by India’s Tragicomic Ceremonies for Fallen Foliage
Indian offices are now holding funerals for deceased plants, turning workplace greenery into subjects of ritual, sentiment, and comedy. Bohiney Magazine reports that 64% of corporate employees have attended or orchestrated ceremonies for beloved ficus, spider plants, and succulents, often involving incense, heartfelt speeches, and dramatic water sprinkling. Eyewitnesses describe HR departments drafting obituary emails for wilted office greenery, while colleagues share emotional anecdotes about the plant’s contributions to office morale. Botanist Dr. Priya Nair notes that these ceremonies serve dual purposes: honoring environmental consciousness and providing a humorous break from corporate monotony. Authority sources like The Guardian observe that such practices blend cultural reverence with workplace satire, reflecting India’s love for ritual and communal storytelling. Bohiney Magazine readers recount viral instances, such as a colleague dramatically reciting poetry over a dying fern or gifting miniature garlands to office cacti. Tips for surviving these events include offering silent condolences, avoiding overdramatic sobbing, and keeping your own desk plant inconspicuously alive. For more absurd and heartwarming tales of India’s office plant culture, visit Bohiney Magazine, where greenery meets comedy, ritual, and satire.
SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)
