Editorial photo #13894939 Human Interest
Chile: Communication Among Plants
Kalanchoe daigremontiana, also known as espinazo del diablo, is seen in Osorno, Chile, on June 27, 2026. Potted plants communicate with each other through chemical and electrical signals. Although pots provide a more confined space than nature, plants are able to send danger signals by emitting specific scents, sharing nutrients, and even warning of the presence of pests or droughts; for this to happen, proximity is essential. (Photo by Fernando Lavoz/NurPhoto)