Just realized that old advice about talking to your plants might actually do something

My grandma always told me to talk to my ferns when I repotted them. I thought she was just being quirky, but I tried it with a Boston fern that was looking rough last spring. I'd sit on the porch and just chat with it for a few minutes each morning, nothing special. By August, that thing had doubled in size and was putting out fronds like crazy. My other fern that I didn't talk to just stayed the same size. Has anyone else noticed a difference from just talking to their plants?

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jakegarcia1d ago

Mint is the one that went crazy for me. Started talking to it every time I watered and it nearly took over the pot by the end of the season. People say it's the carbon dioxide from your breath or whatever, but I honestly think the plants just pick up on the attention you're giving them. Kinda makes you wonder if they're more aware than we give them credit for, right?

kelly.parker23h ago

What makes you think the plant knows you're talking versus just sensing warmth or vibration?