In color psychology, the study of how colors affect people’s behaviors and perceptions, the color green has been found to reduce stress. Simply painting your wall green or adding green decorations can offer this benefit. Interestingly enough, Chinese feng shui also identifies the same benefits of green on the mind. In both modern scientific studies and in feng shui, green’s pacifying effects are amplified with plants. By spending time in a place with plenty of foliage — whether it’s a rooftop terrace, green space lobby in an office building, a park, or an indoor garden space — you can recharge and destress. And best of all, it doesn’t take too long to “reset” in nature. You just need about 20-30 minutes to benefit, though an hour gives you maximum stress relief and a major mood boost.
On top of this, plants can improve indoor air quality. Various studies show data on how plants and the bacteria in soil can help filter VOCs from the air. The more you have, the more effective it will be. So don’t expect major air quality changes with one or two plants. Instead, the effect can be more evident if you apply the jungalow look to your interior.