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Peace Lily is the ‘ultimate’ houseplant with 7 amazing health benefits
Houseplants aren’t just for making your home look pretty, they provide loads of health benefits too, and the Peace Lily is the “ultimate” choice.
A plant expert has revealed the flower has seven different benefits, from reducing mold to helping you sleep, and is really easy to look after, even for those who struggle to keep houseplants alive.
Peace Lily has 10 health benefits
Peace Lilies are popular household plants with distinctive white flowers that stand tall above a layer of glossy, green leaves.
Jo Lambell, who founded�Beards & Daisies, calls it the “ultimate” houseplant for its extensive range of health benefits.
1. Removes toxins
Peace Lilies can filter harmful toxins from the air, like benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, ammonia, and xylene, which are commonly found in household items such as paints, cleaning products, and furniture.
2. Improves air quality
Getting rid of these toxins and other pollutants improves the overall air quality inside your home, making it easier to breathe and reducing illnesses caused by poor air quality such as respiratory issues and headaches.
3. Reduces mold
The flowers absorb excess moisture through their leaves, which can help to reduce mold spores in the air. This can stop mold from growing in damp areas such as on windows and in bathrooms, especially in the winter.
4. Releases moisture
As well as absorbing moisture, Peace Lilies also release moisture into the air through a process called transpiration. This can increase the humidity level in your home, which is good in dry environments or during winter when the indoor air is dry.
5. Helps you sleep
By improving the air quality and humidity inside your home, the pretty white flowers can result in better sleep. Quality sleep gives you more energy, improves your concentration, keeps your heart health and lowers your stress levels.
6. Boosts mood
Studies show that having plants in the house can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and improve your general mood. Putting a Peace Lily on your windowsill could be all you need for brighter, more positive days.
7. Provides peace and calm
Finally, as the name suggests, the Peace Lily is associated with peace, purity, healing, hope and tranquillity, so it can help to bring a sense of calm to your home which can help to improve your mental health.
How to care for Peace Lilies
“Caring for your peace lily is wonderfully simple, making it a perfect choice for both novice and seasoned plant lovers,” Lambell said.
They thrive in low to moderate light, so you don’t have to think about where you place them too much – they will be happy in almost any room.
You don’t need to water them that often either. Simply give the plant a good drink when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Don’t worry if you forget to water it for a day because the flower is very “forgiving” and will perk itself up again.
