Vogel, a research scientist at IBM, conducted pioneering experiments in the 1970s exploring the responsiveness of plants to human thoughts and emotions. Inspired by Cleve Backster’s work on plant perception, Vogel sought to replicate and expand upon these findings.

Key Experiments and Findings:

• Plant Response to Human Thought: Vogel connected plants, such as split-leaf philodendrons, to electronic devices like a Wheatstone Bridge to measure electrical resistance changes. He observed that plants exhibited measurable responses when he directed specific thoughts or intentions toward them.

• Impact of Breath and Intention: He discovered that the manner of breathing influenced plant reactions. Slow exhalation resulted in minimal response, whereas a rapid burst of breath through the nostrils, coupled with focused thought, elicited significant reactions from the plants.

• Distance Independence: Vogel’s experiments suggested that plant responses to human thought were not affected by distance. He reported consistent reactions whether he was in close proximity to the plant or thousands of miles away, leading him to propose that the inverse square law does not apply to thought energy.

• Emotional Connection: He noted that plants responded more to the intention of harm (e.g., thinking about cutting a leaf) than to the actual act itself. This led him to conclude that plants might be mirroring human emotional states and acting as “batteries,” storing the energy of human thoughts and intentions.


Vogel’s work in plant communication laid the foundation for his later studies into the properties of quartz crystals and their potential applications in healing and consciousness exploration.


For a more detailed account of Marcel Vogel’s experiments and findings, you can refer to the Marcel Vogel Crystal Research website.