Why You Should Have a Snake Plant in Your Room
You want to upgrade your bedroom with a plant. You want to create a better environment for your living room. But you are not sure what to get?
Before you become overwhelmed with your search, you should consider some factors, such as whether your plant is just for home decoration or has some health benefits.
House plants bring huge benefits, but are there any that are more recommended than others? I think so. House plants usually make our living rooms more attractive, but some plants do not confine themselves only to enhancing the beauty of a living room.
Let me introduce the most popular indoor plant: the snake plant. It is also known as mother-in-law’s tongue. Besides its beauty, it has many health benefits. In this article, I will discuss why you should have one in your room.
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It’s a Fantastic Oxygen-Producing Plant
All plants produce oxygen, but some plants produce it comparatively better than others. The Snake plant is one of them.
The Snake plant has a remarkable ability to produce oxygen. Studies show that higher oxygen levels promote better sleep. You must have a Snake plant in your room to get better quality sleep at night.
Produces Oxygen at Night
There is a widespread belief that plants don’t produce oxygen at night. But a Snake plant can produce oxygen 24/7. Most plants produce carbon dioxide at night.
However, the Snake plant is one of the lucky few that continues to produce oxygen even at night, making it the ideal plant to place in your bedroom for better sleep and improved breathing.
It Can Absorb Toxins
According to NASA’s clean air study, a Snake plant can absorb toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde, xylene, and odours from the indoor environment. So, a snake plant can make your house environment better.
Fun fact: Just one snake plant per 100 square feet can improve the air quality significantly
Effective Against Allergies
If you have allergy problems, a Snake plant can benefit you because it can purify your indoor air and produce oxygen better.
Of course, a plant that can purify the air and has such qualities is effective against allergies.
Low-maintenance and Easy to Care For
If you remain busy all day and want a plant that does not need much attention, the Snake plant is the one!
It does not need water regularly or any care every day. Also, if your bedroom is on the dimmer side, Snake plants can grow happily there. You can place the plant in any corner of your house. But it is recommended that you should put it in a spot with bright indirect light.
You should consider one thing: a Snake plant needs less water in winter because they are not actively growing.
Perfect for Home Decoration
A Snake plant can enhance your living room’s beauty significantly. You can place it anywhere, and it will improve the beauty of your house. Its lengthy sword-shaped leaves will look stunning in your living room. The most exciting thing is that some variants of Snake plants bloom and emit a strong, sweet aroma.
Moreover, a Snake plant can help you maintain a calming, beautiful bedroom space with excellent purification.
Not So Expensive
You can buy a Snake plant at a very cheap price. There is a lot of variety of Snake plants. None of them is so expensive at all.
A great benefit of the Snake plant is that if you need another one, you would not have to spend money for that. You can easily propagate a Snake plant and make another one.
It Improves Your Sleep Quality
A study shows that a high level of oxygen can ensure better sleeping. As a Snake plant can produce oxygen even at night, the level of oxygen will increase in your room and you can get a quality sleep.
So, it will be a wise decision to place a Snake plant in your room.
Has Health Benefits
Snake plants have several health benefits, including reducing headaches, eye irritation, and respiratory problems. They can also improve your productivity and concentration power.
It Can Boost Your Mental Health
According to 2018 research, a Snake plant can greatly boost your mental health. So, keeping a Snake plant in an office, school, or in your living room can refresh your mind.
By adding a Snake plant in your living room, you can get all of its benefits. If you are looking for the best indoor plant, I think you should go for a Snake plant.
Will you try to add a Snake plant to your room and reap the benefits?
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