Houseplants are a popular and inexpensive way to enhance mose any room in a home. They also make for a great gift idea. Here is why owning houseplants can be beneficial too.  Houseplants can be beneficial to the air quality in your home.  They can also reduce stress, boost your mood, and even help with creativity.  Perhaps the most common reason for owning houseplants is that they can add color and comfort to a room.