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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Saman Javed

This is why your dying houseplant is making you sad

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Leafy, healthy, attractive houseplants provide a boost to people’s wellbeing and improve the perceptions of indoor environment in homes and offices, according to a new study.

In contrast, neglected plants with browning leaves can have worse effects on mental health than having no plants at all, researchers at the University of Reading and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have found.

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