Bring the Outdoors In – National Indoor Plant Week 2025
National Indoor Plant Week returns in the third week of September 2025, touching on the many benefits of bringing greenery indoors. From cleaner air to a calmer mindset, houseplants are an easy way to create a more uplifting home environment.
As more people embrace sustainable living and natural ways to improve wellbeing, this week offers the perfect reminder to add a little more life to your indoor spaces.
What Is National Indoor Plant Week?
National Indoor Plant Week is a week-long celebration held every September to highlight the positive impact of greenery in our everyday spaces. Its purpose is to inspire more people to bring plants into their homes, offices, and schools. By taking part, homeowners and workplaces are reminded that even small steps, like adding a plant to a windowsill or desk, can make a meaningful difference to wellbeing and encourage a more sustainable way of living.
The Benefits of Indoor Plants
Indoor plants can genuinely improve the way we live and feel at home. Certain varieties act as natural air filters, helping to reduce pollutants such as benzene and formaldehyde. Spider plants, peace lilies and English ivy are all recognised for their ability to freshen indoor air, while the resilient snake plant (also known as mother-in-law’s tongue) continues releasing oxygen at night, making it ideal for bedrooms.
Indoor Plants for Remote Workers
On a well-being level, studies show that houseplants can reduce stress, improve mood, and even aid focus, qualities especially valuable in home offices. A Boston fern or a Madagascar dragon tree can introduce a calming presence, while fragrant plants like lavender uplift daily routines.
A Greener Outlook
Beyond health, plants add texture, colour and personality to interiors. From a simple terracotta pot of herbs on a kitchen windowsill to a bold rubber plant in the living room, they’re an easy, low-maintenance way to bring natural beauty indoors while embracing more sustainable living.
How to Celebrate at Home
Start by treating yourself to a new plant, the perfect excuse to explore local garden centres or take advantage of seasonal promotions. If you’re new to houseplants, consider joining a plant care or styling class to learn how to keep your greenery thriving and make the most of its decorative appeal.
It’s also a wonderful opportunity to get the whole family involved. Children often love collecting small plants or helping with watering, making it an easy way to introduce them to nature and sustainability. A few small steps during the week can spark a lasting love for plants and greener living at home.
Choosing the Right Home for Your Indoor Plants
Just as choosing the right plant matters, so does choosing the right home for it. The right pot or saucer completes your interiors and protects your surfaces from excess water. For indoor spaces, simple solutions like the Terracotta Classic Pot Saucer or Classic Ironstone Pot Saucer are ideal for keeping floors and tables safe.
For plants themselves, we offer a range of smaller planters suited to kitchens, conservatories, and living spaces:
- A Terracotta Long Tom Flower Pot is perfect for herbs like basil or rosemary on a sunny windowsill.
- The Ironstone Gres Cylinder, with its weathered finish, pairs beautifully with upright plants such as snake plants or rubber plants.
- For modern interiors, the Polystone Contemporary Cubes or Arcadian Fibrestone Cubes work well with structured greenery like succulents or peace lilies.
- Decorative options such as the Glazed Ceramic Findon Bowls suit trailing ivy or ferns, while the Cast Iron Roman Urns make a striking base for compact flowering plants.
Create a Greener Home This National Indoor Plant Week
National Indoor Plant Week is a reminder that small changes, like adding a plant to your kitchen windowsill or brightening a corner with greenery, can make your home healthier and more inviting. Whether you’re choosing your first houseplant or expanding a growing collection, it’s an opportunity to reconnect with nature indoors.
