NPR

Science has developed petunias that glow in the dark

Petunias that glow in the dark are a thing now. The genetically modified flowers actually generate their own light, and are now legal to sell. Want to light up your life? What about a glow in the dark ...

Glow-In-The-Dark Succulent Plants Sound Dreamy—but Come With A Dark Side

Glowing succulents may sound like a dream for plant lovers, but the reality is more complicated. Scientists are experimenting, but the results aren't ready.
Popular Science

Glow-in-the-dark succulents are here

Succulents glow in shades of red, green, blue, and more after being infused with afterglow phosphor particles that absorb and slowly release light. CREDIT: Liu et al., Matter 2025 Get the Popular ...
KSL

Scientists have created rechargeable, multicolored, glow-in-the-dark succulent plants

GUANGZHOU, China — Glow-in-the-dark plants bright enough to light up streets at night may sound like the stuff of science fiction or fantasy. But scientists have already made plants that emit a ...
ksby

You can now buy a glow-in-the-dark houseplant

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Smithsonian Magazine

Researchers Create Rechargeable, Glow-in-the-Dark Succulents

The research team's glowing succulents, which lit up in shades of red, green and blue Liu et al., Matter Imagine walking through a garden after sunset. Instead of flicking the outdoor lights on, the ...