Benefits of Houseplants
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ in a Minute
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Episode #420 | Original Air Date: December 23, 2022
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Many people grow plants indoors for the beauty they add to the home. But did you know that plants also have many health benefits?
Research shows that plants reduce stress and improve our attitudes. They can help lower blood pressure, can stimulate our brains, making us more creative and productive, and they certainly brighten up a gray day!
Besides giving off oxygen, indoor plants can help clean the air, reducing dust and absorbing the chemical fumes given off by plastics. Some, such as Chinese evergreen, are especially good at cleaning the air.
Place your house plants where you spend the most time to reap the most benefits.
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ in a Minute is a production of the University of Florida’s Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program, IFAS Extension, and WUFT-FM in cooperation with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
