Coined by millennials and embraced by zoomers, boomers, millennials, and zillennials alike, ‘plant parenting’ is a colloquial phrase referring to anyone who cares for their plants as they would care for a pet or family member.
It’s really just a new way of saying someone has a gift of a green thumb, or simply enjoys it as a hobby.
Why are we so drawn to houseplants?
Beyond the nostalgia, millennials may be drawn to greenery because of the mental health benefits that come with fostering our green thumb.
Unlike other decor purchases that also make great social content — like candles, throw pillows or art — plants are alive and require ongoing care.
That sense of responsibility, the joy we feel as they grow and thrive, even just being around plants, is uniquely healthy for our physical and mental
well-being in ways that appear to be particularly intriguing to the millennial generation.
