Indoor Plant Gravitropic Responses and Management

FAQ About Indoor Plant Gravitropic Responses and Management

How do indoor plants detect gravity?

Indoor plants detect gravity using specialized cells called statocytes. These cells contain dense, starch-filled organelles known as statoliths. As gravity pulls the statoliths to the lower side of the cell, it triggers a response that directs the plant's growth hormone distribution, guiding the plant to grow in a particular direction.