Do you have the winter blues? Use this natural remedy to lift your mood

If you're looking to plant some plants in your home this winter, consider choosing varieties that have proven to be easy to care for. One of these is the Philodendron pictured above.

Welcome to December, which is the same as welcome to winter. It doesn’t matter that we officially have three more weeks of fall on the astrological calendar. When December comes, mentally it feels like winter. For the most part, December is the happiest part of winter as it brings with it the holiday celebrations.

After the holidays, the winter blues can set in. There is an all-natural remedy you can bring into your home to lift your mood: add some houseplants or indoor plants. When I write about this topic, I always want to make it clear that the term “houseplants” is somewhat misleading.

There really is no plant designed to live in a house. A better description would be tropical plants; That’s actually what they are. The plants we use indoors as houseplants are plants that live outdoors all year round in tropical climates. Over time, horticultural experts have discovered that varieties thrive even in the harsh conditions of the average home.

The necessary temperatures prevail in our houses. At the same time, we lack moisture and the right amount and light cycle. Realistically, to overcome these challenges you need to use plants that are hardy and thrive in these challenging conditions. Yes, our homes have difficult conditions because these plants want to grow on an island in the Caribbean.

If you’re looking to plant some plants in your home this winter, consider choosing varieties that have proven to be easy to care for. These include varieties of Dracena, Diefenbachia, Pothos, Philodendron and Spathiphyllum.

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Once you’ve chosen a plant that you know can tolerate growing indoors, you need to know how to care for it. Find a location that has the maximum amount of natural indoor light. Avoid placing them next to a heat source. Also, avoid placing them near a door. Cold snaps with temperatures below freezing are also not good for them.

The most common mistake with indoor plants is watering them too often. These plants do not grow all year round. They need rest, just like outdoor plants. In winter they slow down their growth. Some will rest.

For these reasons, you should always check the soil before watering. You never need to water them as often as the plants you grow in your outdoor containers in the summer. This is difficult, but you should let them dry between watering.

Houseplants also make your home healthier as they help purify the air. Houseplants have also been proven to improve our mental health. They create a relaxing, calming environment. Studies using plants in office environments have shown that employees are more productive. Other studies have also shown that plants aid healing in hospitals.

Do you have the winter blues? Use this natural remedy to lift your mood

ByAmelia Journalton

By Amelia Journalton

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