2023-11-27 17:45:00
Do our plants like music? If this question seems far-fetched to you, it has nevertheless been studied many times by researchers. Various studies have established a connection between the growth of a plant and the sounds around it. Indeed, the opening of pores located on the leaves of plants (called stomata) would be impacted by the music broadcast in their environment. But be careful, you still need to carefully select the songs in your playlist to observe an effect on your plants! Here are some tips, established by researchers from several universities around the world.
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Classical music, the most effective
Generally speaking, green plants prefer soft music, the frequency of which does not exceed 1000Hz. According to several studies, classical music, particularly through its purer tones and regular rhythm, boosts growth. The latter would be carried out in a more balanced manner. Mozart’s piano concertos, for example, would be ideal for boosting the development of plants.
Another tip: immersing the plants in an environment close to their natural habitat would help them grow nicely. The sound of water, wind in the trees and birdsong would act as a kind of lullaby for the plants decorating your interior. Soothing sounds forming authentic acoustics, conducive to growth.
Plants don’t like rock
On the other hand, hard rock and heavy metal, which often include guitar effects in particular, are sources of stress for plants, according to studies on the subject. Rock music can even be fatal for species whose growth has been disrupted by repeated exposure to this type of music. Indeed, exposed to these sounds, your protégés might grow abnormally, see their leaves shrink or shrivel, and even wilt.
If you are a fan of rock or heavy metal but want to take care of your beautiful plants, it is in any case recommended not to turn the volume too high and to moderate your listening time!
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When to expose your plants to music?
If you synchronize your periods of listening to music with the photosynthesis cycles of your plants, the effects of the melody on them can even be boosted! Surrounding plants with music early in the morning or early followingnoon, for example, would be even more beneficial.
Be careful of overdose though! You should not overdo the good things, and therefore, do not overexpose your plants to sound waves or too high volumes.
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