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Beat the Winter Blues with 10 Cold-Weather Houseplants

By on March 1, 2020
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By Heidi Thiel

Unless you’re lucky enough to live in a tropical climate, you’re probably getting pretty sick of the cold weather by now. Unfortunately, we still have many weeks to go before seeing the spring sunshine!

One of the best ways you can stay cheerful and beat the winter blues is to surround yourself with healthy greenery and houseplants. However, not all houseplants are up to the task of dealing with the winter cold.

Even if you have the heat running on full blast, it can still get a little too chilly indoors for certain tropical plants. So make sure you choose your new plant friend wisely! Take a look at this guide for simple care instructions for the 10 best winter houseplants to choose from.

There’s something for every level of skill on the list, from hardy succulents to more difficult divas like the zebra plant. The full guide includes instructions for:

  • Snake Plant
  • Peppermint Plant
  • Aloe Vera
  • Bromeliads
  • Staghorn Fern
  • Rosary Vine
  • Eucalyptus
  • Alocasia Polly
  • Zebra Plant
  • Succulents

So, why do plants have the ability to make us feel better? Many researchers have sought to uncover the plant – human connection over the past few years, with studies on recent trends like plant singing and forest bathing.

You may have heard about these on your social media pages or even on the news as more and more people look for ways to embrace nature and escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

WebpOne study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania in 2018 showed that just living near nature can greatly improve mental health. The study participants were randomly paired with vacant lots in their neighborhoods.

Some of the lots were then given an “intervention” where volunteers picked up trash and planted trees. The participants paired with the “greened” lots reported a decrease in depressed feelings of 41.5%!

In addition to just living near green space, we can even feel more relaxed from just viewing real or photographed nature. Many studies have shown the positive effects viewing plants have on cerebral and autonomic nervous activities.

Another study showed that interacting with indoor plants specifically can help reduce stress. Participants were monitored while completing a computer task, and then while transplanting a houseplant.

The results revealed that subjects had lower blood pressure, physiological stress, and psychological stress after transplanting the indoor plant!

So, what are you waiting for? Experience your own reduced stress levels and beat the winter blues by picking the perfect winter houseplant for you.

 

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siege-thiel-heidi-01Heidi is a writer and content creator based in New York City. When she isn’t writing, you can usually find her in a coffee shop or hanging out with her bearded dragon. You can learn more about winter indoor plants by visiting her article here, and connecting with her on LinkedIn.

 

 

 

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