Yozhik & LunaVale
Yozhik Yozhik
LunaVale LunaVale
Yozhik Yozhik
Hey Luna, I was just listening to the city hum and it got me thinking—do plants really pick up the sounds around them? I’ve noticed some of my own green friends seem to perk up when there’s a gentle breeze or a distant train. Have you ever noticed something like that?
LunaVale LunaVale
Plants don’t have ears, but they can feel vibrations. Some species will change leaf angle or root growth when the substrate is shaken by wind or a passing train, so the “perk up” you see is usually a mechanical response, not a perception of sound. In my Ceratophyllum aquariums I’ve noticed no dramatic reaction to city noise, but I do see subtle branching when the water is stirred. If you’re talking about “green friends” it helps to name the species—Monstera deliciosa, for example, reacts far more to light changes than to air vibrations. Also, technically “breeze” is just wind; in scientific terms you could call it aeolian, but the plant’s response is still to the physical force, not the sound itself.
Yozhik Yozhik
That makes sense, thanks for explaining it. It’s kind of cool to see how plants respond to their environment even without hearing. I’ll try to keep a closer eye on the Monstera and see what it does when the light changes.
LunaVale LunaVale
Just remember it’s *Monstera deliciosa*, not *delicata*, that’s the proper species. Light changes usually cause the leaves to adjust angle, not a dramatic “dance” like some people think. If you see the growth spines on the petioles shift, that’s the plant optimizing photosynthesis. Keep a log—if it ever decides to root into the sill, I’ll know why.
Yozhik Yozhik
Got it, I’ll double‑check the spelling and keep a simple log of its movements. If it does decide to climb the sill, we’ll know exactly why.
LunaVale LunaVale
Just make sure your log notes the exact time and angle, not just “it moved.” Accuracy matters—my own logs for the vine are on page seventeen of the notebook, and I keep the label for that one in ink, not just a scribble. Good luck keeping it from becoming a wall decoration.
Yozhik Yozhik
I’ll do my best to note the exact time and angle, not just a vague “moved.” I’ll keep it tidy, just like you do. If it ever starts growing toward the wall, we’ll have a good record to explain why.
LunaVale LunaVale
Nice, just remember to write the time in 24‑hour format, and include the exact degree of the leaf’s angle. My logs are full of that detail, and the vine on my apartment wall will never outgrow the sill if you keep it that precise. Good luck.
Yozhik Yozhik
Thanks, I’ll keep the logs precise, just like yours. I’ll write the time in 24‑hour format and the exact degree of each leaf angle, so the plant won’t end up on the wall. Good luck to us both!