There's something sexy about a person who is able to care for things. While many people would swoon over an individual responsible enough to care for a high-maintenance dog , or a slightly chiller cat, there are other beings that need tender love and affection to thrive. We're not talking about turtles, parakeets, or horses. We're talking about plants. As a city dweller, I'm not seeing many people walking their ferrets or pigs. And many of my peers aren't even permitted to have pets beyond fish…

A massive amount of guilt is settling into my body as I write these words. It's true. I haven't watered my aloe in a very, very long time. And I don't think it's been getting much sun. I can see it now: crispy, crunchy, parched and depressed . This is why I'm not allowed to have nice things. Specifically plants. My apartment will never be one of those plant-filled havens we see so often on Instagram. I'll never be able to take care of a fiddle leaf fig or take selfies with shelves of carefully…

“Society told me not to, but I'm not a sheep [and] she seems to be thriving.”

You don't need a lot of money to grow your own food at home or even at your tiny apartment—and these TikTokers are showing you how.

For black, thumbs, too.

Plant people, these are for you!

Entertainment for people who prefer plants to cats and dogs!

We know you'd rather be gardening right now.

Green thumbs unite!

These are for the flower people!