National Indoor Plant Week 

Plants have the power to bring green from the outside in, livening up almost any space and supporting a better connection between humans and nature.

Enjoy and appreciate the beauty and wide variety of houseplants that can be found during National Indoor Plant Week and throughout the year!

History of National Indoor Plant Week

Started in 2007 by plant expert Mark Martin, the inspiration behind this event is the founder’s belief that indoor plants are vital for a healthy lifestyle and for connecting with nature.

For more than 15 years, plant enthusiasts have been gathering during this week, whether in person or virtually, to promote the well-being that plants can offer to human beings of practically any age.

National Indoor Plant Week has grown throughout its life, inspiring more people to get involved. Each year, more organizations and companies get involved with supporting events such as free plant giveaways, educational activities, and more.

How to Celebrate National Indoor Plant Week

Green up all sorts of spaces by celebrating bringing nature inside through National Indoor Plant Week and some of these ideas:

Learn Some Benefits of Indoor Plants

Get into the spirit behind National Indoor Plant Day by learning a bit more about indoor plants, including some of the ways that they are healthy and beneficial. Check out some of these fun facts about indoor plants and then share them with others:

• Reduce Stress Levels. Plants in the office or home have been reported to provide a sense of calm and soothing, especially for those who engage with plants through indoor gardening activities
• Improved Air Quality. Most everyone knows that plants give off oxygen and feed on the carbon dioxide that humans give off, but some scientists also believe that certain species of houseplants can clean the air of harmful contaminants
• Boost Productivity. Multiple studies have shown that having plants in the workspace can increase productivity as well as creativity, even including taking fewer sick days away from work.
• Give a Positive Outlook. One study done in India and the US revealed that people working in an environment with natural elements like plants were more likely to have a positive sense and greater commitment to the company

Buy a New Plant for the House or Office

Plant lovers probably don’t need an excuse to buy another plant but, if they do, National Indoor Plant Week is here just for that reason!

This is a perfect time to head on out to the gardening store or plant nursery to determine which plant would fit well in that corner with the sunlight or that shady spot.

Gift an Indoor Plant

Get involved during Nationa lndoor Plant Week by sharing the joy and gifting a plant to someone else. This could happen through purchasing, of course, but even better might be a cutting from a plant that you already own.

It’s a gift that is not only environmentally sustainable but it keeps on giving life and joy all year long!

Grab Some Indoor Plant Week Merch

Connect with the official website for National Indoor Plant Week and show support by wearing t-shirts, hanging up posters, or putting down a promotional doormat.