of wellbeing. It will also make you grin every time you see it thanks to its vibrant colors and vivacious energy.
4. Philodendron
Low-maintenance plants like the philodendron are ideal for homeowners who are busy but want a little bit of wildlife inside their homes. It is very effective at clearing the air of toxins like formaldehyde and benzene as well as lowering tension levels. The heart-shaped leaves can be trailing or erect and are an exquisite shade of green.
5. Snake plant
Sansevieria, sometimes known as snake plants, is one of our favorite indoor plants. Plants that grow leaves that vaguely resemble snakes are known as snake plants. The resemblance to snakes is not extremely striking, so do not be alarmed if you are.
We enjoy a few of the common traits of snake plants. When it comes to carelessness, they are almost survivors. This means they are very hard to kill which is great for beginners! They are very effective in removing pollutants from your home, creating some incredibly clean oxygen to keep you and your co-habitants healthy and happy.
6. Jasmine
Adding a jasmine plant to your home can calm your senses with its beautiful, natural scent. It eliminates stress, eases insomnia, and boosts your mood.
It helps to promote a better feeling of sleep and to ensure a more pleasant feeling when you wake up. It is also not to be neglected that jasmine gives a beautiful bedroom a lot of character with its graceful appearance and its small, pink or ivory-colored, trumpet-shaped flowers.
7. Chinese Evergreen
Are you a fan of indoor plants with patterned leaves?
Let me show you the ‘Aglaonema’ also as known as crab flower, which are the epiteme of fabulous leaves. Not only is it eye-catching, but if you are a beginner in plants, you won’t have any problems caring for it, because it is one of the easiest houseplants to handle.
Beautiful tropical plants like the Chinese Evergreen are excellent for lowering tension levels and purifying the air in your house. It brings a touch of green to any space with its lush, variegated leaves. It also requires no direct sunlight and is simple to maintain, making it ideal for indoor settings.
8. Spider Plant
This lovely but undemanding plant extracts harmful substances from the air with its beautiful green and white striped leaves, while its popularity is due to the fact that it is easy to propagate and grows quickly, and it does not require extra water and sun.
Add a spider plant to your bedroom for better sleep, improved mood, and reduced cortisol levels. It’s one of the best indoor purifying plants according to NASA’s 1989 Clean Air Study.
9. Peace Lily
This attractive plant with dark leaves and creamy white flowers not only purifies the air, but it also absorbs harmful vapors, promotes restful sleep, and prevents the formation of mildew. It can also be a favorite of beginner plant lovers due to its unpretentiousness – it doesn’t mind if we sometimes forget about it.
10. Golden Pothos
Another easy-to-care-for plant, the Golden Pothos creates a calm space in your home and purifies pollutants and toxins from the air. It’s also considered lucky and believed to bring good fortune. Golden photos is one of one of the cheapest and easiest to care for calming plants.
+ 1. Lavender
It is not strictly an indoor plant, but it is recommended to acquire it due to its special appearance and effect. If you love the smell of lavender, you’ll want to add a plant to your home. The smell of lavender helps soothe and relieve anxiety and stress, and it also acts as a sleep aid and reduces blood pressure.
Placement of Plants in Your Home
It is important to place calming plants close to places of rest, such as in the living room or bedroom, to maximize their positive effect.
If you’re looking for more informations about plants, pet-friendly plant, air purifying indoor plants, please read my previous blog post about these topics.
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Written by Erika
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