4 Reasons to Have Flowers
They’re Humidity Helpers
Flowers are living plants, even while they’re in your vase. As such, they can do well to help with dry, stuffy spaces. The areca palm is one of the best in the business for giving a room the boost it needs. A single six-foot areca can let off as much as one quart of water into the air in a single day. Given the size, you may want to place it in a well lit corner, because they do prefer lots of sunlight. They do best in moist soil and warm temperatures — so basically perfect for most parts of Texas.
They Have Healing Powers
Plenty of people swear by the healing powers of more natural substances, but the science is still pretty hazy in most regards. For something more practical and proven, consider getting an aloe vera plant. This plant has multiple medicinal properties, including soothing burns, reducing wrinkles and helping with digestion — and it’s low maintenance lifestyle makes a pretty strong case for succulents. Similarly, Pothos Ivy is believed to relieve eye strain and prevent glaucoma and cataracts. But don’t eat this plant! Because it produces calcium oxalates, eating this plant can cause stomach irritation and vomiting — so keep this one out of the herbal teas. You likely won’t die, but getting sick defeats the whole “healing powers” point I’m trying to make.
They Sprout Creativity
If you’re a creative like...well me, then chances are you’ll hit a brick wall when the well runs dry. When that happens, hit up the florist. Grab yourself something colorful like dahlias to help you find some fresh energy and inspiration for your next project. According to an eight-month study conducted by Texas A&M University “both women and men demonstrated more innovative thinking, generating more ideas and original solutions to problems in the office environment that included flowers and plants. In these surroundings, men who participated in the study generated 30% more ideas. And, while males generated a greater abundance of ideas, females generated more creative, flexible solutions to problems when flowers and plants were present.”
They Minimize Allergies
Allergies suck. There’s really no way around that, but if you suffer from allergies, Spider Plants could be your saving grace. Their leaves absorb allergens like dust and can help clear out most of the toxins in a room within a week. Don’t let the name scare you off though; these South African beauties are pretty great to have around. Another great option is English Ivy, because it’s one of the best plants for absorbing formaldehyde which can come from various products in your home and cigarette smoke.
Nick Bailey is a forward thinking journalist with a well-rounded skill set unafraid to take on topics head on. He now resides in Austin, TX and continues to create content on a daily basis.
