- The Aloe vera plant is the most Instagrammable houseplant, with over 5 million posts on Instagram
- In second place is the Agave plant with just under 2 million posts
- Not sure how to style your space? Let the most popular plants on social media guide your aesthetic
New research has revealed the most Instagrammable houseplant, with the Aloe vera plant, taking the top spot in the rankings.
The research conducted by home decor website RiversWallArt.com established the most common houseplants and succulents on Instagram and analysed the number of hashtags for both the scientific name of each houseplant and the more commonly used names.
1 Aloe Vera
The analysis revealed that the Aloe vera plant (scientifically known as the Aloe barbadensismiller) had the highest number of hashtags on Instagram, making it the most Instagrammable. The plant has 5,155,019 combined hashtags on the platform to date.The plant has been a household favourite for centuries due to its medicinal and cosmetic purposes. The Aloe Vera plant secures its top spot by totalling over five million posts on Instagram from the use of the following hashtags: ‘#aloebarbadensismiller, ‘#aloevera’, ‘#aloeveraplant’, and ‘#aloeverasucculent’.
2 Agave Americana
Agave Americana, otherwise known as Agave, places second with 2,433,083 posts on the platform. Agave plants have a multitude of uses, but their main benefit is that their sap and juices can be used to treat many gut-related issues. It is also rich in nutrients, which is why many see it as a more natural alternative to honey and sugar.
3 Haworthia
The third most Instagrammable plant is the Haworthia plant. Scientifically known as Haworthiopsis attenuata, the plant has a total number of 1,078,961 posts on Instagram. The plant’s popularity is due to its ease of care, as it can tolerate many different lighting conditions and can last long periods in dark spaces.
4 Sedum
The fourth most Instagrammable houseplant is Sedum, which is also known as Stonecrop. The plant is extremely popular among beginners as it is exceptionally versatile; not only is this a great selling point for the plant, but it can also endure harsh conditions and survive prolonged periods without water. The plant has 804,823 posts in total on Instagram.
5 Mammillaria
In fifth place is Mammillaria, also known as Pincushion Cactus, with a total of 529,729 posts. With only 175,000 fewer posts than a Stonecrop plant, the pincushion cactus is popular among cactus lovers because of its small size and ease of care.
6 Dracaena Trifasciata
The Dracaena trifasciata is the sixth most Instagrammable plant, with 513,093 posts. The plant is also nicknamed the Snake Plant, or Mother-in-law’s Tongue! and is popular for its ability to purify the air and release oxygen during the nighttime.
7 Hoya
The seventh most Instagrammable houseplant is the Hoya Plant, otherwise known as Wax Plant. The popularity of the Wax Plant is due to its sweet scent, attractive and long leaves, and pretty floral accents. To date, the plant has 303,440 posts on Instagram, which secured its seventh position.
8 Curio Rowleyanus
In eighth place is the Curio rowleyanus plant, also known as String of Pearls. Despite being an extremely delicate plant, String of Pearls is a beautiful addition to any plant collection. Similar to many other succulents, the plant is straightforward to maintain and has 233,711 posts on Instagram.
9 Crassula ovata
Crassula ovata, also known as the Jade Plant, ranks ninth by a whisker with 233,151 Instagram posts, just 560 fewer than the String of Pearls. The Jade Plant is extremely popular, especially in Asia, as it is thought to bring financial luck. Its gorgeous, vibrant green leaves are another selling point of this plant, which is a beautiful addition to any plant lover’s collection.
10 Schlumbergera bridgesii
The tenth most Instagrammable houseplant belongs to the Schlumbergera bridgesii, otherwise known as the Christmas Cactus. The plant has a total of 189,128 posts on Instagram, which secures its tenth position. It is a colourful, exciting plant which blooms bright pink or lilac flowers in indoor spaces around Christmastime.
Tony Gilbert from RiversWallArt.com commented on the findings:
“Choosing how to decorate and design your home can be a really personal task, with every decision you make being a representation of your interests and passions, whether this is by having lots of plants indoors, or particular artwork throughout your home. These findings highlight which plants are the most popular visually and aesthetically, according to social media users and can serve as inspiration for those who are unsure as to what direction to go into. That being said, houseplants can be a big commitment, especially if you’re new to having plants in your home. If you like the aesthetics that houseplants bring, with their vibrant greens, wall art of your favourite plants can be a great starting option, showcasing the visual but without any of the responsibility.”
Do you have any of these Instagrammable houseplants? Are you managing to keep them alive?!
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