The newest thing we’re buying like crazy is . . . HOUSEPLANTS.
It’s not clear why. Maybe we need something to take care of right now . . . or we’ve realized our Zoom backgrounds are just really boring. So will we actually keep all these plants alive, or will they wither and die? A recent survey found that for almost half of us, the prospects aren’t great.
30% of Americans admitted they’re BAD at keeping plants alive. And another 13% weren’t sure. So that’s 43% who don’t seem too confident. 57% said they’re at least “somewhat” capable, including 1 in 5 people who think they’re “very good” at taking care of plants.
Men and women were equally likely to say they have a green thumb. But women were slightly more likely to say they’re terrible at keeping plants alive.
People mass-purchasing plants during quarantine
Self-isolating folks order plants for company and comfort while cooped up in their apartments.@nypost https://t.co/qBPiL4cGwh— Milk Run News (@MilkRunNews) April 16, 2020
Turns out @TheSill has been seeing huge consumer demand for plants during quarantine.
Why you might ask?
Plants make people happy!https://t.co/Ts0aMkhyJw
— Steve Schlafman ?✨? (@schlaf) April 16, 2020