04/06/2022
4 Benefits of Growing Succulents in Your Home
The famous Roman philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero once said, “If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” That’s because while a library can feed your mind, nature can feed your soul. You can bring a part of nature into your home by introducing easy-to-raise succulent houseplants.
These plants, which store water in the stems and leaves, are popular for growing indoors because of their many advantages. Here are seven benefits of growing succulents in your house:
1. They Can Brighten A Home in Any Climate
Succulents make such popular houseplants because of their hardiness and ability to grow in a wide variety of climates. In nature, one can find these plants growing in virtually any clime: from seaside cliffs and humid jungles to bone-dry deserts and frigid mountains. In homes, they thrive in room-temperature environments. They will not only add green to your living space any time of the year, but they will also bloom in season, thereby splashing the canvas of your home with color.
2. They Can Help to Purify the Air
The article “Plants Clean Air and Water for Indoor Environments” describes NASA research using plants in a home. This research suggests that succulents can remove many volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the air. Plants emit water v***r, and that in turn generates a pumping action that pulls contaminated air down to the roots of the plant. The succulent converts these contaminants to plant food, thereby purifying the air of your home.
3. They Improve the Humidity of Your Home
Because plants release water, they can enhance the humidity of your house. Increased moisture, in turn, can improve common health complaints including:
A sore throat
Common colds
Dry cough
Dry, itchy skin
4. They Can Add Fresh Oxygen to Your Environment
Unlike most plants, succulents do not release carbon dioxide at night. Instead, they continue to produce oxygen. This continuous burst of oxygen freshens the air in your house and improves your breathing – assuming, of course, you aren’t allergic to the plants. It’s a good idea to position plants in rooms where you feel you need an extra breath of fresh air, such as the bathrooms or even your kitchen.
