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In both\u00a0Europe<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0US<\/a>, people spend up to 90% of their time indoors. But spending so much time inside can have consequences for your mental health.<\/p>\n

\"Various<\/p>\n

The\u00a0World Health Organization<\/a>\u00a0estimates that 5% of adults globally suffer from depression. Stress, depression and anxiety also accounted for\u00a055% of all working days lost<\/a>\u00a0in the UK during the year 2021-22. Small improvements in our mental health can bring significant personal and financial rewards.<\/p>\n

For those of us who are stuck inside all day, houseplants are an easy way of connecting with nature. This is particularly true for young people, many of whom may lack access to a garden.<\/p>\n

Indoor plants have several mental and physical health benefits.\u00a0Research<\/a>\u00a0has linked houseplants to reduced stress, lower blood pressure and an improved state of mind. And office environments with plants have been associated with\u00a0higher job satisfaction<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0reduced health complaints<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Houseplants make us feel good due to our\u00a0inherent desire to connect with nature<\/a>, and because we consider the\u00a0green colours<\/a>\u00a0of most houseplants to be calming. Adding just a single plant can brighten up a dull space and boost your mood. But which should you choose?<\/p>\n

Lush greenery<\/h3>\n

Last year, with colleagues from the University of Reading and the\u00a0Royal Horticultural Society<\/a>, I investigated the\u00a0psychological responses<\/a>\u00a0of 520 people to the appearance of different houseplants through an online photo-questionnaire. Participants viewed 12 photographs of plants in various different shapes, and answered questions based on their opinion of the plant\u2019s appearance.<\/p>\n

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The houseplants assessed by study participants. Jenny Berger.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The participants identified their favourite and least-favourite plant. They then used scales comprising six pairs of contrasting adjectives to score different aspects of each plant\u2019s appearance. They also rated how beneficial they perceived each plant to be for wellbeing and air quality.<\/p>\n

The eight plant species included in our study were:\u00a0weeping fig<\/a>,\u00a0mother-in-law\u2019s tongue<\/a>,\u00a0cactus<\/a>,\u00a0prayer plant<\/a>,\u00a0bird\u2019s nest fern<\/a>,\u00a0golden pothos<\/a>\u00a0(or devil\u2019s ivy),\u00a0dragon tree<\/a>, and\u00a0palm<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 both as a healthy and neglected plant. Each of these plants are found in homes and offices throughout the UK.<\/p>\n

Overall, participants perceived that all green and healthy plants would benefit their wellbeing. But three plants in particular \u2013 pothos, weeping fig and palm \u2013 were believed to deliver the greatest sense of wellbeing. These benefits improved as plant attractiveness increased. In contrast, unhealthy plants were perceived negatively.<\/p>\n

Our findings suggest that plants with lush green leaves, high leaf area and dense canopies are likely to give the biggest boost to your wellbeing. People also believe that these plants will provide greater benefits to air quality.<\/p>\n

So, to keep plants looking attractive, consider purchasing those that are easy to maintain such as mother-in-law\u2019s tongue,\u00a0zamioculcas zamiifolia<\/a>\u00a0(commonly called the ZZ plant), pothos, or a\u00a0spider plant<\/a>. These can all tolerate a range of conditions and require little watering.<\/p>\n

Leaf shape<\/h3>\n

Psychological studies<\/a>\u00a0have shown that curved objects elicit positive emotions in humans. Our research demonstrates that these outcomes also apply to houseplants.<\/p>\n

Plants with rounded leaves such as weeping fig and pothos, or palm with its gentle arching canopy shape, were seen by participants of our study to be more beautiful and relaxing. Some plants, including palm, also evoked happy memories. This is because they are often associated with holidays or tropical destinations.<\/p>\n

Plants with spikes, narrow pointed leaves and sparse canopies, such as cactus and dragon tree, were less preferred. This is possibly due to the association of sharp edges with danger.<\/p>\n

However, sharp features can sometimes be advantageous.\u00a0One study<\/a>\u00a0shows that houses surrounded by sharp-leafed plants were more expensive and evaluated as safer than houses surrounded by round-leafed plants.<\/p>\n

What do you want from your plants?<\/h3>\n

Ultimately, the right houseplant for you depends on what you need it for and your room\u2019s conditions.<\/p>\n

Humans generally prefer looking at shapes which the brain can\u00a0recognise quickly and process easily<\/a>. When seeking a calming effect, choose plants that are sufficiently interesting to attract your attention \u2013 such as the pothos with its trailing vines \u2013 but select plants with striking patterns and bold colours in smaller numbers.<\/p>\n

Plants with a dramatic appearance would be more appropriate as \u201cfeature plants\u201d, to generate a focal point. Grouping different plant shapes and colours together in arrangements can further generate interest, while choosing decorative pots or planters can enhance the effect even more.<\/p>\n

When deciding on the number of plants required for maximum benefit, more is not necessarily better \u2013 a single, carefully chosen houseplant may be all we need to lift our mood.\u00a0Research from Japan<\/a>\u00a0found that the presence of leafy plants can enhance creativity in workplace tasks. But, if you are undertaking a task that requires focused attention, too many plants may prove a distraction.<\/p>\n

Houseplants can benefit our mental health. But when choosing between plants, their appearance matters. For the biggest boost to your wellbeing, key aspects to consider are physical appearance, interestingness, beauty, and how healthy the plant looks. Keeping your plants green and healthy will help lift your spirits, so choose plants suited to your space that you can maintain easily.<\/p>\n

Jenny Berger is a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the School of Built Environment at the University of Reading.<\/p>\n

This article is republished from The Conversation<\/a> under a Creative Commons Licence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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