Why Socotra Island? Well, this little gem is an ecological marvel. Socotra Island has more than 700 endemic (unique to a specific locale) species of flora and fauna, and this particular plant depicted is known as the Dragon’s Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnaban). Socotra is often described as the most alien-looking place on the planet. Soooo, naturally Fluttershy is drawn to it like a pinky fluffy pony to chocolate.
She’s afraid of the ladybug I take it.
Also what’s wrong with Rarity?