Green energy: More people become plant parents to relieve stress

More people are embracing plants, which help them connect to nature as well as spruce up the home

Ms Patricia Law, who has 77 plants at home, finds it therapeutic to care for her "babies". PHOTO: PATLAW/INSTAGRAM
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Bought some greenery to spruce up your home during the circuit breaker? You are in good company.

Ms Patricia Law, founder of social media agency Goodstuph, bought more than 50 plants during Singapore's two-month shutdown of non-essential services and workplaces.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on August 01, 2020, with the headline Green energy: More people become plant parents to relieve stress. Subscribe