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Why do so many people not own a plant?

By Jessica Young

Why do so many people not own a plant?

Almost half don’t currently own plants because they don’t know how to take care of them — and 20% would sooner sit through a root canal than take care of a plant because of the pressure.

How to be a good parent according to an indoor plant parent?

It turns out successfully caring for indoor plants is a little more complicated than watering, misting leaves and repotting them from time to time.

Is it time for the new plant parent?

It’s time to close the old chapter of houseplant tips and tricks. It’s time for a deeper appreciation of plants, beyond just objects of décor that require maintenance. It’s time for The New Plant Parent.

Is the House Plant Journal a good book?

I’m so excited to share my first book with you! It’s the culmination of all those insightful Instagram captions you’ve enjoyed through the years, organized and expanded into a new approach to house plant care – one that instills confidence and creates a mindset that’s in harmony with how Nature works.

Almost half don’t currently own plants because they don’t know how to take care of them — and 20% would sooner sit through a root canal than take care of a plant because of the pressure.

Why are plant people obsessed with houseplants?

Many of the plant parents featured in the story talk about the love and connection they feel with their indoor plants.

How are plant parents connected to their plants?

Most of the plant parents have given names to their shrubs and trees, and all of them have formed emotional bonds with the greenery in their homes. Many of the plant parents featured in the story talk about the love and connection they feel with their indoor plants.

Can a potted plant be a good parent?

Happily, the quality parenting of a teenager may sometimes take the form of blending into the background like a potted plant. Many parents of adolescents instinctively know this to be true and find ways to be present without advancing an agenda.