Gardening experts at All About Gardening have analyzed five years of Google Trends data to determine the most searched for houseplant in each state. While the Mostera plant had the most overall searches — perhaps owing to how easy it is to care for — the Pilea peperomioides was the most searched in Georgia, and third-most searched in the U.S.
Also referred to as the Chinese money plant or coin plant, Pilea peperomioides is the perfect houseplant for the wannabe green thumb, because it requires only a small pot and is surprisingly easy to care for. Pilea peperomiodes is even rumored to bring financial good luck, money and prosperity to its owner, according to gardenmega.com.
“Provide your Pilea peperomioides with bright light, semi-regular watering, and some light feeding in the spring and summer months and it will thrive,” the Spruce reported.
The second most searched houseplant is a Ficus lyrata, sometimes known as a fiddle-leaf fig. Three houseplants tied for fourth place in overall search volume: Senecio rowleyanus (string-of-pearls), Chlorophytum comosum (spider plant) and Calatheas.
Some houseplants have a decidedly localized search pattern. Pothos, often known as Devil’s ivy, was the most sought-after houseplant in only one state, South Dakota, and the Maranta leuconeura was the most searched houseplant only in Florida.
“Interest in houseplants has been on a rapid rise since the pandemic began, with people eager to reap the benefits of nature within the confines of their homes and houseplants are a perfect way to do this. This data offers a fascinating insight into which houseplants Americans prefer and whether these houseplants will become more of a staple of American homes in the future,” All About Gardening said.
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