Houseplantsare a simple and fun way to brighten your home during the long dreary days of winter.
They help beat the winter blues and provide some health benefits too.
The holidays are over and soon the winter doldrums will set in.
Almost everyone has experienced the winter blues, and some struggle with them more than others.
Houseplants can help in several ways.
Color
For many, just having something green and growing is enough.
Houseplants are a reminder that spring is around the corner and life springs anew.
Dont stop with a little green either.
Flowering houseplants add a touch of spring and can really brighten a room.
Forcing bulbs is another option for indoor color, withAmaryllisand Paper Whites being the most popular.
Keep in mind that flowering plants need more water than their foliage only counterparts.
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Therapy
Growing houseplants can be very therapeutic.
Having green and/or flowering houseplants around lifts the spirits.
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Houseplants also provide humidity, especially when grouped together.
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