3 Benefits of keeping Snake Plants in your Home

Odds are that even if you’re completely unfamiliar with the term “snake plant,” you’ve seen one around. The snake plant, or Dracaena trifasciata, are perennial succulents that grow year-round with sturdy, sword-shaped leaves to help retain their water for long periods of time.

Though there are many types of snake plants, such as the Mother-in-law’s tongue, the Braided Snake and the Laurentii, they all possess the same benefits that have led to their immense popularity among households.

Filter Air

Succulents are known for their ability to purify your air quality indoors, but the snake plant is particularly unique as one of the few plants that continues this throughout the night. In a study by NASA, they even praised the mother-in-law’s tongue in particular for its remarkable air-purifying capabilities!

While they regularly take in carbon dioxide, they also absorb other dangerous and toxic elements such as benzene, formaldehyde, toluene, xylene and trichloroethylene; some of which are known to cause cancer.

The extra oxygen and moisture released as a result of the air-purifying process is also helpful for anyone suffering from allergies, functioning as a humidifier that combats the effect of various allergens like dust and dander.

Improve Mental Health

Snake plants are easy to care for and difficult to kill, making it great for first-time plant owners! They are resilient, with little need for water and easily adaptable to various indoor, outdoor, and low-light environments. This low maintenance lifestyle makes them not only an easy introduction into plant ownership, but a pleasant addition for an existing plant parent.

An article from 2018 established the concept that plants play a positive role in our mental state, improving our task performance, health, and generally reducing our levels of stress. Further studies by Texas A&M have supported this concept, proving that the introduction of a natural environment, such as plants, into the workplace creates a more positive work environment and reduces blood pressure.

Nobody is sure whether this effect is a result of their appearance or simply a reminder of nature, but whatever the reason, they remain a positive presence in their various environments.

Increase Productivity and Focus

Feng shui, an ancient Chinese practice designed to align one’s energies with their surroundings, believes that the snake plant absorbs negative energies and helps to promote learning. Though it’s not an exact science, this particular belief has been supported by a wide range of studies that all confirm the positive effect of plants in the work environment with an up to 20% increase in quality compared to work done in locations devoid of nature!

Small ornamental plants or succulents, such as the Mother-in-law’s tongue, are particularly helpful due to their small size as they can easily fit on your desk at work or in your home office without taking up much space. Can you imagine trying to fit a massive 14-foot sunflower plant in your office? No thank you.

Takeaway

Snake plants are not only visually striking but have been proven to have positive effects on both your physical and mental health. They’re an easy, low-maintenance plant that is good for both first-time plant parents and anyone seeking to add a calming presence to their home.

Check out our store if you’re interested in adding a snake plant to your home today!