plants to calm and relax

The power plants have to reduce the body’s stress hormone cortisol is well established. Greens and whites calm us and soften our interiors by bringing nature indoors, while the sensory experiences of touch, sight, and scent enrich our spaces and evoke a feeling of tranquility.

Dendrobium orchid

Dendrobium

These towering beauties are adorned with flowers from the bottom to the top. Some of these orchids produce pure, tranquil, calming white blooms to help you destress, while their sweet, fruity scent will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed. They also possess valuable air-purifying abilities, which will make your space feel cleansed and fresh and help you tackle your day with energy and enthusiasm. See Dendrobium

Barbados aloe

Aloe vera

Not only is aloe vera an interesting structural plant for your interior, with its tall, fleshy spikes, but it can also be used to soothe your skin if you feel as though you need pampering. Use the moisturizing sap to invigorate, soothe, and cool your skin while your mind relaxes so that your whole body experiences the benefits of nature. See Barbados Aloe

Maidenhair fern

Adiantum raddianum

The soft, calming foliage of this fern flutters in the breeze like butterflies’ wings. In a hanging basket, where it can flow freely over the pot, it will create a soothing feature as the bright yet relaxing green fronds sway and rustle above you. See Maidenhair Fern

Peace lily

Spathiphyllum

The peace lily has a pure white spathe that evokes a sense of harmony and tranquility. Its purpose is to protect the true flowers, but it also contrasts beautifully with the glossy green foliage. In your home, these soothing colors will help ease those feelings of stress and strain. See Peace Lily

Weeping fig

Ficus benjamina

The fluid, arching stems of the weeping fig seem to flow like trickling water, emulating a waterfall captured in the moment. Standing like a tree in your home, it will bring the outside world inside to help you relax and feel connected to nature. The green foliage promotes feelings of calmness and safety, which in turn will give a sense of peacefulness. See Weeping Fig