Houseplant Appreciation Day

National Houseplant Appreciation Day is dedicated to the silent inhabitants of our home. They are beautiful in the rays of the morning sun and always cheer up. Did you know that many people talk to them and claim that it works like therapy?

History

Plants were grown in ancient times – this is evidenced by the found frescoes with images of pots. More than a thousand years ago, this was done in China, in the East. The Greeks and Romans joined them. It is noteworthy that during the excavations of the famous Pompeii, the researchers found that the villas were decorated with flowers. As you understand, it is difficult to answer the question of who founded this hobby!

National Day was invented and successfully introduced by a network of Gardeners who could not leave the world without a celebration. In many families, there are plants on the windows, they are watered, cherished, they look forward to flowering, they worry if they get sick from a lack of sunlight. If you have never grown plants at home, today is the day to start the first living flower!

Interesting facts

Houseplants:

• make the apartment cozy, humidify the air, combine with any interior – this is an ideal element of decor;
• reduce the effect of electromagnetic radiation – certain types are specially placed near TVs, computers;
• intended for allergy sufferers – contact with many species does not cause symptoms;
• secrete essential oils that have a positive effect on the nervous system and reduce stress;
• require attention and proper care, then they will delight with beauty for many years!

How to celebrate

Carry out the necessary procedures at the National Houseplant Appreciation Day – refresh the flowers, add water, transplant into a spacious pot. Before any action, be sure to find out about the care of a particular species, so as not to make things worse. Purchase relevant literature or talk to a professional.

When is Houseplant Appreciation Day celebrated in 2024?

Houseplant Appreciation Day is observed on January 10 each year.

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