National Houseplant Appreciation Day 2021: From Money Plant to Tulsi, 8 Perfect Houseplants for a Healthy & Beautiful Home

Every year National Houseplant Appreciation Day is observed on January 10 and just like the name suggests, the day is dedicated to appreciating the houseplants and their importance. The day is said to be celebrated after the holiday season is over to help us get over the post-holidays blues!  The idea is to remind you of the freshness and vibrancy that plants bring to our homes. Houseplants are more than just a tint of green int our homes, they bring health, happiness and life to our homes and National Houseplant Appreciation Day is about appreciating the innumerable and irreplaceable benefits of having an indoor plant. Here are a few easy-to-keep plants you can rear at your home easily:

Tulsi plant

The Tulsi plant is not only an auspicious plant important for the Hindus BUT holds immense health benefits. Planting a basil plant is said to prevent negative thoughts and energy from entering your house or your mind. Because the Tulsi plant dissipates all types of negative energy. According to Ayurveda, Tulsi leaves are great for cold, cough and overall immune system. Keeping this plant around you can come in handy. Breathe Clean: 6 Best Indoor Plants to Purify the Air in Your Home. 

Money plant

Money plant as the name suggest is said to bring in money, happiness and prosperity in life. It is said that one must buy it and not plant if stolen or borrowed. It purifies the air around and looks great too. Also, it can survive in just water.

Succulents

Succulents need very less water and look super pretty! What else do you want? Adorn your house with succulents. Some are so small that they hardly take any space.

Rose

When it comes to flowering plants. Rose always wins. It is beautiful, smells good and also makes up for a nice present for your spouse.  One can also have Champa, jasmine, marigold, etc. Its aroma gives and fragrance reaches every corner of the house and is also known to relieve mental stress.

Turmeric

Turmeric is a boon of a plant. It is also considered a great idea to plant turmeric because of its benefits. You can use its leaves for teas and you can stop buying turmeric from outside.

Mint/Coriander

In the kitchen, mint, coriander, spinach and green chillies can be planted in small pots. According to Vastushastra, it is great for the kitchen.

Bamboo

You can easily buy small Bamboo plants. It is considered a symbol of longevity, prosperity and happiness. This lucky plant is usually kept in groups such as two stalks, three stalks and five stalks. It promotes good health, success, overall development of the whole family.

Aloe vera

Aloe vera can be used for umpteen number of things. Burn or cut? Aloe Vera. Skincare? Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera plant is also said to absorb most of the carbon dioxide and release oxygen. If you plant aloe vera then you can use it on your skin every day.

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