Plants make people feel better.
Studies into what are called people-plant interactions show that people benefit from just being near plants and gardens. People who have houseplants are calmer and more receptive. Interaction with plants makes people more receptive to each other as well. That s a lot of good vibes packed into one or two windowsill-sized plants. One biologist asserts that the human connection with nature has, throughout history, been not a luxury but a necessity.