Believe it or not: plants respond tenderly when patted or touched

By Peter Spinks
Updated June 1 2016 - 6:23pm, first published 5:13pm
Dr Olivier Van Aken of the University of Western Australia gets up close and personal with his pet plants. Photo: Dr Olivier Van Aken
Dr Olivier Van Aken of the University of Western Australia gets up close and personal with his pet plants. Photo: Dr Olivier Van Aken
Tiptoeing through the tulips takes on new meaning as the flowers sense the presence of humans. Photo: Sean Gallup
Tiptoeing through the tulips takes on new meaning as the flowers sense the presence of humans. Photo: Sean Gallup
Said the plant to the bee: "I can feel you all over me." Photo: David Porter
Said the plant to the bee: "I can feel you all over me." Photo: David Porter

Instead of talking to the trees, try cuddling your favourite geranium.

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