Houseplant Interest Before & After Global Pandemic

Based on Google Search Trends

Many people have found joy in cultivating an indoor jungle before, but being stuck indoors and away from loved ones caused the popularity of houseplants to skyrocket, especially in first-time or beginner plant parents. It isn't hard to understand that caring for a living organism and watching it grow thanks to your care helped many alleviate the lonliness and isolation at home. Based on the following data collected every week of the past 5 years, you can explore how the interest in these 5 common houseplants changed.

"Confined to our homes more than ever before, we’re looking for ways to take back control. And an apartment full of plants appeals both to our desire to beautify our environment, while also feeling like we’re needed."