Some studies and research indicate that houseplants have a significant impact on physical health in general and mental health in particular, but there are few available studies on this subject and we need more studies to prove the positive impact of houseplants on health.
Some studies conducted on house plants found that plants convert the carbon dioxide that we excrete through the process of respiration into oxygen through the process of photosynthesis, which often occurs during the day, and also help in purifying the air and removing harmful substances and pollutants from the air as well as helping In removing allergens, and thus have a positive effect on the health of the individual, especially for patients who suffer from symptoms of allergy and asthma.
Also, one study found that offices containing plants had a significant decrease in complaints related to coughing, fatigue, dry throat, and dry skin following plants were placed in them.
On the other hand, there are studies that deny that houseplants have an effective role in purifying the air or removing harmful substances because their small number or size does not help to purify the air significantly, but on the other hand, many studies have confirmed the significant impact on mental health, reducing stress and improving memory, as well Some studies have suggested placing plants in the rooms of people suffering from depression or dementia.
There are many plant experts as well as researchers recommend placing houseplants in various parts of the house, and it should be noted that it is impossible to guess the number of plants that may be necessary to purify the air from polluted materials, but one plant expert recommends placing at least two plants per 100 square feet of space internal.
As mentioned earlier, houseplants have many benefits, and some studies have found that there are plants that convert carbon dioxide into oxygen even at night, which may help you sleep better at night.
There is no doubt the positive effect of house plants, but these plants may also have some negative effects, including that they may be infected with mold or fungus, which may spread in the air and the person will be exposed to them and have a negative effect on his health and cause him diseases, especially if the person suffers from asthma or allergies.
Also, some plants, such as plants that contain pollen and spores, can irritate allergies, whether allergic rhinitis or asthma, as well as skin allergies. It is better to avoid placing them at home.
It is worth noting that houseplants need constant care and cleaning because harmful insects can multiply on them and dust may also collect on their leaves and thus may irritate allergies or asthma in some people.
In the end, we recommend the acquisition of house plants because of their positive impact on the individual and his family, and we also recommend seeking the help of plant experts to find out what type of plants are suitable for placing indoors.
