Health Benefits of Houseplants

“Flowering houseplants like anthurium help decrease our stress levels, which is becoming increasingly valuable as our lives get crazier,” says Justin Hancock, digital specialist at Costa Farms. “While we’ve always felt this was true, we were excited to see the 'Journal of Environmental Psychology' prove it.”

The ZZ plant is easy to care for, which is just one less thing for our to-do list. “Research shows that having plants around can help us feel better and heal faster from injuries,” Hancock says.

“While plants make us happier in general, they can specifically improve our job satisfaction,” Hancock says. “Majesty palm is an ideal piece of décor for your desk—and it also makes a wonderful living privacy screen.”

According to Hancock, NASA named peace lilies one of the most efficient natural filters. “Houseplants scrub indoor air pollutants, making our air fresher and safer,” he says. “This is especially important as our buildings get more energy efficient and we end up trapping those pollutants inside.”