SquareRooms Issue 181 Mid-Year 2020

2 7 SUSTAINABILITY Home office: Cactus Studies have shown that having houseplants in your home office can promote productivity, improve attention span, and prevent fatigue. When selecting a plant for your workspace, get something that’s low-maintenance so that you won’t be distracted from having to constantly for it. Some examples include cacti or succulents that prefer bright light but only require watering once a month. Marimo moss ball terrariums, on the other hand, thrive in low to medium light and only need a change of water once a week. For the bedroom: Aloe vera Your bedroom is meant to be a restful sanctuary for you to escape the hustle and bustle or to unwind after a long day. As such, opt for plant varieties that can help to filter toxins and improve air quality to ensure better sleep and relaxation. Aloe vera, spider plants, and snake plants are all excellent choices for the bedroom because they can absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen at night – all the while requiring relatively low maintenance. However, be mindful of cluttering your space with too many plants. For the bathroom: Boston fern As the bathroom experiences fluctuations of temperature and humidity much more than any other room in the house, pick plants that are sturdy enough to withstand the daily changes without wilting. Tropical plants like the Boston fern, Lucky bamboo, and orchids come to mind. Low light levels, high humidity, and warm temperatures mimic the natural conditions that these plant varieties thrive in, making your bathroom a welcoming environment. PHOTO BY BEN KOLDE ON UNSPLASH PHOTO BY ALYSSA STROHMANN ON UNSPLASH P H O T O B Y J E N T H E O D O R E O N U N S P L A S H PHOTO BY JAMES HOLLINGWORTH ON UNSPLASH