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Shakin all over The leaves of our spider plant, Chlorophytum comosum, which stands in a pot next to our television, move in unison when the TV is switched on. Why?Chris Coleman, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, UK
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Reply	Anonymous says: im sure that the leaves of your spider plant are atracted to the increased static when you switch on your TV. You can feel this effect pulling on the hair if you hold the back of your arm an inch or so from the screen when you switch it on. newscifan1980 (no votes) Tags: unanswered, plants.
	posted on 2007-08-06 04:30:00 \| Report abuse

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