As I presented a mother’s day gift to my mommy, the first question my dad popped “where’s my gift? I told him to wait for father’s day. This created even more pressure on me to get him a perfect father’s day gift that he can flaunt. Well, after a lot of brainstorming, I figured out that plants can actually be a useful gift for him. Plans are known to kill toxins, remove pollutants from the air, leaving much fresher air to breathe in. We all love our dad, so what can be better than a gift of health?
Daddies work day and night to give us a better life. They have the responsibility to feed their family, educate kids, and keep mommy happy. We can only imagine the amount of stress they have on their mind. Stress is never good for health. So, what if your gift can prove to be a stress buster for him? Plants are known to calm the mind and nerves and put people in a better mood. Here is a list of houseplants that are the best pick for a father’s day gift. Put them in his bedroom and let them soak away all his anxiety and stress.
Snake plant
This is a famous name when it comes to house plants. It is the most popular plant that is found in people’s interior space. Well, with snake plants, you have all the reasons to present it as a father’s day gift. This plant converts carbon dioxide into oxygen at night, something not very common amongst other plants. Your dad will have a peaceful sleep with an increased amount of oxygen. The plant purifies air too, so keep it in indirect sunlight. Water it occasionally for best growth.
English ivy
This plant is a trailing beauty, a plant that is upon NASA’s must-have list. This plant is extremely useful to absorb harmful chemicals like xylene, toluene, and benzene from the air. These are the most commonly found toxins inside the home. The plant also clears the air for mold, also improving the allergy symptoms. It is definitely a must have plant for your dad’s bedroom. The plant likes moderate light, so it can be kept or hung near a window.
Peace lily
This is a flowering plant on the list. The flower that this plant gives is an unusual one. It has a beautiful white bloom with a long bud in the center. Other than being pretty, this plant too is an air purifying plant that fights toxins like acetone, alcohols, benzene, formaldehyde etc. keep the plant in moderate to bright but indirect sunlight and see it bloom in the room. The plant is actually very fuss free because it does not require water until the soil is dry.
Lavender
The fragrance of lavender is perceived as an incredible aid for relaxation and a calm mind. Lavender has been proven to bring down our pulse, feeling of anxiety, blood pressure which is the reason it’s an ideal plant for dad’s bedroom. As I mentioned, daddies carry a lot of stress, they need good sleep. It’s quite possible that this most prestigious plant help you sleep peacefully. Some studies even showed that the aroma of lavender in shower oil calms little kids and puts them to quiet sleep, leading to lessening pressure on the mother. Lavender plants like warmth and daylight, so place yours on a bright windowsill in your dad’s bedroom. Your dad will love the aroma it will add to his room.
These are some plants that you can give to your daddy.
