Grow These Plants in Your Study to Boost Memory and Make You Love Reading

Many people with decent financial means have a small study at home, a place dedicated to settling down and reading or studying. These studies may be classical or minimalist, but either way they are full of a scholarly air. Besides the essential bookcases and books, some people also place a few potted plants in the study; apart from looking attractive, they also help soothe the mind. Since a study after all gets less light than the outdoors, the plants placed in it should not be ones with a high demand for sunlight.

1. The most common potted plant in a study is asparagus fern (Asparagus setaceus). Although its stems and leaves look delicate and it sometimes tends to turn yellow, asparagus fern is highly ornamental, like a miniature scene of bamboo, and looks very elegant and distinctive in a study. Besides looking attractive, asparagus fern can also absorb a large amount of sulfur dioxide. This gas has a certain effect on the human body, and if it accumulates too much it can also affect brain activity and reduce intelligence and memory. So placing a pot of asparagus fern in the study can stimulate the mind's thinking and also help us remember the things we want to remember.

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2. Dianthus also has a more widely known name, which is Chinese pink. Although it looks like bamboo and its name also contains the character for bamboo, dianthus does bloom. Its flowers are fairly small and not very mixed in color, and placing it in a study adds a touch of fresh color. At the same time, dianthus also has a certain stimulating effect on a person's thinking ability and can effectively help the owner think deeply while reading books.

3. Ivy, just like its name, is always green throughout the year. Ivy has very good adaptability, so there is no need to worry that indoor temperature will affect it too much. A study is generally rather cool and dim, and ivy happens to like cool, shady climates, so planting an ivy in the study is a good choice. Green has a fairly strong visual impact on people and makes them feel relaxed and cheerful. On a quiet afternoon, holding a book and sitting in the study with a small emerald potted plant right before your eyes, it is a very pleasant life just to think about it.

4. Hosta is a relatively niche plant and is not commonly seen; in terms of purifying the air, it is also far behind spider plant or lucky bamboo. But it is mentioned here because hosta's fragrance is especially pleasant. Hosta's scent is fragrant and sweet, and its flowers and leaves are slender and delicate, like a dainty girl, making people's eyes light up when they see it. Being surrounded by the fragrance of hosta flowers for a long time can relieve the fatigue caused by reading too long and subtly guide the owner to fall in love with the atmosphere of the study.