Cultivating bananas to combat workplace stress in China
Chinese office workers are growing bananas on their desks to alleviate workplace stress.
This trend, known as “stop anxiety bananas,” involves buying green bananas on the stem and placing them in water-filled vases to ripen over a week.
Popular on Xiaohongshu, this practice is seen as a fun distraction and stress reliever.
Sharing bananas with colleagues fosters better relationships, while customizing workspaces with fruit creates a sense of belonging.
The trend has boosted banana sales on e-commerce platforms like Taobao.
Additionally, some workers are growing other fruits like pineapples to enhance their office environment.
