Do plants feel pain?
From what I've read so far, unfortunately, it seems like they might. Plants can communicate with each other and form underground resource networks with other plants, fungi, and microorganisms. Including for illness, boring bugs and pain responses. The smell of fresh cut grass is one of those warning/pain responses.
I've wanted to do some bonsai succulents, but the process towards any living thing seems cruel and painful.
Mid 20s! It all worked out.