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8 Most Popular Houseplants in America

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Before Instagram, many Americans cultivated monstera plants, but when users began posting photos of their favourites with #monsteramonday, this giant houseplant became popular.

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Pothos is a favourite in American indoor gardens since it's virtually hard to kill. This vine can grow in low, bright, or almost no light, which may explain its moniker, Devil's ivy.

Pothos

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The magnificent prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura) has also garnered social media attention. Prayer plants are loved for their oval leaves with stunning patterns and their nighttime drooping.

Prayer Plants

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Philodendron, sometimes mistaken for pothos, is a reliable indoor garden plant. Philodendrons filter interior air but are moderately poisonous, so keep them away from pets.

Philodendron

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Some air plants, like tillandsia, cling to a host tree rather than root in soil. These spindly claw-like plants, commonly presented in dishes or glass globes, need intense natural light and heavy watering twice a week.

Tillandsia

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Staghorn ferns are another Instagram-famous houseplant. Staghorn ferns may be grown in pots, but home gardeners sometimes purchase them mounted or mount them themselves to exhibit them like stag antlers.

Staghorn Fern

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Another reason why spider plants are so popular in the US is that they look nice. To begin, they are simple to take care of and can even handle being ignored or abused.

Spider Plant

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Snake plant, also known as mother-in-law's tongue, can endure most conditions except overwatering, which causes root rot. Many snake plant variations may be seen on Instagram under #sanseveriasunday.

Snake Plant