How the real life of plants can make you blossom…

People ask me, “How do you take care of so many plants?” But it has never felt like taking care of them. They take care of me. They breathed life into a space in the wake of death. They were here to breathe for me when I couldn’t breathe.”

Blogger and homes expert Cassie Daughtrey’s Ode to Mother Nature, said this in a haunting interview on how her plants sustained her, bring such poetic justice to an until-recently, forgotten garden of Eden.

One that only Nanas and Alan Titchmarsh tended to.

But in today’s millennial society, something radical is happening… plants are regaining their glory.

With Cat Ladies hanging up their catnip for fertilizer and Fashionistas trading black and heels, for yoga pants and green.

We take care of her, and oh boy, does she take care of us. Oh yes, mother nature, it is good to have you home.

Literally.

Today I gift you with three super plant glories, whom, will not only thrive while making your home a Boho jungle, but can dramatically improve your health.

1. Aloe Vera- the plant that keeps on giving

Chances are you’ve probably heard of or used some kind of product that claims to contain Aloe on their labels.

This low care, arid plant, only needs to be watered deeply every one to two weeks (lookout for the top inch of soil becoming dry before watering) contains a gel like substance within the leaf that can be applied directly to the skin to soothe anything from burns and frostbite, to psoriasis, acne and cold sores.

Keep her in indirect sun and follow a low-watering routine and she will keep on giving (literally).
Last year I became the proud midwife to 24 Aloe Vera babies, and in turn my nearest and dearest became the proud foster parents of little baby aloes.

2. English Ivy

Oh Ivy, the bane of my poor mother’s existence, piercing the bricks and mortar to extend your outside wall territory to the comfort of my living room.
You are a resilient, hardy mistress that will make her way in almost any environment.

Yet, despite her tough exterior, she has a more tender intention.
According to NASA’s Clean Air Study, English Ivy is effective at cleansing benzene, formaldehyde, xylene and other toxins from the air.
Better air quality = better sleep quality.

Bye bye counting sheep.

Additionally, other studies have indicated English Ivy can help reduce mold in your home.

So that’s settled – hang English Ivy from rope ceiling planters for a stylish, cascading, beauty remedy for sleepless nights.

3. Lavender

Yes! Lavender is the true English Rose; Lavender exudes femininity all grown up.
Lavender holds a sacred place in nature and with its bursts of violet and fragrance it is considered one of the most delicate and precious. And with good reason.
Lavenders aroma has a gentle and pleasant aroma that has been used for centuries for its stress relieving benefits and are often used in spa products like bath salts candles and skincare creams.

Lavender is ever modest, only asking to be watered when its soil becomes dry again.
Aka, hello brown thumbed pamper princesses! We are bringing the spa home!

Sprinkle the flowers in your bath after a long day or rub on your wrists and neck for a subtle, no nasties fragrance. Lavender is truly a house plant that needs to be part of your home jungle this year!

So there it is. The Plants That Make You Bloom.

I will leave you with a quote from the previously mentioned interview with Cassie Daughtrey: “People always tell me, ‘I cant keep a plant alive’. And my answer to that is, ‘Go get 10 plants, because we are not meant to be alone, and neither are plants’. I’m able to keep all of these plants alive. They’re vibrating harmoniously together. They’re friends. Plants are magic.”

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