20 | T HE B A R OSSA M AG // GA RDENING
WORDS BY KRISTEE SEMMLER
THE BAROSSA NURSERY
On trend, plant addict, crazy plant lady,
indoor jungle, obsession are all terms I’m
seeing more and more when referring to
indoor plants. I’ve seen Facebook posts
of people who have upward of 90 indoor
plants in their home!
I don’t have that number in my home, but
I’m pretty proud of my indoor lovelies
and could not imagine my home without
them!
They not only look amazing and bring
my home to life, but the health benefits
are pretty darn impressive too! First and
foremost of importance to me, especially
with a baby in the house, is that they
reduce the toxins in the air and improve
air quality within the home.
Indoor plants....
the new obsession
Studies suggest they can remove up to
90% of some toxins! Impressive!
The more plants in a room, the more
toxins absorbed and the more oxygen
released.
I have two huge and healthy mother-
in-law’s tongues or Sansevieras which
are one of only a few plants that release
oxygen at night, ensuring a great and
healthy sleep!
I also love the ‘feel good’ vibes that indoor
plants give off.
We can call that improving well being.
Indoor plants and ‘green’ views are known
to make people happier, have proven to
improve concentration and reduce stress.
I can attest to this - when I take my plants
outside to liquid feed.
I don’t feel nearly as happy or house
proud as I do when they are inside, quietly
making my home look better, and me feel
better, with their shiny green leaves and
beautiful lushness!
The indoor plant trend has taken off and
is set to continue for years to come.
This is one obsession we should all get on
board within our homes and workplaces
- the health benefits are just too good to
ignore (no dieting or exercise required
either!)
Going into winter when the nights are
dark and the days are grey, these green
beauties bring a pop of fresh colour into
our homes - And they just make any space
look so much better!
Now to choose my next plant to add to my
indoor jungle.... happy indoor gardening!
My top five hardy indoor plants:
• Zanzibar gem - if you forget to water
your plants this one’s for you! It thrives
on neglect!
• Kentia palms and parlour palms - lush
and green and easy to grow.
• Mother in laws tongue - requires little
water/ care and releases oxygen at night.
• Devil’s ivy - gorgeous trailing plant
that looks awesome hanging down from
a shelf or bookcase.
• Spider plant - variegated leaves give
great colour and these guys are super
easy to grow.
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