Flowers Affect You More Than You Thought.

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Flowers might seem minor details of nature, blooming only briefly before they fade. But flowers have a huge impact on us—and especially our minds.

The colors of flowers aren’t just attractive. They can also influence our psychological state. Each color can stimulate our emotions, feelings, and even behaviors through the brain’s perceptual and neural mechanisms.

Research in color psychology shows that colors direct affect our emotions. Our brains automatically process and respond to colors. Studies have found that warm colors such as red, orange, and yellow tend to evoke feelings of enthusiasm, brightness, and energy. These colors can draw attention and stimulate emotions like passion, confidence, and joy. That’s why red roses have long been used as a symbol of love.

Cool colors like blue, green, purple, and white, on the other hand, are associated with calm, relaxation, and healing. These colors are frequently used in environments designed to reduce stress and boost feelings of safety and friendliness.

Thoughtful green space—with carefully selected colorful plants and flowers—can serve as a powerful tool for restoring mental and physical well-being. Whether in gardens, playgrounds, or public spaces, flowers can promote positive behaviors, create emotional safety, and foster human connection. Flowers can transform the feel of a space and influence our actions—especially in today’s urban society, where life is fast-paced and full of pressure. A small natural area filled with a variety of colorful plants can help uplift the moods of passersby, even if just for a moment.

Story by Kotchakorn Rattanama, Biodiversity Researcher, RISC

References by
Li, H., Zhang, X., Zhao, M., & Guo, S. (2023). Psychological and physiological responses to flower colors: Evidence from human experiments. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 80, 127871.