Why Growing Houseplants Is Good For The Planet
Earth Day is officially this Tuesday!
And while it’s easy to get caught up in all the big headlines, melting ice caps, plastic bans, and compostable everything, sometimes the most meaningful impact happens in small, green corners of our homes.
No, houseplants aren’t air-purifying miracle machines. We talked about this recently (unless you’ve got a thousand ferns in a sealed lab).
But that doesn’t mean they don’t make a difference.
Here’s how growing houseplants really does help the planet:
1. They turn you into a slower shopper
When you’ve got propagation down especially, you stop buying new plants just for the thrill. One happy Pothos can turn into ten. And suddenly, you’re trading cuttings, rehoming pups, and building a collection that doesn’t rely on mass-produced imports.
2. They kickstart better habits
Caring for plants leads to other mindful choices, composting, using less plastic, recycling soil, or simply thinking twice before binning a wilted leaf. It’s a subtle shift, but it adds up.
3. They outlast trends
Unlike that impulse rug you got on sale, a healthy houseplant grows with you. It evolves over time, which means less throwaway décor and more intentional spaces.
4. They make you rethink your home environment
And that includes lighting.
One of the best things you can do for your plants (and your energy footprint) is get smart about light. Especially if you’ve got a growing jungle that’s stretching beyond your brightest windows.
We all like to think our homes are full of light, but most indoor spots barely come close to what your plants are used to in nature.
Which is one of the many reasons why I always recommend grow lights.
If you’re looking to upgrade, or even buy your first grow light, the SANSI Dimmable 100W LED Grow Light is a really good choice.
Viewers of the channel will know that I’m a big fan of SANSI products, but here’s a few reasons why I like this grow light in particular:
- Super bright, but still energy-efficient
- Designed to stay cool so it lasts longer (thanks to fancy ceramic tech)
- Dimmable, so you can tweak the brightness depending on the plant
- Still easy to use and fits into your routine without any fuss
Plus, it doesn’t turn your living room into a neon rave. Always a bonus.
If you’re adding more plants this season, or just want to help your current ones thrive without chasing the sun all day, this might be your Earth Day gift to yourself.
And to celebrate Earth Day, SANSI is helping us out with a 32% discount on this grow light if you use the code Sheffield32 at checkout.
