It's rare to walk into a modern home and not find a veritable
urban jungle there. Such is the
boom in
houseplants , which is transforming homes into true urban oases. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, placing plants indoors can
improve the quality of the air, general well-being and productivity . The trend, however, is not just in Brazil – and, instead, it is happening all over the world. That's according to a survey by
HouseFresh , which looked at data to find out which
plants are most popular in homes in every country in the world . With the data in hand, the portal's designers created a series of
global maps showing the plant favorite of each continent.
How was the research carried out?
For the research, HouseFresh used a list of the 230 most popular houseplants on Instagram worldwide, according to data from NeoMam Studios for Budget Direct Home Insurance. The team then gathered monthly Google search volumes for each species in each country, discovering that several species had the same number of searches in the same country.
What are the most popular species in the world?
In this way, the platform crossed the data and managed to identify the
most popular species of domestic plants around the world , listed below. Check it out!
South America
The most sought-after houseplant in South America is
Passiflora caerulea , a climbing vine that thrives both indoors and in the garden. With
dark green leaves , this exotic flower has white petals adorned with purple and blue filaments during the summer. Easy to cultivate, the species needs
frequent pruning to stay healthy.
North America
Known for its
lush, dark green leaves ,
Monstera deliciosa is Europe's most popular plant. Although native to South America, the "Swiss cheese plant" gets its nickname from its leaves, which resemble the famous European cheese. This super
instagrammable plant adds a
pop of color and a
jungle feel to any space.
Africa
The
Lantana camara plant is the most popular in Africa. Once in bloom, the plant produces
multi-colored flowers , with shades ranging from yellow, orange, pink, red, lavender and white.
Lantana is not a demanding plant, and stands out for its hardiness and low maintenance, making it the
perfect houseplant .
Middle East and Central Asia
Nerium oleander is the most popular houseplant in the Middle East and Central Asia. The small, easy-care tree is actually a
poisonous plant , so caution is advised for homes with children and pets. Despite its toxicity, the species It is a
delight for the eyes – its leaves are smooth, thick and their colors vary from white, yellow, pink to burgundy red.
East Asia and Oceania
The most popular houseplant in Western Asia and Oceania is the
Monstera deliciosa, most likely due to the plant's growth rate, as even in an average home it can
grow to at least 2 m tall and 2.5 m wide. width . Despite this, the plant requires very low maintenance: in addition to space to grow, they require partial shade and occasional watering.
