House plant recommendations?

Hey all!

Wondered if anyone has any house plant recommendations, that either help with mental wellbeing, you can use in a holistic way (herbal teas, balms, rubs, etc.) or have wellbeing backgrounds, such as zen gardens for an example?

Thank you in advance

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Hi, i have a pretty pot full of herbs that i have in the house, they smell lovely when you brush past them…and obviously you can add them to your meals. I also have an Aloe Vera which i use to make masks and use it if i feel a bit warm from the sun :sun_with_face:

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Oooh Aloe! Yes I need that, I’d love to make some masks with it.

Thanks for the idea.

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Some plants produce oxygen during the night as well as during the day such as Orchids, Spider plants and Aloe vera (i think thats what i read) and some like Ivy can apparently clear moulds from a damp room which can help breathing.

Anyway, here is an article about plants in a bedroom that can help you sleep

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Aloe vera ( the gel in the leaf) is also quite good as a natural rooting compound if you want to take cuttings.

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My house plants that tend to make me the happiest are the ones I don’t have to worry about killing off! :sweat_smile: :blush:

The ‘ZZ’ plant is pretty fast growing and can tolerate indirect light and fewer waterings, so I’m personally a big fan! Snake plants are the same and they help to purify the air.

And I second growing herbs! @Sunflower, even just the small habit of smelling a sprig of mint or rosemary when you walk into the kitchen, etc, totally boosts the mood!

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You’re welcome. Have a lovely Thursday :blush:

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That’s really helpful, I’ll move my snake plant now!

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That was so interesting, thankyou for sharing. My grandchildren are not brilliant at sleeping through, i will tell my daughter about these plants :+1:

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Spider plants are cool

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One of my favourites is the Croton plants. They need misting everyday which forces me to get up and also reminds me that i need water everyday and to go drink some :blush::purple_heart:

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Hi, ive just looked up the plant you have, a croton plant, they have beautifully coloured leaves :leaves: :grin:

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