By: Sara Vrdoljak

Hello there, nature lovers! Have you ever stopped to ponder just how much plants impact our daily lives? From the air we breathe to the food on our plates, these silent sentinels play a main role in our existence. Let’s dig into the soil of this topic and unearth the reasons why plants are so much more than just decorative and static items in our homes.

Sprouting Knowledge: The Oxygen Givers

First things first, let's talk about the breath of life – oxygen. Plants, through photosynthesis, are the maestros of the airwaves, conducting an orchestra of oxygen production that keeps us all humming along. They take in carbon dioxide and gift us with that sweet O2, making them indispensable roommates on this planet. And when you add a leafy friend to your cart, you're not just buying décor; you're investing in your own personal oxygen bar!

Art Of Communication

Plants have very interesting ways of communicating and not only through photosynthesis.

They can communicate on several ways:

Sound System: Even though people can not hear plants making any noises it does not mean there are none. So, sound is created by energy vibrating in waves through a substance such as water or air. The lowest frequency humans can hear is ranged approximately at 20 Hz. Anything below that number can be called Infrasound. Those are the sounds from nature itself that is on different frequency than humans.
Electrical signals: Plants do not have a structure like nervous system, so they are using network of tubes akin to plumbing. Electrical signals are travelling throughout the tubes when leaves detect outside sensors like weather, sounds, movements etc. When a plant has a torn of leaf or disease, electrical signals are vibrating from those places of distress. They can also send electrical signals secretly through the ground.
From root to root: Just how humans would ring the doorbell of their close and dear neighbour, plants can check on in their friend plants. Research has shown they are communicating through their root systems. They are "talking" about topics such as environmental surrounding, stress, potential danger insects, nutrients etc.
Chemical communication: Plants do have chemicals inside them as well as hormones, which are affecting their well being. Chemicals they produce are also known as metabolites. They also play a role in their communication with other plants and surroundings.