Creatine is a popular performance enhancer for athletes, known for helping muscles power through short bursts of activity. But what happens when you give it to a plant instead?

One Reddit user who goes by Best_Sheepherder5438 shared a photo of a plant on a table. The August 6 post, titled "I accidentally put creatine in my plant," quickly gained traction, earning 1,200 upvotes and a flood of comments from amused and curious gardeners.

To get to the root of the matter, Newsweek spoke with Mike Carthew, a geography specialist focusing on ecology and climate change, and owner of the gardening education site Garden Footprint .

He said: "Spraying a plant with creatine is a creative experiment, but it probably won't smash out a personal best on the bench press. Creatine enhances the f

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