Houseplants are trendy decorations these days, but is there more to them than just looking picturesque? Absolutely.

Turns out houseplants are not just for show. Not only do they beautify your home, which can elevate your mood, but they can also contribute to cleaner air and make you feel healthier.

Our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter is excited to share with you how you can improve your health!

What Are Some Benefits of Cleaner Air?

As we retreat inside for the colder months, our homes can feel stuffy and breed germs and bacteria. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that we do what we can to breathe cleaner air.

Although some pollutants are unavoidable, adding some houseplants may increase your access to cleaner air.

Benefits of Houseplants

• Cleaner lungs
• Decreased symptoms of asthma and allergens
• Improved skin and digestion
• Decreased risk of some diseases

How Do I Select the Right Houseplants for My Home?

As we’ve already stated, houseplants are great for the air quality of your home. If you’re new to the world of houseplants, though, it can be difficult to select plants for your home.

Keeping plants alive can be an art form and doing what you can to be prepared can make the process a little easier!

Tips to Get Started

• Visit your local nursery or garden center and ask an expert for help.
• Take notice of the lighting conditions in your home and choose plants that thrive in those kinds of environments.
• If possible, choose low maintenance plants if you’re a beginner.
• Mark days that your plants need watering on a calendar.
• Have the right tools. Make watering and repotting easier by having gloves, shovels, soil and other tools at the ready!

Adding houseplants to your home is just one way you can support your health this season. For your other health concerns and questions, contact AFC Urgent Care Southcenter today!