8 reasons why houseplants can boost your wellbeing

DOTTED around rooms, houseplants are pretty to look at and add colour and charm — but their credentials don’t end there. 

They’re also known for a host of wellbeing-boosting benefits, and having them in your home could enhance your mood and physical health.

For one thing, they are terrific anti-pollutants, absorbing nasty chemicals such as formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen found in cleaning products, toilet paper, facial tissues and paper towels.