#plantdemic

After that first sip of coffee ☕️

As the pandemic began, my mom started to buy a lot of plants it’s like every week there is a delivery of new plants for us. At first I could not understand why because for me at that time plants were just a nuisance. I asked mom why does she keep buying lots of plants she said it helps with stress but I thought that it is just a lame reason to justify her hobby. I can recall my father asking my little brother where my mom was, then he answered” nasa taas nagmamine”, we burst in laughter upon hearing his words because he was able to use a pronoun as a verb.  

One day as I was browsing the internet, I come to read an article “10 Benefits of Houseplants in the Home”. I was surprised to know that plants can really do the following:

1. Plants reduce stress – being able to see the greenery of plants around you has calming effect.

2. Plants in the home can fend off a blocked nose – having plants around your living space can help lessen your chance of catching colds and having a stuffy nose.

3. Plants have air-cleaning qualities around the home –not only collect dust particles, but they also break down harmful substances in the atmosphere.

4. Plants ensure a good night’s sleep – creating a better air climate in your bedroom and generate more oxygen.

5. Plants can help improve your mood – providing positive energy and an augmented sense of happiness.

Remembering the game, Plants vs. Zombies plants had defense against the zombies likewise on how they combat the negative effects of the pandemic by keeping us mentally and physically strong. Now I appreciate my mom’s love for tropical aroids like philodendrons, alocasias, epipremnum and monsteras.  While my brother prefers carnivorous plants like droseras, nepenthes, and dionaea muscipula.

 As for me, I am happy helping them tender their beloved plants knowing that by taking care of our plants can help us win our new game, Plants vs. Virus.

So proud of my lil bubs, look at her grow 🤩