10 Indoor Plants to Refresh Your Senses

Shweta Agrawal Suhane

Landscape architect

Text: Shweta Agrawal Suhane
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Spending time outdoors in nature can reduce stress levels and helps to revive tension. Living in the city makes it quite difficult to meet nature everyday. Landscape architect Shweta Agrawal Suhane helps you bring nature in your room with 10 rejuvenating air-purifying, oxygen producing plants.

1 Peace Lily:

Peace lilies are known for their resilience. The lily helps to break down and neutralize toxic gases like carbon monoxide and formaldehyde. This plant is easy to care and helps purify air.

2 Lotus:

The Lotus flower is the symbol of Buddha. This is a wonderful plant to help uplift your spirit, cultivating a feeling of peace and contentment in your home.

3 Lavender:

This plant has a powerful revitalizing effect on the senses. It is a chemical-free alternative to perfumes and cologne. The scent from lavender helps to calm the mind. You may even deodorize and freshen your favourite space at home with dried stems of lavender.

4 Bamboo:

This is a very sturdy plant that embodies the wood element perfectly. It increases mental flexibility and spiritual growth. The plant will help you pump-up your energy and adopt a renewed air of discipline, strength and endurance.

5 Daffodil:

Daffodil is considered auspicious in feng shui as it helps to bring good luck and fortune. It also symbolizes money and prosperity. So plant a few if you’re looking for a raise.

6 Basil:

The most familiar variety of basil for us is ‘tulsi’ or holy basil. This is an ideal plant to keep by the window. Besides being known as a medicinal herb, basil brings love, passion, wealth, luck and beauty to your home. It is also known for being an antidepressant.

7 English Ivy:

Keep an English Ivy plant on your desk to help you focus better. Also, if you have a pet in your home, it is the perfect plant for you as it can reduce the amount of airborne faecal matter.

8 Aloe vera:

Aloe vera helps to keep your home free from benzene which is commonly found in paint and certain chemicals. So, if you’ve just renovated your home and want to get rid of the unpleasant smell of paints and polish, aloe vera is the right plant for your home.

9 Orchid:

Brighten up a boring room with a colourful orchid plant. Orchids helps improve concentration and productivity and can lead to an overall improved quality of life. So next time you get bogged down at work, keep an orchid in your room.

10 Gerbera:

If you are facing trouble with sleep, put a daisy in your bedroom as it offers beautiful colours while treating you to a boost of oxygen and helps in sleeping. Gerberas are available in range of colours like yellow, white, pink, crimson and violet.

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Shweta Agrawal Suhane

Landscape architect

Shweta Suhane is a landscape architect with masterâ€™s degree in landscape architecture from CEPT University, Ahmedabad. She has 16 years of experience in the field of project management, landscaping and its development and maintenance. At present Shweta is working as assistant professor in the Institute of Architecture, Nirma University. She is passionate about tree plantation and does her bit for the environment.

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