Green Plant Trivia: 9 Fascinating Facts

At Tropex, we are fascinated, captivated, and enthralled by plants! Far from just being beautiful, green plants are incredibly diverse and play a critical role in our ecosystem. From towering trees to tiny wildflowers, over 300,000 known species of plants showcase unique characteristics and benefits. Join us for a quick but informative discussion about some of the most interesting green plant trivia.

Green Plant Trivia: Did You Know?

1. Photosynthesis is one of the most remarkable capabilities of green plants. Photosynthesis is the process of converting sunlight into energy, utilizing a green pigment known as chlorophyll to not only help the plant thrive – but to guarantee sustenance to the organisms that depend on the plant for their own survival. Speaking of survival, humanity could not survive here on Earth without the presence of plants and trees.
2. Plants can communicate with each other via chemical signals and through their root systems. Scientists claim that plants can warn one another about potential threats and even coordinate their responses to changes in their environment. They are even known to grow well when spoken to kindly, which is why many home gardeners talk to their plants.
3. Hundreds of medicinal plants—including aloe and lavender here in the United States—have been valued for their homeopathic benefits for many centuries. Millions of people harvest essential compounds from green plants and use them to treat a wide range of ailments and diseases. Many plants also play a meaningful role in cultural traditions and ceremonies around the globe.
4. Plants represent a universe of extremes. The tallest plant species is the coast redwood, which can reach over 350 feet in height, while the smallest flowering plant is the watermeal, which measures less than 1 millimeter in diameter. The world’s most ancient living plant is the bristlecone pine, with some specimens estimated to be over 5,000 years old. The largest plant is regards to the area it covers is the quaking aspen, whose interconnected root systems allow for their prolific spread. Giant sequoias, however, hold the record as the most massive living organisms on the planet.
5. The Amazon rainforest is home to over 80,000 plant species—at least, we think it does. Scientists are estimating this number, as many of these suspected varieties have yet to be discovered.
6. In addition to removing carbon dioxide from the air, plants absorb other pollutants, doing their part to improve air quality and create a more sustainable environment for humans and animals.
7. The cacao tree may be the most beloved tree on the planet,  as its seeds are used to make chocolate. However, the coffee bean – which grows on trees or shrubs, depending on the variety – may be in close competition for our devotion.
8. The diversity of plants is mind-bending. Different species may thrive in arid deserts or frozen tundra – in fact, their resilience and adaptability ensure that plants are found in some form in every known environment.

Plants Can Even Transform Your Workplace

Although plant leasing services were not included in our green plant trivia, they should be recognized for their contribution to workplace transformation.

Adding green plants to your corporate office, restaurant dining room, or busy medical center can transform them in many beneficial ways.

• Plants help to put people at ease and increase feelings of well-being.
• Plants promote an overall atmosphere of serenity and calm.
• The presence of plants can enhance productivity, increase focus, and facilitate creativity.
• Plants have been proven to purify the air and support a cleaner indoor environment.
• Workplaces that integrate green plants report higher employee morale.
• Plants in healthcare settings are reported to help with faster healing and recovery.

Call Tropex today to learn more about our diverse inventory of over 30,000 plants and how green plants and living walls can help you to optimize your property or decorate your event.