{"id":108012,"date":"2020-09-07T02:31:14","date_gmt":"2020-09-07T09:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=108012"},"modified":"2026-04-15T01:39:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T08:39:32","slug":"5-plants-health-benefits-grow-indoor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/daily-living\/5-plants-health-benefits-grow-indoor\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Plants with Amazing Health Benefits to Grow in Your Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nature is incredible. You can grow majestic plants from food scraps<\/a> and even cultivate tropical fruits in your rental<\/a>. Yet, plants can do so much more, all while beautifying your home. A little bit of green space will do wonders for your apartment, and now might be the right time to do just that.<\/p>\n

It takes effort and dedication to grow plants inside. Your plants will need extra attention. You must provide lighting for your plants as one of the most important things to ensure their successful growing process. To help with that, you can consider grow lights in case your apartment does not allow lightning in every corner of your space. There are many LED grow lights guides you can read online, so you will be well informed on how to use grow lights and how your plants will benefit from them.<\/p>\n

In addition to boosting<\/span>\u00a0the overall\u00a0<\/span>air\u00a0<\/span>quality\u00a0<\/span>in a home<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2014<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and outdoors for that matter<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2014<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>plants can also help boost your health and\u00a0<\/span>treat<\/span>\u00a0minor issues. Medicina<\/span>l plants have been used by mankind\u00a0<\/span>for as long as we can remember, and\u00a0<\/span>their properties are useful today<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0as well.\u00a0<\/span>So, w<\/span>hether you plan to use them in your self-care routine,\u00a0<\/span>teas and brews, or\u00a0<\/span>simply\u00a0<\/span>to provide<\/span>\u00a0more greenery in your apartment,\u00a0<\/span>consider<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>growing\u00a0<\/span>these plants<\/span>\u00a0for your next project<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aloe\u00a0<\/span>V<\/span>era<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"aloe<\/p>\n

With\u00a0<\/span>its\u00a0<\/span>thick, dark green leaves, the aloe\u00a0<\/span>vera<\/span>\u00a0plant is a favorite<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0especially for skin treatments.\u00a0<\/span>Specifically, t<\/span>he gel\u00a0<\/span>inside the leaves of the plant contains antioxidants and other helpful compounds.\u00a0<\/span>As such, i<\/span>t\u00a0<\/span>has long been used to treat sunburns and other skin issues.\u00a0<\/span>And, while<\/span>\u00a0you might not get enough\u00a0<\/span>gel\u00a0<\/span>from one plant to\u00a0<\/span>create<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>a full recipe for a skin treatment, the\u00a0<\/span>tip<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0of the leaves<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>can still be used<\/span>\u00a0for topical application\u00a0<\/span>as<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>needed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However,\u00a0<\/span>whether\u00a0<\/span>aloe\u00a0<\/span>vera<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>can be used\u00a0<\/span>as a cure for internal problems is\u00a0<\/span>still up for\u00a0<\/span>debat<\/span>e. Th<\/span>us far, th<\/span>e research is\u00a0<\/span>in<\/span>conclusive<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and there\u00a0<\/span>could even<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>be\u00a0<\/span>some\u00a0<\/span>side effects associated with ingesting\u00a0<\/span>it<\/span>\u00a0long<\/span>–<\/span>term<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>S<\/span>o<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0if you\u2019re thinking of growing\u00a0<\/span>aloe\u00a0<\/span>vera<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>in your home,\u00a0<\/span>use it for\u00a0<\/span>skin<\/span>\u00a0care<\/span>\u00a0only.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, k<\/span>eep in mind that while t<\/span>h<\/span>is<\/span>\u00a0plant is\u00a0<\/span>great\u00a0<\/span>at<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>cleaning the air in a room,\u00a0<\/span>it\u00a0<\/span>could<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>also\u00a0<\/span>be dangerous for your pet<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Be sure to<\/span>\u00a0do your<\/span>\u00a0research\u00a0<\/span>in case\u00a0<\/span>this\u00a0<\/span>applies to<\/span>\u00a0you.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, because<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>similar to<\/span>\u00a0a succulent, aloe\u00a0<\/span>vera<\/span>\u00a0is relatively easy to grow indoors. It\u00a0<\/span>does\u00a0<\/span>need<\/span>\u00a0sunlight, but not direct<\/span>, especially during summer months when<\/span>\u00a0the sun\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0direct\u00a0<\/span>rays could\u00a0<\/span>damage<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>the plant. It also should not be over-watered<\/span>\u00a0\u2014<\/span>\u00a0wait for the soil to\u00a0<\/span>dry\u00a0<\/span>completely\u00a0<\/span>between\u00a0<\/span>waterings<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chamomile<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"chamomile\"<\/p>\n

Chamomile is an easy<\/span>–<\/span>to<\/span>–<\/span>grow plant\u00a0<\/span>with beautiful<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>blooms\u00a0<\/span>that also offers a variety<\/span>\u00a0of benefi<\/span>ts\u00a0<\/span>to<\/span>\u00a0the body.\u00a0<\/span>Often<\/span>\u00a0u<\/span>sed in teas and herbal concoctions, chamomile has\u00a0<\/span>anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties<\/span>\u00a0that may relieve<\/span>\u00a0anxiety, headaches or stomach issues.\u00a0<\/span>Plus, i<\/span>f you have\u00a0<\/span>difficulty<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>falling asleep, chamomile<\/span>\u00a0tea can help with that<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0as well. For\u00a0<\/span>external use,\u00a0<\/span>chamomile<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>can also help treat burns and ulcerations<\/span>\u00a0\u2014<\/span>\u00a0especially in the mouth<\/span>\u00a0\u2014 as well as<\/span>\u00a0colds and sore throats.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The chamomile plant is\u00a0<\/span>easy to grow indoors<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>can\u00a0<\/span>even<\/span>\u00a0be planted during the winter. It requires about\u00a0<\/span>four<\/span>\u00a0hours of sunlight per day and\u00a0<\/span>should be watered\u00a0<\/span>week<\/span>ly<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>And, although t<\/span>he plant does not grow very tall,\u00a0<\/span>it\u00a0<\/span>does\u00a0<\/span>need<\/span>\u00a0space to\u00a0<\/span>blossom properly<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>S<\/span>o<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0if you\u2019re starting from seeds in a larger pot, make sure to separate the\u00a0<\/span>b<\/span>ud<\/span>s\u00a0<\/span>while they\u2019re still small to\u00a0<\/span>ensure there<\/span>\u2019<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>plenty of space between the stems.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lavender<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"lavender\"<\/p>\n

This gorgeous plant is a favorite of the cosmetics industry, and it\u2019s no wonder<\/span>\u00a0considering\u00a0<\/span>its<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>many benefits<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>While<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>its popularity<\/span>\u00a0primarily\u00a0<\/span>derives from its fragrance and color, lavender also contains\u00a0<\/span>a\u00a0<\/span>variety of<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>compounds that can help relieve pain<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>I<\/span>t<\/span>\u2019<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0also<\/span>\u00a0frequently\u00a0<\/span>use<\/span>d<\/span>\u00a0in aromatherapy.\u00a0<\/span>What\u2019s more,\u00a0<\/span>lavender<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>helps treat<\/span>\u00a0skin<\/span>\u00a0blemishes and inflammation,<\/span>\u00a0too,<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>speeds up\u00a0<\/span>the healing of\u00a0<\/span>wound<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>formation of\u00a0<\/span>scar<\/span>\u00a0tissue<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lavender\u00a0<\/span>also\u00a0<\/span>has a calming and relaxing effect<\/span>. In fact<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>a few drops of lavender essential oil\u00a0<\/span>on a pillow or in an essential oil diffuser <\/span>can help people who struggle with insomnia or recurring pain and stress.\u00a0<\/span>A<\/span>side<\/span>\u00a0from<\/span>\u00a0the essential oil<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2014<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>which you should never ingest<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2014<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>lavender is used in teas and\u00a0<\/span>capsules<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>may also be<\/span>\u00a0infused with food to give it a\u00a0<\/span>sweet,\u00a0<\/span>pleasant<\/span>\u00a0fragrance.\u00a0<\/span>Once again, the<\/span>\u00a0research\u00a0<\/span>on lavender\u00a0<\/span>is\u00a0<\/span>in<\/span>conclusive,\u00a0<\/span>although\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>safe to say that\u00a0<\/span>it does offer<\/span>\u00a0several<\/span>\u00a0health be<\/span>nefits<\/span>. Just<\/span>\u00a0be very careful about putting it in food or ingesting it,\u00a0<\/span>which<\/span>\u00a0can present side effects.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As\u00a0<\/span>an added bonus<\/span>, the\u00a0<\/span>lavender\u00a0<\/span>plant looks amazing and\u00a0<\/span>gives off a\u00a0<\/span>pleasant fragrance\u00a0<\/span>that<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>fills the room.\u00a0<\/span>Notably, i<\/span>t<\/span>\u00a0i<\/span>s a bit trickier to grow indoors<\/span>\u00a0because it requires a lot of light<\/span>. So, be<\/span>\u00a0sure to place the plant in a south-facing window<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>not<\/span>\u00a0to<\/span>\u00a0water it too frequently, as it is\u00a0<\/span>rather low-maintenance<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Then,<\/span>\u00a0prune the tips of the plant to help it regenerate faster and produce more leaves and p<\/span>lants.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mint<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"mint\"<\/p>\n

This aromatic herb has many variations, including peppermint and spearmint, and\u00a0<\/span>is\u00a0<\/span>use<\/span>d<\/span>\u00a0in the kitchen<\/span>\u00a0to provide a strong flavor to meals and drinks.<\/span>\u00a0For instance, m<\/span>int tea is a great treatment for indigestion<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and some people suggest that it is also beneficial to people with\u00a0<\/span>irritable bowel syndrome<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>However, i<\/span>t shouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be used by people with gastro-<\/span>esophageal<\/span>\u00a0reflux<\/span>\u00a0because it can also be irritating.\u00a0<\/span>Meanwhile,\u00a0<\/span>a<\/span>s a tea,\u00a0<\/span>mint<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>is helpful in treating colds and sore throats.\u00a0<\/span>But, t<\/span>he mint oil and the pure form of menthol can be toxic if ingested\u00a0<\/span>or<\/span>\u00a0over<\/span>used, so stick to the natural plant or\u00a0<\/span>do<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>your research before using\u00a0<\/span>these types<\/span>\u00a0of mint.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This plant<\/span>\u00a0is\u00a0<\/span>easy to grow\u00a0<\/span>indoors. You can<\/span>\u00a0even<\/span>\u00a0find potted plants\u00a0<\/span>in<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>grocery stores and\u00a0<\/span>transfer one\u00a0<\/span>in<\/span>to a larger pot<\/span>\u00a0to<\/span>\u00a0keep<\/span>\u00a0in your kitchen.<\/span>\u00a0Additionally, t<\/span>he plant needs to be watered well<\/span>\u00a0and<\/span>\u00a0thrives best in indirect sunlight, so\u00a0<\/span>avoid<\/span>\u00a0over<\/span>expos<\/span>ing<\/span>\u00a0it.\u00a0<\/span>The plant<\/span>\u00a0also<\/span>\u00a0tends to bend toward<\/span>\u00a0the light, so\u00a0<\/span>rotate it every few days to maintain even growth.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aromatic Herbs<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"aromatic<\/p>\n

T<\/span>he aromatic herbs we usually use in cooking also have important health benefits.\u00a0<\/span>Besides the amazing flavors they\u00a0<\/span>add<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>to food, they also contain vitamins and compounds with anti-inflammatory and\u00a0<\/span>antioxidant properties.\u00a0<\/span>Plus, using them<\/span>\u00a0to flavor<\/span>\u00a0your<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>meals<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>can\u00a0<\/span>also\u00a0<\/span>help you reduce your consumption of oil, salt<\/span>\u00a0and sugar.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

T<\/span>here are many varieties\u00a0<\/span>of aromatic herbs\u00a0<\/span>you can grow<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>in<\/span>\u00a0a small herb garden on your balcony or\u00a0<\/span>in your kitchen<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>To begin, t<\/span>hink about what you use the most and\u00a0<\/span>start with<\/span>\u00a0that.\u00a0<\/span>For example<\/span>, basil, thyme, rosemary and oregano are\u00a0<\/span>easy to grow and<\/span>\u00a0you can start them all from seed.\u00a0<\/span>Next<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0place them in a container with good drainage<\/span>\u00a0and<\/span>\u00a0in a sunny spot where they can thrive<\/span>. Then,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>water them regularly<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2014<\/span>\u00a0but not too frequently<\/span>\u00a0as their roots can rot. Harvest the<\/span>\u00a0herbs<\/span>\u00a0a little at a time and you\u2019ll see how fast they can regenerate.\u00a0<\/span>Fresh herbs will be a game-changer for your cooking.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These are just a few of the plants that can give your health a boost, but there are so many more. Let us know which ones you\u00a0<\/span>choose<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>to grow in your apartment by tagging us in your pictures and sharing your tips\u00a0<\/span>with us.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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