Indoor Plant Gravitropism and Geotropism

FAQ About Indoor Plant Gravitropism and Geotropism

How do indoor plants sense gravity?

Indoor plants sense gravity through specialized cells called statocytes, which are located in the root cap and the stem. These cells contain dense, starch-filled organelles called statoliths. When the plant changes position, statoliths move within the statocytes, signaling the plant to redirect growth in response to gravity.