How are your leaf-babies doing? According to new research, seven in 10 millennials consider themselves “plant parents” and honestly, it’s stressful AF.
Sure, our green-kids may never grow up to say “I love you,” but according to the study, we’re freaking out about them like they’re real kids. But it’s a good thing they aren’t…because the study also showed the average plant parent has killed seven plants they’ve brought into their home.
My partner Sterling is really into plants right now. He refuses to allow fake plants in our house. His office has two major racks filled with plants, grow lights, and humidifiers! I don’t know for certain, but I do feel like he names them. They are literally our children.
I am in awe of his abilities, but I’ve noticed it can sometime stress him. Knowing how much sunlight the plants need is the biggest stressor, followed by water needs, then pruning, and soil, the list goes on and on. All in all, I believe we have only killed two plants. Which is pretty good considering the statistics of how many plants we own. Plus plants bring way more value to your every day life which is why you should put effort into trying to learn all things plants!
I also secretly believe Sterling is addicted to his plant hobby. He knows when new plants are coming into a season and adding more lines for him to purchase.
Do you have a plant addiction? Let me know!
Source: NY Post