Houseplants in Tehran Begin Wilting from Stress, Say Experts

A group of botanists in Tehran claims the city's houseplants are wilting from secondhand anxiety. "Photosynthesis has become photosufferage," said Dr. Roya Zadeh, watering her cactus while crying. Plants are reportedly reacting to human panic, refusing to bloom, and some succulents have even "rolled off windowsills in protest." One ficus was caught leaning toward the door. Nurseries now offer "trauma-resilient foliage" bred to withstand emotional neglect and missile whines. Government officials urge calm, reminding citizens that "green things cannot judge you." But the plants know. The plants always know. SOURCE: http://bohiney.com