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
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 
Oooh Aloe! Yes I need that, I’d love to make some masks with it.
Thanks for the idea.
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
Aloe vera ( the gel in the leaf) is also quite good as a natural rooting compound if you want to take cuttings.
My house plants that tend to make me the happiest are the ones I don’t have to worry about killing off! 
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!
You’re welcome. Have a lovely Thursday
That’s really helpful, I’ll move my snake plant now!
That was so interesting, thankyou for sharing. My grandchildren are not brilliant at sleeping through, i will tell my daughter about these plants 
Spider plants are cool
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 
Hi, ive just looked up the plant you have, a croton plant, they have beautifully coloured leaves 
Happy to report I now have a beautifully established ficcus, 6 tillandsias, and a plant I have completely forgotten the name of…
Still looking for a zz plant but haven’t found one anywhere?
You can buy them on ebay.
One word of caution - make sure that kids or dogs wont eat the leaves because they are toxic, and it is recommended that you wash your hands after handling them.
Perhaps post a pic in here of the plant you cant remember the name of? Some of us may know what it is, or you could use a plant ID app on your phone.
Ooooh OK, would they be toxic to cats then too?
Yes, not to be chewed by humans, dogs, cats or any other pets!
Then it’s offy list as I have 4 cats that love to chew!