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Plants do not seem to want to live in my house. After my last plant turned completely brown, I decided to give up on growing anything indoors for awhile. Recently, I was inspired to give it another try after I heard Kamal Meattle talk about his experience. Kamal had asthma so badly that doctors predicted he could die if his living environment didn’t change. Then, by simply adding plants in his home and workspace, his health drastically improved and his asthma symptoms subsided (you can listen to his Ted Talks presentation here).
Not only do plants provide a nice aesthetic quality in the home, they can have actual benefits on health. Many plants filter toxins like formaldehyde, xylene and toluene, which can seep into the home from building materials and paint. Beyond cleaning the air, plants can reduce stress and symptoms of depression.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/8-best-plants-to-grow-indoors.html#ixzz2jJXGrgai
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