By injecting phosphor particles into succulents and exposing the leaves to sunlight or LED light, the researchers made the plants glow for up to two hours.

Researchers at South China Agricultural University have bioengineered succulents that glow in vibrant colors by injecting them with light-emitting phosphor particles and exposing the plants to sunlight or LED light.

The team, led by Xuejie Zhang, infused Echeveria “Mebina” succulents — a common houseplant — with micron-sized phosphor particles. These particles, synthetic materials made of strontium and aluminum dosed with other metals, are designed to emit light in different colors. Because of this, experts were able to create a breathtaking display of plants glowing not only in a brilliant green shade, but also blue, red, and blue-

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