Here is How To Make Your House Smell Good With Just Houseplants
Houseplants add a certain beauty to any home. However, they are more than just a pretty addition to a room. They can also fill the space with beautiful aromas that will fill you with positivity. So, which magical flowers can make your house smell good? Read on and see.
Houseplants add a certain beauty to any home
How To Make Your House Smell Good With Plants
What aren’t plants good for ?! They help purify the air, they help you sleep better, and they look beautiful while doing it. However, their benefits don’t end there. They can also make your home smell better than it ever has. All you need to know is which plants to pick.
Plants can also make your home smell better
#Lavender
Ah, lavender. One of the best smelling plants out there, and it also looks beautiful too. You can easily grow lavender at home as long as you give it plenty of light, let it dry out between watering and prune it when needed. This plant was used to mask odors and used as a perfume in ancient times. And it still does a pretty good job at doing so. It also has a relaxing effect on the mind.
You can easily grow lavender at home
#Orchids
The beautiful orchids have a smell just as pleasant as them. These flowers come in a variety of colors and each has its own unique scent. If you plan on using this plant to bring in a fresh smell and not only a pop of color, it’s best to seek out varieties that provide stronger scents. Plenty of orchid varieties offer a strong, sweet smell.
These flowers come in a variety of colors
#Jasmine
Not all jasmine varieties are fragrant. That’s why you’ll need to look into varieties such as Jasminum Polyanthum, the Azores Jasmine and the Arabian Jasmine. This plant’s beautiful white flowers give off a soft, beautiful, flowery scent that will fill you with delight every time you walk inside your home.
Not all jasmine varieties are fragrant
#Scented Geranium
You will be amazed how many aromas this fragrant plant has to offer the world. Your home can smell like anything you want – ginger, chocolate, lemon, nutmeg, rose and so much more. This plant also comes in a variety of textures, colors, and shapes. It’s truly a really cool plant.
Your home can smell like anything you want
#Eucalyptus
If you don’t want a blooming plant in your home, but rather something leafy green but still smelling amazing, then eucalyptus is the plant for you. The plant comes in plenty of color variations, but all smell beautiful. It can really create a spa like feel to any room. This plant does well in direct and interdict light and also handles moisture well.
The plant comes in plenty of color variations, but all smell beautiful
#Gardenia
The beautiful gardenia is a joy both to the eyes and the nose. While they are often thought of as only outdoor flowers, they can also thrive inside. These flowers are used in perfumes, body washes, shampoos and lotions due to their amazing smell. They have a peachy, clean, fresh smell to them. Fun fact: Gardenias were Coco Chanel’s favorite flower.
The beautiful gardenia is a joy both to the eyes and the nose
#Citrus Tree
If you like to have something unique in your home you can grow your very own lemon tree or orange tree. It’s up to you! While this isn’t for beginner gardeners, adding a citrus tree to your home will add a fresh, citrus smell to it. So, if you enjoy such smells, we highly recommended looking into getting a tree. It also gives off an amazing aesthetic vibe to pretty much any room.
Have something unique in your home like your very own lemon tree
#Lemon Balm
If you don’t have enough space to grow a citrus tree in your home, the lemon balm is the next best thing. That is if you enjoy a citrus smell. This plant is a member of the mint family and has a yummy, lemony, tart smell. And one of the best things about it is that it grows quite easily, is in general a low-maintenance plant and once it starts growing it’s hard to stop it. All you need to do is give it plenty of sunlight and water it from time to time.
This plant is a member of the mint family
So, now you know how to make your house smell good with only houseplants. We hope you found this article useful. Now you can create a beautiful and fresh smelling home by just adding a couple of pretty plants.
Now you know how to make your house smell good
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