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The main reason why succulents are being chosen as the houseplants of choice for many people is because it requires very minimal effort to live. Unlike other houseplants that have to be watered daily, put under the sun for a specific amount of time, and fertilized weekly or monthly, succulents at home can live on their own without its owner having to exert too much effort making it last.

Even people who don’t have a green thumb and probably unintentionally killed houseplants before can take care of succulents like CAL Farms Beautiful 36 of 2″ Assorted Succulents. And because of the proliferation of succulents just about anywhere, almost anyone now can start their own succulent “garden” indoors.

1. Succulents help you breathe easier.

Humans and plants co-exist and rely on each other to survive and for sustenance. Plants, as we know, releases oxygen which humans need in order to breathe. We then breathe in that oxygen and we release carbon dioxide, which plants absorb in order to release more oxygen into the air. This process occurs in the day because at night, most plants have to “rest” and that is why we sometimes feel suffocated at night time. But the good thing is that some succulents do this process all-day-long. They continue to be a part of this process even at night and produces more oxygen as we sleep. That’s why having succulents at home will help us breathe better because of the fresh air that they produce.

2. Succulents calm you down.

Having succulents in your home or your office will make you more productive. Studies have found out that having indoor plants calms the mind and relaxes your mood. In fact, your mood can be boosted by up to 15 percent. We’re not entirely sure if it’s the textural pattern of the cacti and the colorful rosettes that make us feel better, but the presence of nature inside our homes or offices alleviates our mood enough to make us more productive in our personal and professional lives.

3. Succulents can treat ailments.

Succulents are not only great for producing oxygen and helping us calm down, it can also treat a host of illnesses and ailments. This benefit has been around for centuries when plants are grinded and used to treat wounds and scars. Succulents contain healing properties. Agave, for example, is a natural antiseptic, meaning you can use it to treat burns and cuts. Aloe Vera can help ease sunburns, and heal cuts and bruises. When used as cream or lotion, it can also treat scars and other skin abrasions. Aloe Vera can also be taken internally to treat fever, bowel diseases, and other conditions.

4. Succulents can live anywhere.

Whether you live in an apartment, a mansion, a house, a condo, a dorm room, succulents are the perfect choice if you want to add a bit of “nature” in your living space. Succulents don’t have to be in pots. They can be in teacups, orbs, mason jars, and hanging planters. If you don’t have that much space, you can simply hang them by the windowsill. They would still be as beneficial as they are when they are simply potted and used as centerpieces.

Succulent houseplants are not only good as decorations and party favors. Although they bring a lot of personality and greenery in your home, that’s not the only reason why you should start collecting succulents. Not mentioning the fact that they can live even in the harshest environments, they also provide a host of health benefits.

Here are the five health benefits of succulents:

1. They Help You Breathe Better

Even succulents go through the process of photosynthesis, which releases oxygen that help people breathe better. But while other plants respire like human during the night and release carbon dioxide, succulents and a few other plants like orchids and areca palms keep producing oxygen. To breathe even better and for a better night’s sleep, move the succulents to your room.

2. They Cleanse the Air

Like snake plant and aloe vera, succulents are excellent at purifying the air by cleansing it and removing all kinds of toxins. According to a research by NASA, succulents are able to remove about 87 percent of volatile organic compounds (VOC), examples of which are benzene and formaldehyde, which are found in rugs, cigarette smoke, books and ink, and grocery bags. You can use these plants in the libraries and other study rooms.

3. They Prevent Diseases

Do you know how important moisture is inside your homes? About 10 percent of the moisture found in the atmosphere comes from water released by plants. When you have succulents like CAL Farms Beautiful 36 of 2”Assorted Succulents in your homes, you can improve the humidity there and prevent colds, dry skin, dry cough, and sore throat. Based on a study made by the Agricultural University in Norway, the presence of plants in the office reduces the sickness rate by at least 60 percent. It added that the more employees see plants inside their offices and breath oxygen released by these succulents, the better they are able to breathe and the less likely they’ll take a leave of absence.

4. They Help Keep You Focus and Become Attentive

Rooms with plants help improve the attentiveness and the concentration of students and workers. A number of studies found out that they are able to use their brains to their full capacities when they are surrounded by plants in their offices or in their rooms. Memory retention can be boosted by as much as 20 percent when plants are present basing from a study conducted by the University of Michigan. Succulents are highly recommended because they don’t take up much space on your office desk.

5. They Allow Quicker Recovery

If you ever wondered why there are usually succulents in hospital rooms, this is the reason why. Succulents can reduce flu-like symptoms, headaches, coughs, and fevers and therefore, lessen the likeliness of having to take pain medication for various types of illnesses. They have also been proven to lower blood pressure and heart rate, as well as allow the patients to feel less fatigued and anxious.

These five reasons on why succulents can improve the quality of life and help you live healthier are enough to make you buy two or more of these beautiful houseplants.

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