The benefits of growing flowers

my country has a very long history of flower cultivation, which began as early as the Neolithic Age three thousand years ago. By the Spring and Autumn Period, there were already books discussing chrysanthemums. By the Tang Dynasty, the level of flower cultivation in my country had improved to a certain extent. So what are the benefits of growing flowers that fascinate generation after generation? For people in modern society, the benefits of growing flowers mainly include the following five points.

1. Purify the air, isolate pollution, and improve air quality

As we all know, plants can purify the air by absorbing carbon dioxide in the air and releasing a large amount of oxygen. Flowers are a type of plant and naturally have this function. According to measurements, if ten medium-sized flowers are placed in a standard room, the number of negative ions in the air can be increased to 2 to 2.5 times the original amount. The increase in negative ions will make people feel that the air has become fresher, thus achieving the effect of purifying the air. Growing flowers indoors can not only absorb carbon dioxide in the air and emit a large amount of oxygen, but also absorb and transform possible formaldehyde and nitrogen oxides, such as spider plants, aloe vera and daffodils. In addition, growing flowers can block dust, effectively reduce the dust content in the air, isolate dust pollution, and prevent people from inhaling it when breathing. Orchids, osmanthus, and ivy all have these effects. By absorbing harmful gases in the air and releasing oxygen, and then isolating atmospheric dust, flowers can significantly improve air quality.

2. Isolate noise, adjust temperature and humidity, and avoid some diseases

Flowers are known as natural "noise reducers". Lush and lush flowers and trees can absorb and block noise. According to scientific calculations, if there are patches of flowers indoors, the noise can be reduced to 26 to 43 decibels at the lowest, while roadside trees can reduce the noise by 8 to 10 decibels, which is significantly lower than the noise reduction effect of flowers. Flowers and trees generally absorb noise transmitted through the air and block dust through the pores and dense, rough hairs on their surfaces. In addition, flowers are natural "air conditioners" that can regulate the temperature and humidity in the air. This is why countries call for afforestation in the context of global warming. In the hot summer, green plants can lower the temperature by three to five degrees, effectively isolating the heat, while in the cold winter they can also provide insulation. Because flowers can dehumidify and regulate temperature, they can keep the room dry, thus allowing people to avoid certain diseases such as arthritis and rheumatism to a certain extent.

3. Fight bacteria, enhance immunity and promote physical health

Flowers such as anthurium, white anthurium, azalea and ivy can be placed indoors to release some substances with bactericidal functions, help absorb harmful toxins in the indoor air, and then release substances and gases that are beneficial to human health after a cycle. However, flowers such as jasmine and lilac can rely on their own fragrance to quickly kill native bacteria within five minutes, with significant effects. Lavender and rosemary can also effectively fight harmful bacteria and can be made into dried flowers and stored indoors. In this way, by absorbing harmful bacteria and harmful gases in the air and releasing beneficial gases, it can enhance the body's immunity for some people who are sensitive to air components. For example, Boston chrysanthemum can also effectively remove some fungal spores in the air. If the spores are inhaled into the body through breathing, it will cause coughing problems. Growing this kind of flowers can reduce the occurrence of respiratory diseases and protect them from some fungi. In addition, people can prevent and cure diseases and strengthen their bodies by smelling the fragrance of flowers or even by growing flowers. For example, the fragrance of chrysanthemum can remove heat and improve eyesight, and it has a good effect on people suffering from viral colds; people with neurasthenia and poor sleep quality can place lemons in front of the bed, as the fragrance of lemons can calm the mind and promote sleep; patients with tuberculosis can grow some jasmine and other flowers, as the bactericidal substances released by crape myrtle and jasmine are very effective in eliminating tuberculosis bacteria.

4. Decorate space, increase vitality, and relieve visual pressure

Modern people are accustomed to placing flowers in balconies, living rooms, bedrooms, study rooms and other places. They can decorate the environment and prevent the space from appearing too monotonous, boring and dull. Flowers are bright and colorful and can improve the atmosphere of your home, adding natural color and vitality. Whether in the bedroom, study or office at home, the tools people often use are mostly electronic products such as mobile phones, tablets and computers. Nowadays, fewer and fewer people read paper books, but more and more people use mobile phones, Kindle and other readers. Over time, people will feel visual fatigue. The radiation generated by long-term use of electronic products will increase the pressure on the human eye, making it difficult for people to bear, and they often feel raw and sour. Growing flowers can help people improve this problem. Different colors often have different effects. Pure and elegant colors such as blue, green and white can give people a quiet and refreshing feeling, while bright and colorful colors such as red, orange and yellow can give people a warm and warm feeling. The colors of flowers are similar. The different colors of flowers can affect the substances in the human body that transmit information to nerve and muscle cells, thereby regulating a person's spirit and emotions. Those who suffer from eye fatigue or even vision loss from long-term computer work can choose to grow some foliage plants, such as green ivy, dwarf banana, mint, orchid, jasmine, etc., at desks, windowsills and other places where they can see them. These plants can help protect the eyes, relieve visual pressure, and refresh the mind, increase concentration at work, and thus improve work efficiency.

5. Enrich life, relieve stress, and improve quality of life

Modern people live at a fast pace and have great work pressure, so the space for social life and leisure life has been greatly compressed. They even don't have the time or mood to pick up some of their previous hobbies. During holidays, they stay in the house and sleep until noon. The quality of life has dropped sharply, and over time, people tend to live like an isolated island. But when you are alone, you might as well plant some flowers and grow some grass. Flowers and plants all have life, and growing flowers is like caring for a new life. You have expectations, cherishments, and sacrifices every day. The process of waiting for the flowers to grow is a process of enriching your life and inner world. It is also a process of letting go of worries and pressure and returning to a positive, peaceful and leisurely life. By growing flowers, people can fill their spare time that has nowhere to go, and even make friends with flower lovers, discussing and waiting for the growth of flowers together. They can also use real-time photography to record every bit of the growth of the flowers, share them in their social circles, share the beauty with friends, and let flowers become the color of their monotonous lives and a new spiritual sustenance. When you see the flowers blooming with your own eyes, you will feel happy and joyful from the bottom of your heart. Making the flowers bloom through your own efforts and labor can also inspire self-confidence and make people maintain an optimistic attitude towards life. At the same time, you can also gain beauty, killing two birds with one stone. Therefore, growing flowers can enrich people's leisure life, release pressure from work and life, cultivate sentiment and improve the quality of life.

After talking about so many benefits of growing flowers, are you still not tempted? Start growing flowers right away, learn about flowers and carefully choose suitable flower species, bring them home, care for them carefully, and cultivate them meticulously. The process of waiting for a flower to bloom is the process of making yourself a better person. As long as we give flowers enough care, they will give us back a healthy state and a high quality of life.