Editorial illustration of a Monstera plant with layered green leaves on a white background. Transparent blue vibration waves radiate outward from one leaf, symbolizing how plants sense touch.

Can Plants Hear Touch?

Karen Horn
Tagged: Plant Biology

Plants don’t have ears, but they aren’t deaf to their surroundings. From sensing a fingertip brush to detecting the vibrations of chewing insects, plants register touch and sound through finely tuned cellular systems — and even change how they grow in response.

Do Plants Know What Time It Is?

Do Plants Know What Time It Is?

Karen Horn
Tagged: Plant Biology

Plants don’t just react to light — they keep time. From Alocasia leaves that rise and fall on schedule to orchids releasing fragrance only when pollinators are near, circadian clocks run the show. These silent rhythms shape when your plants grow, rest, and bloom.