It’s no secret that we know the ins and outs to every part of the equation to growing quality plants and blooms. However, even after we have analyzed the ratios of ingredients to mix the perfect fertilizer or mastered the ideal watering system, we might still be surprised to find out that our beloved plants and flowers can do more than decorate our landscapes or accent our home decor. Research is now able to prove what we have long known: flowers can improve and benefit a person’s overall well being by impacting their physical and mental health.
by Gwen Lewis
When we consider how flowers can impact our health, allergies to pollen are often the first idea to come to mind. In fact, allergies affect 30 percent of all adults. While many people do suffer from seasonal and pollen allergies, it is important to realize there are several hypoallergenic plant options available to grow and sell. For instance, we can provide allergy friendly arrangements and plantings by including the following plants in our catalogues: hostas, hydrangeas, roses, orchids, asiatic lilies, tulips, and more. This allows everyone, even the ones who typically avoid flowers, the ability to enjoy the natural and organic health qualities our goods provide while expanding our markets.
In addition, plants provide a variety of mental health benefits without requiring a prescription or costly gym memberships. By learning how plants can reduce stress, increase feelings of happiness, and promote better moods we can tailor our seedlings and plants to meet these needs in our customers. We can also use our knowledge of herbal medicine and plants to provide product that taps into these newer markets to help meet a growing consumer demand.
This can have big benefits for our business, especially when we consider that in 2016, we spent an average of $10,348 per person on healthcare. After all, we have the unique opportunity to grow quality products year round that do more than look pretty in a windowsill. The health benefits of plants are vital for us to consider, because more and more people are turning to natural remedies and cures to improve their health. As growers, we have the ability to cater to our consumers needs, tastes, and trends and grow in the process.
Please scroll through the following guide for a better understanding of how flowers can impact your health:
How Flowers can Impact your Health
Announcements
Job Offers
- Assistant Nursery Manager - Tasmania, Australia
- Tissue Culture Lab / Operations Manager - Victoria, Australia
- Irrigation Manager - Tasmania or Victoria
- Chief Executive Officer Hortifrut IG Berries
- Head of Operations - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Greenhouse grower / production manager - Brazil
- Experienced International Trade Specialist
- Packaging Supervisor
- Nursery Production Manager South Australia
- Advisor / Account manager horticulture Japan
"Tweeting Growers"
Top 5 -yesterday
Top 5 -last week
Top 5 -last month
Receive the daily newsletter in your email for free | Click here
Other news in this sector:
- 2022-06-15 US (OH): ScottsMiracle-Gro reduces outlook for sales
- 2022-06-07 The opportunities and possibilities of a single packaging unit sticker
- 2022-06-02 Five points to consider when developing flower industry website
- 2022-05-24 ‘Must-have’ houseplant to add property value
- 2022-05-19 Elements for a successful website design
- 2022-04-22 ‘European Central Bank must act soon to avoid currency crisis’
- 2022-04-13 How to prepare for Mother’s Day
- 2022-03-25 All #LoveNotWar flower hearts listed in an interactive e-magazine
- 2022-03-24 8 pink roses to celebrate UK mother's day 2022
- 2022-03-16 Colombia joins the global campaign #LoveNotWar
- 2022-03-14 The floral message of hope: Flowerhearts placed all over the world
- 2022-03-10 Royal FloraHolland organizes benefit auction for Giro555 on 14 March
- 2022-02-02 "As it's generic promotion for the cut flowers and greens, all industry participants will benefit"
- 2022-01-27 World of Sprayroses presents new E-Magazine
- 2022-01-19 Marketing challenges in 2022 and how to solve them
- 2022-01-19 “As an industry, we need to bring the message that people can improve their life with flowers”
- 2021-11-24 How digital marketing can boost floral sales
- 2021-11-19 Cut chrysanthemum Ilonka stars in promotional campaign
- 2021-10-26 'Increasing Demand and Satisfaction in the Floral Industry'
- 2021-10-21 Fall marketing ideas for floral businesses
