“Caring for my plants helps with keeping my mental health in check as life pressures can be very stressful.”
Joshua Housley, 26, British
Battersea, London, United Kingdom
Account Manager (sales)
Favourites: My favourite plants are definitely my Ficus elastica and Monstera deliciosa, mostly because these were my first ever plants and I have had them a good few years now. I fell further in love with them after having seen their natural beauty in the wild.
“I’m constantly moving around plants depending on the day and the type of picture I want to take, haha!”
Paul Thompson, 34, El Salvadoran
New York, NY, USA
Chemistry teacher
Favourites: My favorite plants are my Monstera deliciosa, Sansevieria samurai, and Tillandsia xerographica. They’re all unique in their own respect, low maintenance, and visually appealing.
“I keep my plants hanging, elevated, or use aversion tactics, like with tin foil, to deter my cats from becoming curious and hungry.”
David Powley, 26, American
Fort Myers, Florida, USA
Veterinary Technician
Favourites: Alocasia sarian, Monstera deliciosa and all my ferns
“Be brave! A lot of plants are stronger and more adaptable than we think.”
“We use the heater a lot which makes the air dry and tropical plants don’t like it.”
“Think of plants as your significant other, you either keep them happy or they kick your butt.”
“For shinier leaves, especially for plants with big ones, I first clean them with a cloth and then rub them with the inside of banana peels.”
“Finding a good pot is not just good for the visual, but helpful for adequate drainage and essential care too.”
