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What is this plant that purifies the environment and improves sleep?
Like many other types of plants that have useful properties to improve the quality of the environment, this plant is also known to eliminate humidity and purify the air.
But its other great advantage is above all to improve the quality of sleep. Let’s stop the suspense: it is the splendid gardenia, an evergreen shrub native to South Africa and Asia. It stands out for its white petals, bright green leaves and elegant jasmine-scented flowers.
Having a gardenia at home is not only useful for making the air clean and healthy, absorbing carbon dioxide, but also for sleeping at night. As a bonus, it’s so beautiful to look at that it immediately puts us in a good mood. In fact, the gardenia has this peculiarity to relax the environment. Its unique aroma drives away anxiety and stress in a short time. However, this plant is not easy to grow, it has specific and varied needs for its growth and flowering. Therefore, if you want to keep it as long as possible, it is absolutely necessary to take care of it and maintain it with patience and delicacy.
How to care for this plant?
How to take good care of your gardenia to make the most of all its benefits?
First of all, it should never be exposed to drafts or placed near heat sources. So choose a bright place but without direct sunlight. Warning: Do not install near a radiator to avoid dehydration. It needs acidic soil and a temperature that never drops below 10 degrees.
Therefore, growing it at home is possible, but you have to take some precautions so that your plant can live well and without problems.
As a rule, gardenia requires constant humidity. To promote natural moist conditions, place in a container of clay pebbles or gravel like this one, which should always be soaked with water. In spring and summer, water it regularly without drowning it . If the soil dries out, water it up to twice a week. Also spray water on its leaves. In fall and winter, wait for the soil to dry halfway before watering. Finally, make sure that the water used is room temperature and not chalky.
What houseplants help you sleep better?
In addition to the gardenia, there are other plants that promote sleep and that you cannot miss having in your bedroom:
- Read peace.
- English ivy.
- Lavender.
- Aloe vera.
- Palma areca.
- Snake plant.
Considered one of the most beautiful indoor plants, the gardenia is therefore a great ally in the fight against insomnia and makes it easier to fall asleep. According to a German study, this shrub is even more effective than Valium in relieving anxiety and reducing stress.
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