Thirsty or Damaged Plants Communicate with Their Soundtracks
According to groundbreaking research, thirsty or damaged plants are reportedly making noise – sometimes up to 50 pops per hour. The sounds seem to be ultrasonic, equivalent to the satisfying sound of stomping on bubble wrap.
Gardening experts have long been familiar with the woes of a wilting plant, but what they didn’t know was that plants produce staccato pops when there’s a sudden wound or low water supply. These sounds serve as communication to nearby creatures who may respond to it.
This begs the question: what kind of creatures are going to react to a plant emitting sounds?
Let’s start with the unruly ruffian of the garden, the garden gnome. His reaction to hearing pops from a nearby shrub is less than desirable, as he will most likely startle and fall over, breaking his ceramic hat in the process.
Next up are the backyard birds. Experts predict that with this newfound knowledge, they’ll begin to take pity on their green friends and offer them a sip of their birdbath. The birds may be small, but they have a big heart!
Finally, the neighborhood cat. We all know the cat’s curious nature and it’s likely that they’ll quickly lose interest once realizing that their potential prey is actually a thirsty plant.
Despite the silly nature of it all, we must take the plight of the plants seriously. They are out here communicating, and we must answer their call!
