Based on a study and other sources. It was proven that a plant with music by its side grew up 21% more than a plant without any music around. They had a plant with music for 3 hours daily, for 14 days. It is not specified what kind of music was exactly used, however the following is in the report : "try to repeat the science fair project using different types of music like jazz, pop, rock or country".
Music and Growth
Research has shown that any sound has the ability to stimulate plant growth. In one study, plants that were exposed to sounds for six hours a day showed more growth than plants in a soundless control group. However, that same research showed that while music helped plants grow, it wasn't more effective than non-musical sounds. In other words, plants don't distinguish between music and other sounds. However, music does help plants grow
How Music Affects Growth
The exact cause of music's effect on plants is unclear. It is thought that plants may have "mechanoreceptors" that respond to pressure. Sound waves are made up of compressed air molecules. In humans, mechanoreceptors in the ears are able to detect and distinguish sound waves in the form of pressure as each wave strikes the inner ear. If plants have similar receptors, they too could respond to the changes in sound waves, such as those from music.
Plant Communication
Plants also seem to listen to the vibrations of one another. Plants that are near other plants tend to grow faster and healthier than those grown in isolation. Research suggests that plants may “talk” to one another via vibrations, and these communications let a plant know when it is safe to grow. Other research indicates that vibration from sounds such as music can turn genes on and off, indicating that plants may "listen" to their surroundings to know when to express certain genes. If scientists can gain a better understanding of this phenomenon, it is likely that sounds such as music could be used to promote growth.
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