Editorial photo #13894955 Human Interest

Chile: Communication Among Plants

A Maranta leuconeura plant, also known as sapito, is seen in a pot 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 can send danger signals by emitting specific scents, sharing nutrients, and warning of the presence of pests or droughts; proximity is essential for this communication. (Photo by Fernando Lavoz/NurPhoto)