This year's endless joy of lockdowns and quarantines has inspired many home-based trends. While some people took up baking bread and gaining that quarantine fifteen, other people turned to knitting or art. And then there's the scads of millenials and Zoomers who decided to cultivate the ol' houseplant and gardening fad that had been steadily growing over the last few years. And who can blame them? If you're going to be stuck inside, it makes sense to want your space to look green and your air to flow more fresh. From these plant memes it's clear the obsession has reached financially irresponsible levels, there are definitely worse ways to spend your time and money than caring for a living thing. Especially when you don't have to walk plants or change their litterbox.
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A lot of people have been turning to plants in the dark days of the coronavirus pandemic. It makes sense. Why not make your space more livable while stuck inside? Sure. But other people are taking it to an insane level. I have friends who have a veritable forest in their New York City apartments. While it's admirable to take care of something living, we need to consider taking care of ourselves. But for everyone else (in denial) we've got memes making fun of these addiction. At least we can laugh about it.
Being stuck at home for much of 2020 has had some unfortunate side-effects. Some people are feeling agoraphobic, others have spiraled into depression. People have gained weight. One unexpected (but positive) result of being cooped up has been an increased demand for houseplants. While many businesses have suffered due to the pandemic, this green industry has been flourishing. It's not hard to see why. Plants not only give us something to preen over and take are of, but they make our spaces a whole lot more pleasant to be in. Spending money on something that improves the air in your home and makes you happy is a lot better than dropping dough on unhealthy coping mechanisms like alcohol. And if that's not comfort enough, perhaps these plant-related memes will help you realize you're far from alone in your obsession.
If you've spent any time on the internet lately (and we're betting you have) you know that plants are very, very trendy. Especially as we're all trying to beautify the homes we're stuck in for the time being. Some of you might be seasoned botanists, and others might struggle to keep your succulents alive. These memes should be relatable for either category.
Having a ton of houseplants might be a millennial stereotype at this point, but you don't have to be posting plant photos on Instragram to appreciate these memes - or their green subjects. The fact is, plants make your life better, whether they're indoor or outdoor. It's gratifying to care for something other than yourself. Having them make your living space or yard look beautiful is a pretty nice bonus.
Spring has sprung, and we're starting to see happy bits of green everywhere. While many people may not be able to flock to their community gardens, we can still tend to our ever-increasing number of house plants. And considering food shortages, all you home gardeners must be thanking your lucky stars. These memes are for you, as well as for people who may suddenly have the itch to tend for something green. Quarantine is a pretty good time for branching out in the hobby department. And caring for plants is as wholesome as hobbies can get.
