Do you experience the so-called February blahs? This is a common phenomenon, perhaps due in part to the excitement of the holiday season being over and the shorter, darker days. One simple and natural way to lift your spirits is to infuse your home with the natural aromatherapy some houseplants can provide, such as:

Meyer lemon or calamondin orange trees for fresh, citrusy scents

Eucalyptus, which offers a therapeutic aroma and beautiful silvery-blue foliage

Hoya, which can smell like chocolate, citrus, or vanilla depending on the variety, and features small, star-shaped flowers with trailing, glossy dark green leaves

Madagascar jasmine, which produces small, sweet-smelling, star-shaped flowers with notes of vanilla

Mint, which delivers an invigorating aroma

Rosemary, featuring hints of pine and mint, sometimes likened to the scent of eucalyptus

Plumeria, a tropical tree that offers spicy, fruity, and vanilla notes, with different coloured flowers depending on the variety

Cattleya orchids, which emit a sweet scent with a hint of citrus, depending on the variety

Lavender, known for its calming, powdery fragrance

Gardenia, which boasts large white, rose-like flowers, deep green leaves, and a strong floral scent sometimes accented with coconut and peach notes

Sweet alyssum, which produces clusters of small white flowers with a honey-like scent

So whatever scents you fancy, there’s a houseplant to suit your home. Incorporating fragrant plants not only enhances your home’s ambiance but also transforms your living space into a sanctuary of calm and relaxation.

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