Women are varied and complex people, but most can agree on one thing: the desire for flowers. Being brought flowers to celebrate a win or be reminded simply that you’re loved is incredibly meaningful for a woman. It’s an offering to her feminine divinity and a reminder of her worth.
Beyond the romantic gesture, flowers are actually extremely beneficial. Whether someone is getting them for you or you’re upkeeping your flower arrangement on your own, here are some reasons why every woman should keep fresh flowers in her home.
Why Should You Have Fresh Flowers?
As feminine creatures, keeping flowers in your home is like bringing offerings to your sacred temple. It’s an act of intertwining beauty and nature into your personal space. However, there are also many scientific and psychological benefits to having flowers in the house.
Improved Air Quality
Similar to most plants, fresh flowers can remove toxins and pollutants from the air, making the air you breathe in your home cleaner and healthier. Flowers, like peace lilies, gerberas and bromelias, can even improve a night’s rest, as they give off large amounts of oxygen. Their fragrant smell also uplifts and serves as a natural home scent.
Reduced Stress
Between their vibrant colors and sheer beauty, research shows that seeing flowers every day can help reduce stress and anxiety, and improve mood. In fact, a Harvard study by Nancy Etcoff in 2006 noted that those who had placed flowers around their homes in visible locations experienced a noticeable increase in their sense of joy as well as higher compassion towards other people.
Enhanced Decor
When it comes to beautifying a room, there’s nothing more aesthetically pleasing than a beautiful bouquet. Fresh flowers can complement any existing decor and make your space feel more inviting. If your space needs some brightening, opt for brighter flowers and zestier arrangements.
Health Benefits
There are countless health benefits to having fresh flowers. In fact, some research suggests that plants can help patients in hospital rooms recover faster and require less medicine. Caretaking for the flowers also provide a sense of duty and satisfaction that can bring meaning and longevity into ones life.
Flowers To Choose
The kind of flowers you bring into your home truly depend on your intention. If you’re inviting in joy and prosperity, sunflowers are highly symbolic. White flowers, like peace lilies, can amplify fertility and cleansing, while blush pink roses can signify the ushering in of new love and connection.
If you’re choosing flowers for their fragrance potential, hyacinths, garden roses, peonies, oriental lilies, freesia, lily of the valley, gardenia or honeysuckle are best.
It’s ideal to switch out your flower arrangement every two weeks, so long as you can keep your bouquet looking healthy for that long. In terms of longevity, consider flowers that last longer like chrysanthemums, alstroemeria, or lilies. You can also extend the life of your flowers by giving the stems a fresh cut before placing them in water.