Plant Categories
The plant categories are based on information about the actual characteristics of the four biggest categories of land plants (embryophyta). Which consist of one non-vascular group; mosses (bryophyta) and three groups of vascular plants; ferns (polypodiophyta), conifers (pinophyta) and flowering plants (magnoliophyta).
The categories are meant to engage with our ability to use metaphors for self reflections. Engaging with imagery and symbols that can hold a more multilayered meaning then a direct description of peronality traits. A discription of each category can be found bellow︎︎︎
Moss
The moss has a soft presence, it is unafraid to take its time in accumulating to new situations.
The moss is an entrepreneur and good at finding opportunities for
growth in unexpected places. It
has strong spongelike properties,
which make it able accumulate
water, nutrition and other things found in its surroundings. The
moss is strong, it can withstand
difficult situations, drought and
flood, still it is vulnerable to direct
aggression.
The moss is a communal plant, they lack a root system so in order to hold their ground they support one another. But they do not only support their own kind but break ground so that others can follow in their plantsteps. Their sensitivity towards the environment make them a good indcator for toxicity. Everyone should have moss in their lives.
The moss is a communal plant, they lack a root system so in order to hold their ground they support one another. But they do not only support their own kind but break ground so that others can follow in their plantsteps. Their sensitivity towards the environment make them a good indcator for toxicity. Everyone should have moss in their lives.
Fern
Ferns can grow in different
situations, they have a tendency to
lean on other plants, but they have
the ability to stand on their own.
Ferns can therefore both be in the
foreground and background. The
fern needs to be aware of his roots
so he won't be too dependant on
those standing next to it.
The fern is a good colleague. Strong intuition and the unexpected are the strengths of the fern. Take advantage of the daylight to shine and make your voice heard. Because even if the fern is shade tolerant, it needs light once in a while.
The fern is a good colleague. Strong intuition and the unexpected are the strengths of the fern. Take advantage of the daylight to shine and make your voice heard. Because even if the fern is shade tolerant, it needs light once in a while.
Flowering Plant
The flower is the most versatile plant category and includes both a
great birch tree and a small vibrating
peace lily. The flowers nourish
their surroundings and play an
important part in the life of other
species.
The flowers stand out in their unique and beautiful way. It flows with the wind, therefore, rooting is especially important for flowers (could help to walk barefoot once a day).
The flowers stand out in their unique and beautiful way. It flows with the wind, therefore, rooting is especially important for flowers (could help to walk barefoot once a day).
Conifer
The conifer has a firm standing,
with strong roots that provide a
sense of security. It stands on its
own and gets things done. Conifers need to be aware of their surroundings as they need space for their strong roots to grow. The
conifer needs to compete for space
and therefore it is important to
focus on ability for coexistence
with other plants. Though there are
not many species of conifers, it
serves an enormously important
role within ecosystems and
contributes to the growth of a
number of other plants. Conifers opperate without much flair.
