Did you know plants have a role in your mental wellness?
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Plants Can Calm Your Stress
Spending time with indoor plants has been linked to lower psychological and physical signs of stress. (Hassan, Ahmed, et al., 2015, Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Plant Care May Quiet Negative Thoughts
Taking care of plants may help reduce stress and negative emotions. (Coventry, Peter A., et al., 2021, SSM – Population Health)
Green Spaces May Help With Depression
Research suggests that nature-based activities can reduce depressive symptoms, although more high-quality research is still needed. (Saeedy Robat, Esmaeel, et al., 2026, Nature Human Behaviour)
Gardening May Ease Anxiety
Research has found that gardening and therapeutic horticulture can be associated with reduced anxiety symptoms. (PubMed, 2025)
Looking at plants can help your brain recover from mental fatigue.
After focusing on schoolwork or screens, even a short view of nature can improve attention and help you concentrate better. (Berman et al., 2008, Psychological Science)
Gardening Can Support Quality of Life
Studies have linked gardening and horticultural activities with improvements in quality of life and overall well-being. (Panțiru, I., et al., 2024, Systematic Reviews)
Green Spaces May Build Mental Resilience
Research has linked more frequent visits to nature with better mental well-being and general mental health. ( PubMed, 2024)
Indoor Plants Are Linked to Better Mental Health
A review of existing studies found generally beneficial associations between indoor plants and outcomes such as stress, depressive symptoms, and negative emotions. (Zhao, Tianyu, et al., 2023, Environmental Research)
Nature-Based Activities Can Support Mental Health
A 2026 meta-analysis covering thousands of studies found that nature-based interventions were associated with lower anxiety and depressive symptoms and greater positive well-being. (Saeedy Robat, Esmaeel, et al., 2026, Nature Human Behaviour)
Green Spaces May Help You Sleep Better
Research reviewing 13 studies found that most linked exposure to green spaces with better sleep quality or quantity. (Grigsby-Toussaint, Diana S., et al., 2020, Environmental Research)
Plants May Spark Creativity
One study found that having an indoor plant in a room was associated with better mood and improved performance on a creative word-association task. (Shibata, Seiji, and Naoto Suzuki, 2004, Scandinavian Journal of Psychology)
Nature May Help With Loneliness
Research involving college students found that people who felt more connected to nature also reported lower levels of loneliness. (Environmental Research, 2026)
Plants May Help Your Attention
A systematic review found that indoor plants can positively affect cognitive functions, including attention and concentration, although the evidence varies across studies.(nternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022.)
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