This is the best amount of indoor plants to have for well

Your indoor jungle might be leafing you frazzled.

Houseplants have long been celebrated for their wide-ranging health perks , from lifting mood and easing fatigue to boosting pain tolerance and even helping the body recover faster.

But a new study from Stanford University suggests that too much greenery can backfire, turning what should be a calming oasis into a source of stress.

The findings shine a new light on a practice that dates back millennia. Five thousand years ago, Ancient Egyptians and Sumerians were already decorating their homes with potted ferns and palms.

Fast-forward to today and the houseplant craze is booming, fueled in large part by Millennials and Gen Z.

Surveys suggest that two-thirds of American households now sport at least one indoor plant, and one in three