Why Millennials Love Their Houseplant Jungles | Annals Of Obsession | The New Yorker

[@oliviam8211]

Millennials: *exist* Every news channel ever: Why Millennials Do Average Things That Everyone Else Does Too

[@Jackylification]

Normally I’d agree but it’s actually the eijets in the video pushing it. Our generation acting like we invented houseplants 😂

[@0ooTheMAXXoo0]

@@Jackylification Billions of people on the planet. The people making the video made the choice of who to put in the video. The video producers are 100% responsible for the message. Anything the producers want to say, they can find a person to say it in a video.

[@ityrlifeafter6564]

If its a good thing, why not?

[@John-jz5yv]

I agree with you completely. People have been doing these activities/things forever, however, maybe it has more to do with the recrudescence of these activities.

[@zionnuby842]

There are a bunch of old people that have WAY too many plants on there house

[@ashleyt2953]

I no longer feel bad about my 24 plants. I think 2 more wouldn't hurt actually

[@boomboom7364]

Girl, WHY would you feel bad about that??

[@frederiquel7022]

I have exactly 24 plants too! cool coincidence haha

[@jessloo5969]

Get four more! 😂

[@ventia7297]

Hehe, and then 24 becomes 64, and then 94... Until you become like me with more than a 100 plants in the same room. Not mentioning the rest of the house XD Good luck and happy growing!

[@mrparts]

Just get more.

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

I still think that the term ‘plantfluencer’ is hysterical.

[@cozycasasmr4510]

I know right I can't tell if I love it or hate it 😂

[@SalvificTome5280]

@@cozycasasmr4510 How about "bio-mancers?" :)

[@mrrickstur]

Millennials are unintentionally the funniest generation 😂 😂

[@jelielm.8103]

@@mrrickstur your youtube name is "4esthetics" and that's the most millennial thing I've seen in this video/comment section lmao

[@mrrickstur]

Jeliel M. Is that a millennial thing? I had no idea lol

[@tonibauer2405]

This actually reminds me of Southern California in the 1970’s…I bought all the plants I could then in my early 20’s, and tried to convince my ex that we should open a shop. My favorite was my monstera. A about 7 years later, while working as an activities director at a skilled nursing facility, I put on a big luau for the patients and families, complete with authentic island dancers. I brought in some of my plants to add to the atmosphere. Sadly, someone swiped my monstera. I figured it was one of the staff and put up notices begging to get it back. I had that confirmed about a year later when someone told me who did it. I demanded my plant back, and their supervisor acted as if I were in the wrong. I did get it back, but it was a shadow of itself, and I couldn’t save it. I still feel sad for that plant. Now 76, I live in a one bedroom apartment with a little balcony on which I grow ornamental plants, lettuces and herbs. Inside I have fair light and have about 40 plants, to which I am always adding. I am propagating some and hope to supplement my income. I think a lot of older people who used to love their yards as well as their interior plants, but have downsized, are focused on their houseplants now. I am lucky to have a friend downstairs who shares my enthusiasm and we exchange cuttings.

[@lebkha]

Living in a concrete and confined space definitely make you want to grow plants, it is a way to open up the space and break the stiffness of the concrete

[@novahina]

But I guess the way to dream will be living in an house with a very open space in the country side. I hope it is way cheaper 😀

[@17Yanie]

novahina but it’s not smh

[@HeyyJillian]

Boomers are so meticulous about their pristine yards. Most millennials don’t have very abundant outdoor living space, let alone yards, so we have houseplants 🙃

[@Kelstar77]

Water & Sky In fact Gravel / Stone yards are the worst as they rise temperatures outside and store heat

[@elainelouve]

Good point! Gen X here, but I live in an apartment and don't even dream of having a house. Working on a yard seems more like a nightmare.:p We have windows to the south and a balcony, so I have currently 5 herbs, a few succulents and two other plants. It would be nice to plant a few zuccinis on the balcony (in a planter box of course), and I have also other plant ideas yet to be realized.

[@radiolabel2]

Millennials are killing yards and landscaping!

[@dayschange2]

Jillian Johnson Not to mention, we would want to take our plants potted so we can them with us if our landlords decides to kick us out of our homes so they can raise the rent. 😬

[@jayarfa8453]

Move to a small town where you can afford stuff.

[@TTMW]

Plants are sooo addictive. They remind me to smile.

[@stephanies9071]

Especially sunflowers (for me.)

[@Toomuchbullshitt]

And vines

[@jondavis3427]

Yeee

[@aguila0zul]

*watches the video* me: "i need more plants"

[@Guerrilla727]

Lol I have one

me: "i need a garden asap"

[@hamedbagheri4456]

exactly

[@sophiawadt4309]

Areli 😂😂 know the feeling

[@robinrotman]

www.deskplants.com!

[@5800junker]

I watched this video and it made me pause, pick up two of my mini potted plants and bring them back to show them the rest of the video.

[@leahmichele22]

This is the best comment here. 😅

[@Ms.MD7]

LMAO I talk to my plants too and treat them like family

[@ffi1001]

Cheddaframanga 🤣

[@telsclark]

This comment made my day! Ive been upset all day gave me something to smile about.

[@llamacat5940]

😆

[@seriouslyreally5413]

Plants and gardening in general brings out the nurturing tendencies in all humans to care for other living things. Knowing that the endeavored activity will reward you with herbs, vegetables, flowers and fragrances is secondary to the satisfaction of a beautiful, thriving, healthy green plant to give you a sense of wellbeing. Its the reward of a job well done.

[@xJuno]

i have a cat and 69 plants wich i all care for snd tbh i love it. i often resque plants that are not cared well for and whenever i see them start to show signs of growing or recovery i almost cry.. and i get so excited when my plants show signs of growth like a new leaf! the whole thing just makes me happy because i can take care of my plants and my cag better than i can do for myself wich rlly reduces my stress

[@Carolina-wj9ir]

Beautiful comment and full of truth.

[@burstallpass4394]

I know several war time and boomer generations that have a house full of plants. Plants may be getting more attention due to social media as Summer suggested, but all generations love plants and gardens and many more generations will enjoy this in the future.

[@nyam635]

Me: *buys plant* Brain: YES, WONDERFUL!! NEW FRIEND!! RELEASE THE SEROTONIN

[@summerrayneoakes]

Thanks New Yorker for the feature and the inclusion. For all of those who asked, you can find my KZbin channel here: kzbin.info ("Plant One On Me" playlist).

[@rachelsw3766]

OMG yes! I love your channel! Thank you, thank you.

[@rynnaO]

What is the title of the little book you're going though at 6:30? It looks like a great plant guide book! I'd love to get started with learning more about plants! Thanks!

[@weiliang5642]

2:48 "It's a New Yorker thing!". This is such a New Yorker thing to say, lol.

[@Alphacentauri819]

Wei Liang yeah! I 🙄at it, over on the west coast😆

[@joshg11]

I rolled my eyes more at that hideous excuse for a shoulder slip

[@claraknudsen5714]

Followed by “you wanna live in a nice place” as if only New Yorkers wanna live in a nice place lol

[@davidb5205]

a transplant* thing to say Only transplants feel the need to remind everyone that they're a Real New Yorker™ because they lived here for 5+ years.

[@probablynotdad6553]

Hipster*

[@nycbearff]

The love of indoor plants has gone in and out of fashion several times during my longish life. It's good to see them becoming fashionable again, but while a lot of these people will cut back on their indoor jungles when the fashion moves on, most of those who've been introduce to house plants now will probably keep some plants around for the rest of their lives, long after the current fashion subsides. Plants are just good to have around.

[@tonibauer2405]

Yep. I became a plant enthusiast in my 20’s back in the early 1970’s. Begged my ex for us to open a plant store, but it wasn’t exciting to him. I have had as many houseplants as lighting could support in the various places I lived all my life. At age 76, I live in a one bedroom with balcony and fair lighting, I have about 40 and am adding more. Even propagating in hopes of supplementing my income. I have always loved them, not as much as my cats and dogs, but quite a lot, and moved many around the country with me throughout the years.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

What an awesome obsession, I definitely approve!

[@jaysengomez51]

I mean people in general like houseplants.... I really don’t think millennials in general have more of a inclination towards houseplants. Maybe because they have social media so it looks like they are the only ones doing it?

[@cozycasasmr4510]

I agree haha my dad and other older family members always had plants, so to me it's a more older person thing

[@Nancy-md7qr]

Yep. Us Baby Boomers had lots of houseplants too when we were younger. It's a trend that comes and goes and its come around again. I love it!

[@mksabourinable]

Nah this has actually been studied and millennials are more into houseplants than previous generations.

[@dipo0000]

True, my mother and my grandmother always have plants around them, that´s why I love plants so much since I was a little girl.

[@vagingo]

It goes through waves of popularity. The Victorians. The fifties. The 70's. The 90's. Today...

[@Kelstar77]

The Victorian era and the 60’s / 70’s was the indoor plant crazy eras it goes in cycles Glad to see it making a comeback 😊 it makes people happier

[@katherynbreimon1336]

My mom always had plants growing up, inside, outside and anywhere she could put them. The fact that she was soo good at keeping them alive and I wasn’t, and she’d tease me about it made me learn more about plants to keep them alive. So I guess I became a plant lady out of spite 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@haute03]

That young man bringing two trees on the subway at 5:51 has me cracking up haha!

[@dragon6irl]

Lol yeah, you can hear the announcement "please close all doors" but there's still tree out there! haha

[@Sarah-vl4mq]

I literally started tearing up. That was so funny!!

[@raeclarke7328]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@annate4347]

"this city was a mistake" 😂😂

[@fionastempel]

summer rayne oakes?? it's like she was predestined to become this kind of person with this particular obsession lol

[@summerrayneoakes]

My dad had always said that :)

[@erosdooma]

Summer Rayne Oakes you and Planterina have become the millennial fairy plant mothers. 🤣

[@alex0589]

That's not the whole sentence though, is it? ahah @@summerrayneoakes

[@summerrayneoakes]

@@alex0589 not at all ;)

[@hilmir]

She is like real life Poison Ivy

[@ajyoyoyoyo]

This is dumb. People of any age can like plants. They’re plants.

[@0ooTheMAXXoo0]

The natural world is our external organs so, yes, we like to be in nature and take care of nature.

[@ZElTGElST]

@@0ooTheMAXXoo0 plantfluencer

[@rneedham667]

Thats true im 66 been a gardner All my life, as were my parents and theirs.

[@louibeans]

Uhm yes? Nobody said that only millennials like plants? But there is an increase of interest in our generation and the representation thereof in social media. That's undeniable.

[@VashtiPerry]

Allan Diosana lol true

[@momarius31]

Summer! She’s awesome. Literally a real life Professor Sprout.

[@moe3826]

Plants are love. Plants are life 🌱

[@andreiademoura]

I was raised in a big yard with lot of threes and plants. So, having plants reminds me all the love and dedication my grandma had with her plants. It's also a good way of introducing peeps to the conscience of taking care of nature and environment, and how is important to bring more green [and other colors plants could have] to the grey.

[@glentoner3689]

I have my first house plant. Have had it 51 years : )

[@kerijan2003]

Not a millennial thing. Did the same thing back in the eighties when I was twenty-something. The Victorians were even worse. Look it up.

[@kt67kt61]

David Comeau millennials think we invented everything. We need to express our cool apparently.

[@williamfullofwood7421]

Kt67 Kt I think millennial have actually increased the value of the houseplant industry.

[@BikePretty]

David Comeau do you do indoor gardening, outdoor gardening, or both? Also, do you use fabric softener when you do laundry?

[@kerijan2003]

@@BikePretty Well, since the conversation is about houseplants, I would say indoor. I don't garden these days. Not sure what fabric softeners or laundry have anything to do with this conversation.

[@PoliteFoxofficial]

Yep, my husband who is gen x and my mother who is a baby boomer always raised tons of plants. My two younger children are gaining a greenthumb.

[@Alphacentauri819]

At least her air is likely clean!! A lot of plants help with cleaning out VOC’s, other environmental toxins. I so appreciate these people doing this vs showing off a bunch of other materialistic crap! Yay plants and clean air!

[@digi7altrauma792]

They are in New York.... They would need a several thousand acre forest planted in their condos to deal with the pollution there.

[@Jacques.krause]

Yaaasssss

[@creditbrunch]

Unfortunately it's a myth that plants purify the air... They do, but one would need thousands of plants growing in the most optimal conditions to be able to see any change in voc levels, which is expensive and impractical. Better off investing in an air purifier for that purpose. Plants are there to sooth the soul, the eyes. They can't act as an air filter.

[@kmproyaladi]

Clean air for sure

[@iscreamicecream22]

"THIS IS FIDDLE TREE!!" 😂😂😂

[@treelife365]

That was hilarious! She doesn't even know the common name of her plant...

[@drekfletch]

@@treelife365 Or she's given it a proper name of it's own.

[@shad0wCh8ser]

@@drekfletch You don't know, she might have named the tree Fiddle. lol

[@drekfletch]

@@shad0wCh8ser exactly.

[@Mvjesty23]

Any obsession an isolated group has becomes a MILLENNIAL OBSESSION. Stop the madness!

[@KRLEEQ]

AM Productions what do u mean?

[@yessirios848]

KRLEEQ I’m guessing that whenever there’s a trend it’s always because of millennials. “Millennials are been obsessed with ___” “millennials can’t stop eating avocados” “millennials are adopting dogs instead of having kids” “millennials are renting instead of buying”

[@KRLEEQ]

Yesenia Martinez Ahhh I see what you mean, no I agree it’s a bit over the top how things become trendy and suddenly millennials think it’s revolutionary. I’m just like, ok 👍 great you like avocados on bread how groundbreaking. It’s definitely a “hey look at me I’m jumping on this trend, I’m cool now huh!” But really I feel as though... who cares just live your life.

[@jblps]

I know. I must be the worst millennial because I have like 10 plants and a... BACKYARD! 😱

[@hallorican]

True, I'm not a millennial and I have plant obsession.

[@areleza]

I'm really emotionally attached to my plants! Seeing them growing and being healthy makes me so happy

[@gabumonboys]

Im glad you chose to interview her because she doesn't have that look or tone that she's literally crazy or obsessed. She seems more like an avid hobbyist.

[@hanzifaction]

Good for you Summer getting on the New Yorker!! For me as a plant lover, it’s weird meeting others. It feels like two unicorns meeting the jungle. But it’s great the hobby is growing

[@sumthin8546]

Growing..

[@gamertag4253]

Plants make me really happy, they bring people together and help our earth to be clean and they also help our air.

[@PamsPrettyPlants]

Hey New Yorker, this is awesome! You should link the KZbinrs shown here, it’d probably mean a lot to them! I spotted Harli G & The Plant Daddy and Kaylee Ellen’s Insta. Summer Rayne’s channel is amazing!! 🌱🌱

[@szeponzi]

Yea they just used them

[@Lostpanda123]

Pam Ela, maybe you should watch the video before you start to make such a statement? The journalists have done their job and given credits for the used footage at the end of the video. With other words, they have been professional.

[@innershifttv]

Summer Rayne Oakes great channel!

[@Andi_andI]

Pick Up Limes!

[@NoticeMeSenpaiii]

Nick Pileggi is also great!

[@yootoob4516]

I'm a tail-end boomer and I love plants -- but I choose to raise only a few large specimens of favorite plants. When plants get too large for my space, I divide them and give away part. One thing I've noticed through the years: you can tell who your good friends are when you need someone to take care of plants while you're on a trip.

[@believeinshadows139]

Plants can be inexpensive and they help my depression. So i would be happy making a jungle in my house. Slowly working on doing so.

[@katiejoartsy1540]

I love her! Amazing how she knows every single plant and it’s full scientific name.

[@TheICEgirl6100]

"it's a new yorker thing, you want to be in a nice place" pretty sure that's a universal thing

[@416pp]

That's my netflix.. exactly get off staring at a screen and plant!! It's beneficial mentally.

[@stephx420]

So glad I don't live in a big city. I open my back door and I am in an amazing garden. It's great that you guys are doing this though.

[@joeys4289]

You're one of the lucky ones

[@viggthepale]

@@joeys4289 , what's luck gotta do with it?

[@bamwesty8158]

@@viggthepale the life we are born into obviously

[@Chandal543]

When I was a kid, back in THE 80s my mom had a house jungle. I’d crawl around and pretend I was Jane of the house jungle. Then. She went to the yard. The thing is when you don’t have a yard you grow indoors!

[@suchnothing]

"Why millenials love house plants" says the new Yorker, as if older people dont also have a ton of houseplants.

[@swicheroo1]

LOL. They can like plants for totally different reasons. That's how demographic analysis works: It zeros in on a specific population and explores their specific motivations.

[@roadkilledmolevafan]

not "as if" at all in my opinion. just cus older people also like plants doesn't mean one can't define reasons why millenials love hoseplants.

[@supuwu5078]

@@roadkilledmolevafan but people of all ages like houseplants - why do we focus on millennials?

[@supuwu5078]

@Ben Jay ah, that's rather sad actually..

[@100dblock]

I’m 28 and this is my second year gardening I love it. I know it’s different than indoor planting but planting seeds outside and watching them grow into fruit or vegetables you can eat is so relaxing

[@KayleeEllenOfficial]

Omg 6:08 That's me! Thank you for featuring me 😁♥️

[@emmahanley2037]

“THIS IS MY FIDDLE TREE!!!” for some reason is the cutest thing I’ve heard today. The enthusiasm is wonderful.

[@maharajaneela]

Please do not take plants to the hospital before checking with the hospital/ward regarding their rules... Otherwise, happy planting 🌱👍🏼

[@aahpuuh]

yeah, some don't even accept flowers!

[@SchutzReborn]

@@aahpuuh I know right! Last year my mom was in the hospital and I tried sending prayers and they wouldn't allow those either. Doesn't security have anything better to do?

[@dakoderii4221]

Plants= bad Drugs = good We have evolved.....lol

[@kev2020]

I completely misunderstood your statement. I was thinking "Well, I do have a bromeliad that needs a medical intervention. Where are these plant hospitals?"

[@cibe2552]

I concur. No plants in the hospital. Patients have low immune system and plants increases their risk of getting sick.

[@rosemarybaxter9120]

I’ve got 18 indoor plants, and I thought that was a lot! Many plants clear the air of toxins, so I have four in the bedroom. I’m 77, though, not a millennial!

[@Tia5003]

I really enjoyed this video!!!! It made me happy to see all of those people loving plants just like I do 💚🌱✨

[@MK-rd9dd]

So...tons of people have always loved plants. Social media gives much more support and provides a sense of connection to plant lovers that is on another level compared with earlier generations.

[@joannmicik1924]

Wonderful. Just simply wonderful. As a lifetime obsessed gardener, I am so happy to see younger people embracing the green world. Greed kills; Green heals.

[@lilahb.8698]

Tbh it’s super satisfying and not even super expensive to do. Beginner plants like pothos and spider plants are easy to propagate, which feels awesome to do when you successfully propagate them. And soon you’ll have a dozen of them! Super cool.

[@jose_reyes1111]

-"It's a New Yorker thing!" My abuelita: HOLD MY CUBETAS

[@LittleMissSunshine721]

It’s not necessarily a millennial thing- it’s just become a popular thing again. My mom and her friends grew multiple plants in their homes in the 80’s and 90’s. I think it’s a great thing that people are showing love to plants again! I’m thinking about getting some of my own. It looks so refreshing and peaceful.

[@4thecultureco]

The black KZbinr's name at 1:20 is Thee Plant Daddy. In case you wanna...you know...give him credit.

[@seamseams]

His channel was mentioned in the credits, as were the others. They do go by pretty fast, but they are there.

[@NoticeMeSenpaiii]

Was this meant in a racist sort of way or in a "we all know he's attractive, so here's his channel if you want to check him out" sort of way? 😂

[@4thecultureco]

@@NoticeMeSenpaiii wtf are you talking about?

[@NoticeMeSenpaiii]

@@4thecultureco It's pretty self explanatory, is it not? His channel was listed in the video. They did give him credit, so I was asking if you were bringing attention to him specifically because he's cute. Or did I miss something else?

[@josephenderle7167]

fair use doesn't require attribution or crediting the copyright holder.

[@LususxNaturae]

It’s crazy how I JUST followed her recently and love her videos & now she’s on the New Yorker 🙌🏽

[@MK-sk2mi]

I think this is because it reminds us of our grandmas houses

[@livingchariot]

It’s not just the millennials. All kinds of folks are embracing plant life right now.💚

[@franceseast6592]

Houseplants remind us of avocados, the thing we love above all others

[@god563616]

I'm a millennial and I've always loved flowers, gardening and nature period

[@evarinagarmguardian113]

I seriously thought I was the only one who hoarded plants like this. I’ve described myself as being like a cat lady, but with plants. Also whenever someone asks me if I have any pets I say, “Do plants count?”

[@konnichiwala889]

I like it because I like having control over something. It also makes me feel good seeing my plant do well.

[@katjean7270]

I started getting into plants because of my mom a couple years ago. Since then, I became a florist in a grocery store :D You can imagine how many clippings I have lol...

[@dinonuggets9496]

Dude at 2:23 smelling the plant made me LOL. I’ve been starting my own indoor plant obsession and it’s because I find it therapeutic..something I can be proud about...they’re great for our air...and they’re living things inside my house, idk they’re just cool and nice to look at. I’ve got about 11 so far, and they’re all pretty healthy and each are different.

[@kdls09]

“Stay clear of the closing doors please.”.. brings in 4 more 8 foot plants. 😂

[@thecatlady3501]

I bought two indoor plants at the local hardware store that were half dying in the clearance section. I wanted nothing more than to save them and watch them flourish so I took a chance and bought them. I don’t know why it took me this long to put plants in my apartment but now I want more. They have such a calming effect and my family really enjoys them!

[@marih9345]

Speaking of plants. I went to a fleamarket this weekend & got 2 medium size snake plants & some other huuuge (excuse me idk what kind of plant it is) palm tree leaf plant all for $15!! Dirt cheap. I’m in love!! Going back this weekend to get even more haha

[@micheall1127]

Good ! People in the city need good clean air too

[@castlevampy]

I am Generation X 45 yrs old n´ I love my plants

[@JavierFernandez01]

Gen x to millenials to gen z. Why? WHY?! Y!!!

[@maryvoigt8763]

I've been in plant care and a lover of plants most of my 68 years. Love your advice and Common sense on plants and care. I live in Hawaii now and it's a plant lady's dream. But respectful of the land 🌴💖💖🌈🌈 lucky and grateful

[@Alphacentauri819]

So much safer, and generally more fulfilling, than dating 😬🤔😁

[@patryksz6749]

1:48 I chuckled at how excited she was with that fiddle leaf fig, I'm exactly like this everytime I have a new plant!

[@PaolaEnergya]

So glad Kaylee got featured too! I discovered her thanks to Jenna Marbles

[@KayleeEllenOfficial]

Hey! Aww thank you ♥️

[@18spiderpork]

Most beautiful and rewarding passion in the world!

[@julienrockingham54]

that Brooklyn apartment looks like my Puerto Rican garden, you go girl, do yo thing!!!

[@Roses6858]

I have a back yard but I prefer indoor plants. 1. Because I'm lazy 2. You don't need to go out during winter 3. You can get water right to them 4. Make you room lively 5. They are more intresteting than people

[@NoticeMeSenpaiii]

Yes! Nick and Kaylee are my favorites!

[@Dubois_tada]

People like plants because it brings the peace of the green outdoors inside

[@supuwu5078]

Millennials keep plants... inside? That's insane! Soon it will be like "millennials are eating peanut butter on toast! wow!" (okay I'm sorry I seriously love this girl but I'd really like to see adults/seniors get some recognition! good video though!)

[@elizabethingham7789]

Avocado toast. It's cheap and tastes good.

[@acgraphics1139]

@@elizabethingham7789 avocado is expensive

[@mossbased]

I’m a gen zer who works at two plant shops and I have over 100 plants in my tiny apartment I just think they are so amazing all the different kinds of foliage amaze me I love caring for them and watching them grow (I’m also autistic they’re my special interest)

[@treelife365]

5:34 - "If you know someone who is sick in the hospital, bring them some plants..." It’s against hospital etiquette for a guest to bring fresh flowers, food, plants or fruits to a patient without asking first. “Infection control is crucial for patients who are very sick and do not have a strong immune system, such as burn victims, cancer or chemo patients,” explains Lee. “Fresh flowers, plants and fruits can carry fungal spores that can infect sick patients. Call the unit ahead of time to see what is appropriate to bring.” - www.rd.com/health/healthcare/hospital-etiquette/

[@dividendenkontor]

5:23 yeah - he really looks like someone i would trust with my plants problems and growing sense of alienation

[@jennashay8634]

I love Summer Rayne and Kaylee Ellen's videos are GORGEOUS (and dangerous if you've caught the plant bug).

[@vivdizzler]

I love how she put it at the end. Plants are more than just your *aesthetic*🥺

[@NotAppIicabIe]

I got into plants via.. Seeing succulents on social media. I was so taken aback by how strange some of them were. I never knew plants could look like that, let alone plants you could grow yourself. I had never thought plants could look so strange and it kinda reminded me of when I was younger how my mom had a few plants here and there.. And she was into plants cus her family gardened for a lot of their food back in the day.. Me though part of my reason was also because it was a good excuse to keep my window open cus I had this habit of keeping the blinds closed 24/7. And I never really put effort into decorating my room. I got my first plant (echeveria ramillette) which died in a week (look where I'm at you wouldnt expect a frost advisory and that year we had one...) . My mom picked out a small mammillaria of sorts and my niece picked out a tiny lil graptoesdum vera Higgins. Those two survived. My mom felt bad and got me a lil arrangement.. Then I wanted more plants. Its a year later and I have like 30 flower pots. And I asked someone to keep an eye out for me today for this one special Haworthia that Walmart has had in stock on occasion. 😂

[@bellabeanie4386]

there were so many funny parts about this video. my favourites were the final shot of her pretending to be asleep even though there was a whole camera crew in her house, and "ever sinced we opened, we have sensed and increase in people coming in"

[@pookiehoney]

It's a natural itch to learn gardening. Soon all the food you will eat will be food you've grown. Ditch the ornamentals and grow an edible garden.

[@sallyphillips9175]

I'm almost 52 and never had one iota of interest in gardening.

[@andrewforrayi9666]

@@sallyphillips9175 is never having an iota a double negative? ;)

[@digi7altrauma792]

(lurking as a guy with several aquaponic beds of veggies and 40 rainbow trout)

[@ham-bone2082]

I just recently got into gardening, and I always thought while ornamental plants are pretty, they don't serve a purpose, so I enjoy veggie gardens instead

[@sonyagower1720]

Working on this.. >-< but I don't have a yard.. So I'm trying to learn hydroponic gardening

[@meadowfrance]

I've been orchid obsessed for about 8 years and I'm just now starting to get into other kinds of plants. I don't do it for social media, but watching other people with their plants does fuel my interest.

[@SonOfFurzehatt]

The thing about houseplants cleaning the air isn't really true. The NASA study that people cite in support is based on a totally sealed room. If your room is well ventilated, the air will be changing too quickly for the plants to achieve much. There are many good reasons to grow houseplants though.

[@stephanies9071]

NASA tell too many lies, I need to do my own extensive research before I begin to believe anything they say.

[@solosymphony]

SonOfFurzehatt I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who knew and thought about that update on that research.

[@pawala7]

It's not just NASA, lots of research has proven this. So, it's useless for things like CO2 but some plants can still reduce concentrations of certain volatile organic compounds (VOC's). You'd need a bunch of pretty big plants though, like a human-sized rubber tree, not a tiny herb. Herbs are still good for cooking though.

[@aidanhodgescience7634]

You realize that she didnt have just a house plant sitting in the corner or the two large plants that the nasa rep suggested, but rather the surface area of her plants greatly exceeds the surface area of all the surfaces in her living space. 9m2 of aglae surface area provided enough oxygen and waste cycling for bios3. Her surface area greatly exceeds that. Her plants interactions are the primary atmosphere in her live space at that point. An indian study found that 1,200 plants in a 50,000 square foot building with 300 workers drastically improve air quality by a magnitude of 33%. She has over 1000 in what looks like maybe 1000 square feet.

[@DabidRobinson]

At least i am not alone, i have just gotten a house with a small side yard, and i have been obsessed with growing my flowers and watching my pants thrive. Yay

[@ymarie4801]

My grandpa have always loved plants. He has a beautiful garden and inspired me since I was little to take care of plants. I don’t think is a millennial thing.

[@brigy30]

I'm 37 and I've always loves plants since I was a teen. I started off with orchids then flowering plants and now plants.

[@Miabalzitch]

in case you missed it, it's because a) plants are one of the only things we feel in control of in our lives; b) we can't afford larger living spaces with actual outdoor space. oops

[@geraldtisch1007]

Don’t live in NYC maybe.

[@immortalfirefly0641]

because there are unlimited sources and plants obssession is the best we can save the planet💚 must be thankful to plant lovers🍃

[@staceykersting705]

Speaking of the '70's and clean air, I have spider plants hanging everywhere. I macrame my own plant hangers, too Lol!

[@stacey1234love]

I’m generation x and I love my plants as well. Always have. I’m able to do more now since my kids are older.

[@joust2063]

“It expresses a level of maturity” *poses with a starbucks cup for a picture* “Whether you have it or not, it looks that way on Instagram” 🤦‍♂️

[@sammypacks7699]

🤣😂

[@RoseKnowss]

It made me cringe so bad where are the real humans 😭

[@supuwu5078]

what the heck 😂

[@theroldan8675]

it is called "light" illumination of the soul

[@woelapaloema]

Haha I'm a plant person as well and it's really awesome to wake up in your personal jungle space. All my friends are always fascinated when they visit me. I love it so much!

[@freddy3238]

I'd subscribe to the new Yorker but they don't cite sources including KZbinrs...

[@jaydencparker4968]

Right? I want to check out the chancel of the main woman they featured and I have no idea what her or her channels name is. Like even if they just could put a name in the bottom left corner in the video....?!

[@teatodd2]

@@jaydencparker4968 I believe her channel is Summer Rayne Oakes. And yes, that's her real name. I don't know the other people.

[@honeytranful]

They did cite all the yotubers at the end credits

[@TylerSmith-wm7hn]

Yeah its news for elitist rich folks

[@rjpoetry3319]

Oh, I just stumbled upon this gem in the mixed rock of KZbin! Who else didn't know there was a New Yorker Channel on here?