Best plants for wellbeing to promote peace and productivity

NASA research examined several houseplants' leaves, soil, roots and microorganisms and found that plants can act as a natural air filter to reduce pollutants, so having plants in your home does wonders for your space. The snake plant is believed to reduce anxiety, improve air quality and aid with headaches. This medium-sized sansevieria plant is a beautiful evergreen that is easy to look after and comes in a lovely ceramic pot made from red clay crafted in Portugal.

Customer Review: "Absolutely so pleased I chose this plant and pot, well worth the money, packing was brilliant arrived in one piece."

Lavender is known to be a plant that helps with sleep, with many pillow sprays and lotions on the market promoting stress-relieving properties. Lavender is thought to slow down the heart rate and lower blood pressure, and can relieve anxiety. This pre-formed bunch of extra-long lavender stems set in a lavender base comprising nine flower heads will bring serenity to your space. We love a Lavender Plant...

If you are looking for holistic ways to get a good night's sleep, then this is an excellent plant that promotes wellbeing. Aloe Vera produces oxygen at night, which can help combat insomnia and aid your overall sleep. This plant has long, pale green strap-like leaves with a thick, fleshy texture, and the leaves are filled with a thick gel, which has many medicinal uses, such as treating burns. This plant grows best in a sunny position, needs to be watered well, and then allow to dry in between waterings.

Aloe vera plants are often associated with healing and protection, and as these plants have been used around the world for thousands of years, their healing properties are ingrained in us. This Aloe Vera Plants Mix will be a welcome addition to your space or as a housewarming gift. The plants will be an eye-catcher on any windowsill or conservatory. The plants can be kept as an assembly or planted solitaire.

Customer Review: "Teeny teeny tiny, amazingly small plant!"

The Madagascar Jasmine flower has a gentle, sweet scent that calms the body and looks truly beautiful. You can either plant them in your garden to admire their natural beauty or keep them as a houseplant. This small, star-shaped flower has a distinctive fragrance that adds a subtle lift to any living space. It only needs watering about once a week and comes in a ceramic pot that can be used long after the plant has outgrown it.

Customer Review: "Bought for a gift and when I visited and saw it at the recipient's home it was in full flower and they loved the sweet fragrance and thanked me for such a wonderful gift, I want one for myself now, too."

There is something about having vibrant green plants in an office that creates a cleaner environment. Not only because of their natural beauty but also due to plants' abilities to fight indoor air pollution – they are nature's air purifiers. This Extra Large Areca Palm Plant in Basket is a great plant to promote clear thinking and good air quality to boost productivity. This palm plant comes in a black and natural woven belly basket, ready to be admired.

Customer Review: "I ordered this for a housewarming gift. Both items were delivered as forecast. Both are well wrapped in. Excellent condition - recipient delighted and looks lovely in their home. Very happy with my order & the service/communication from John Lewis."

Golden Pothos, also known as Devil's Ivy' Rapunzel', is also an amazing air purifier that can absorb unpleasant smells can remove toxins from the air. A popular houseplant with lush foliage that produces long stems that will trail over the side of the hanging pot and make a gorgeous statement. Hang these in your hallway, balcony, porch or even in the office to improve the air quality of your space.

This Peace Lily Plant is another beautiful plant that can cleanse your indoor air and, ultimately, make your space healthier. They are also believed to improve air quality by as much as 60 per cent. And as the name suggests, they bring peace and relaxation to your space. This peace lily comes with a ceramic pot, too, making it an excellent gift.

Customer Review: "The peace plant I sent as a present to my son to brighten up his flat arrived on the due date in good condition. It is a healthy-looking plant, and the plant pot is very attractive. I would buy from Bloom & Wild again"

Rubber plants are trendy as they are low maintenance and great for removing harmful toxins, particularly formaldehyde, from your indoor space. This Ficus Robusta plant becomes more efficient at cleaning the air as time goes on too. This plant comes in a plastic grower's pot, so you will need another pot to house the plant.

Customer Review: "A lovely sturdy plant, smaller than the ad pic but still a good size. I've bought a few plants from them; they're doing well, value for money, def will buy more."

Spider plants are straightforward to grow, don't require constant attention and thrive with little maintenance. Spider plants are known to help purify the surrounding air. This variation is strongly variegated and has been bred for its lovely swirly curly leaves. It is very popular as it is so easy to grow and care for - just place it in a well-lit spot, water it, and watch it grow. As it matures, it develops stems, each of which has a baby plant to give to friends or to plant.

English Ivy is a versatile plant that's been shown to lower levels of carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, and toxins in the air. Plus, it gives your home a romantic touch with the delicate draping leaves. You can choose up to three plants and different soil mixes with this Etsy seller too.

Customer Review: "Came in excellent condition and still looking super healthy weeks on, very happy!"

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