A little temporary depression on the horizon? To feel better about yourself and change your mood, everyone has their own escapes: go for a drink with friends, go shopping, travel, enjoy a good chocolate cake or even do yoga. Others swear by the energy of plants. If you are a follower of the Chinese Feng Shui philosophy, then you know that indoor plants have the power to chase away negative vibes and offer guests a wave of well-being. To relax, bring more joy to the house and make your mind wander, you absolutely need to install one or more of these plants!
Generally speaking, indoor plants are known for giving a unique character to the place where we live. Not only do they depollute the air we breathe by purifying it and removing toxins, but as a bonus they give a majestic look to spaces and change our mood in the blink of an eye. And for good reason, in addition to their undeniable beauty and tropical style, they release certain intoxicating essences which influence our nervous system and modify our state of the moment. If you’re feeling blue, just admire a plant to immediately let yourself be transported to a lush and rejuvenating elsewhere. A kind of communion with nature that is both relaxing and invigorating.
The good thing is that each plant has its own scent that can relax you as well as uplift your mood. You will then be surrounded by emotional aromas that will take your senses on a journey. Want to find a smile again and a little balm in your heart? Treat yourself to a cocooning atmosphere for real moments of relaxation! Discover these 5 fragrant plants, easy to maintain, which will bring you a real breath of happiness.
1. Lavender
You absolutely must have it at home! This lilac flowering shrub is very famous for its anti-stress properties which facilitate relaxation and falling asleep. Lavender is ideal to have at home to calm your nerves and find the peace you lack after trying times. It is best to place this in the bedroom: this environment is conducive to the state of relaxation induced by this plant. It also has a repellent action to deter insects. Very practical for repelling flies and mosquitoes.
Lavender is a Mediterranean plant , it likes soils that are not too humid and very little water. Be careful, when it starts to dry out from the stem down, it’s a sign that you’ve overwatered it and the roots are rotting.
2. The Rose
The queen of flowers connects us to the feminine part and makes us reconnect with love. Rose is known to act deeply on the emotional sphere: it fights against nervousness, anxiety and stress. In times of sorrow, anger or even mourning, smelling a fresh rose gives us a taste for life and harmonizes all our emotions. It captivates us with its majestic beauty, its delicate fragrance and its soothing properties.
Choose a deep pot and a nutrient-rich, well-drained substrate. In summer, make sure the soil remains moist; you will need to water it daily. Every two or three years you need to transplant it so that it grows regularly and does not get sick from lack of space.
3. Jasmine
t is well known that jasmine tea has the art of relaxing us and enveloping us in well-being. This climbing plant gives off a beautiful aroma that frees us from all the tensions of everyday life and greatly relieves us. Jasmine has delicate leaves that develop star-shaped white flowers, which is where its delicious sweet scent comes from . This floral scent helps you relax after a long, stressful day. You can place this plant in a room to enjoy its scent and soothe your mind when it is tormented. When watering, try to throw away excess water 15 minutes later, as it likes to thrive in moist soil.
4. Basil
It brings to mind the sun, the holidays, the freshness of a sweet summer night with a good dish of tasty pasta! Just touching its leaves releases a fantastic aroma that softens your interior. Its aroma is so pleasant that it reduces the state of anxiety leaving a feeling of joy in your body and mind.
This aromatic plant is perfect in the kitchen, to pick up a few herbs and slip them into dishes. To top it all off, its maintenance is very easy. If you buy basil from the greengrocer, you will notice that they are usually seedlings with roots, which is ideal for you to have your plant already grown. Place it near a sunny location and remember to water it very often so that it can grow healthily.
5. The orange tree
Who doesn’t appreciate a good fresh orange juice with plenty of vitamins for breakfast? It immediately boosts the body to face the day. Nothing could be more natural than the orange tree being a wonderful plant to welcome into your home to connect you directly to moments of joy and cheerfulness. It is a traditional remedy against all kinds of ailments: nervousness, fatigue, anxiety, melancholy, hyperactivity… A real natural sedative with tranquilizing and anxiolytic properties.
If you live in an apartment, you can grow it in a pot. Choose a deep and large one. Place the plant in a sunny location and fertilize the substrate with a special citrus fertilizer. Water regularly, keeping the soil moist.
