[Must be the puppy dog eyes. In any case, Meja only teases people she likes. Sam is safe.]

When I was... human, [or even just younger] no plants really grew where I lived, except in the summer. On Midgard — Earth. But I had a very dull stint on Alfheimr, and the elves there taught me how to care for plants. Most plants, at least. Some of these are very strange. If you come in, avoid the plant we've put a glass case over.

I'd be happy to give you pointers, if caring for plants is something you'd like to learn.