When we transferred to our new flat last February, we brought along cuttings of the umbrella plant. I’m glad to say that it thrived well and has become a healthy plant. So from it’s temporary pot (of KFC bucket), it deserved to live and flourish in a nice pot.

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AFTER:

The pictures were taken 2 months ago. Now the umbrella plant has grown taller and bigger. it will take a few months more till it will need a bigger pot. Or I’ll just cut off the long stems. It really feels rewarding when the plants grow well under our care. It’s even more rewarding when they give us flowers or fruits.

Do you know that according to a Green Study, workers feel happier when there are plants or windows in the work area? The study led by Tina Cade, an associate professor of horticulture at Texas State University, and Andrea Dravigne of the San Marcos Nature Center stated that a few green additions could have a large effect on worker happiness.  Cade added that “We pretty much found out that if you had windows and plants, or even if you just had plants in your office, you were more satisfied with your job.”

So there you have it.  If you want to have happier environment, place plants indoors!  I guess that’s why I’ve always loved being surrounded with plants, coz it makes me feel relaxed.