This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Chatham chapter.
You don’t have to be an environmental science major or a tree hugger to have plants in your dorm room. Plants are a crucial part of the planet, the food chain, and the air we breathe; therefore, plants are for everybody! Pets are not allowed in on campus housing, but having a green little friend is the next best thing (if not better). There is little to no mess, no noise, fairly easy care, and no need to pay for expensive food or vet bills. Having a plant in your room can be aesthetically pleasing as well as providing necessary functions. They can help clarify the air in your space, relax you as you tend to them, and sometimes provide food depending on what you are growing. It is exciting to see something grow and blossom under your care. I, for instance, have been eagerly watching my daisies grow from seeds to sprouts. Every step is exciting, and gets my mind off of the stress from regular life for a bit.
There are many different kinds of vegetation out there, and there is certainly at least one to fit everyone’s lifestyle. For starters, there are cacti and succulents. These kind of plants can vary shape and size from all extents, and tend to be very popular in the busy college woman’s study area. They can be made into a terrarium with multiple kinds, and don’t require much care; just sunlight and water about once a week.
In addition, there are also plants that reproduce, a lot. Spider plants, for example, are very pretty, very green, sometimes flower, and produce a lot of baby spider plants form their stems. Need a cheap and easy present for somebody? You got it! Just pick up a decorative pot and some soil, then snip off the baby and plant it.
Vertical gardening is also an excellent option for dorm rooms. This is a way to grow produce in your room or apartment without taking up much space.
There are many ways to get the benefits and joys of having plants in your room, test a few that sound appealing and give your green thumb a try!