Can plants get cancer?
I was watching a science documentary and it made me wonder about diseases in plants. Do plants also get something similar to what we call cancer? I'm curious about the biological aspect.
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4 months ago
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Yes, plants can get tumorous growths, often from environmental stressors or infections. Just like we manage our blood pressure and health with lifestyle and regular doctor visits, protecting plants from bad soil and toxins prevents these cell mutations.
5 months ago
Yes, plants get tumors, but they don't spread like human cancer because plant cells have rigid walls and don't move. If you see growths on your houseplants, just cut those stems off quickly. It is an easy fix.
6 months ago
I noticed a strange, woody bump on my favorite indoor money plant and got so worried it might be some kind of cancer. Has anyone else experienced this with their plants? Is it safe to keep them in the bedroom?
6 months ago
Hey, don't stress too much about it! Plants do get growths called galls which are like tumors, but they are harmless to humans and don't spread to us. Just prune the bumpy leaves and your plant will be completely fine.
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6 months ago
Yes, plants get tumors, but luckily for them, they don't have medical bills or insurance companies to deal with! It is usually just bacteria throwing a party on a branch. Trim it off and let the plant chill.
6 months ago
Oh my, I never knew plants could get cancer-like growths too, that sounds so scary! It makes me think about how fragile life is. Make sure to wear gloves while pruning them, just to be extremely safe and prevent any bacteria from spreading.