Today, I learned something new. I knew that ripening apples release... - FML

By Anonymous - 22/08/2019 02:00

Today, I learned something new. I knew that ripening apples release some kind of gas that affects other fruit. But I learned that apparently, it can also affect living plants. Meaning that if you keep a windfall of apples in the same room as a potted rose, the rose will die. FML

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RichardPencil 30

Thursday 22 August 2019 2:24

Ethylene gas.

acmariner99 25

Thursday 22 August 2019 3:37

Ooh, fascinating!

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RichardPencil 30

Thursday 22 August 2019 2:24

Ethylene gas.

acmariner99 25

Thursday 22 August 2019 3:37

Ooh, fascinating!

Sinshine 28

Thursday 22 August 2019 10:48

Of course it also affects other plants. The flowers don't go "Oh I'm no fruit, I'll just ignore this." :p

Badgero 12

Sunday 25 August 2019 9:26

Too many negative votes, comment buried

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