Now that TikTok’s newfound passion is talking to trees, we, too, must commune with nature
Photo-Illustration: The Cut. Photo: Lizzo via TikTok I will do anything TikTok tells me to. Put milk in my soda? Okay! Drink a tall glass of seltzer and balsamic vinegar? Why not! Now that TikTok’s newfound passion is talking to trees, I, too, must commune with nature.
This has inspired other TikToks in which people to talk to trees, houseplants, and neighborhood foliage and see if they “respond.” There are videos of trees touching hats and leaves tickling arms. Even Lizzo asked a plant on her patio to touch her hand. It does, but this is less evidence that plants can communicate with people and more proof of the power that Lizzo holds over all living things.
As for plants talking back, there is some evidence that plants respond to sound stimulus. In 2019, scientists found that plants that were played the sound of munching caterpillars produced chemicals that would deter the insects from eating its leaves. In another study, plants that were exposed to the sound of buzzing bees produced more sugar in their nectar. But what about the dulcet tones of … my human voice? I decided to see for myself.
“Hello, tree. I mean, bush,” I began. Already off to a bad start. I introduced myself and disclosed that I would be taking notes about our conversation. Transparency is a key in all communication, with flora or otherwise. “Okay, um … if you can hear me, touch my hand,” I said confidently before clarifying that this was purely platonic. I waited patiently before asking again, in case the bush didn’t hear me the first time. And, folks, you won’t believe this … nothing happened.
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