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The aloe vera plant is the most popular plant photographed for the social media platform Instagram, according to RubyHome.
The aloe vera plant is the most popular plant photographed for the social media platform Instagram, according to RubyHome.
New research has revealed the most Instagrammable houseplant, with the Aloe vera plant, taking the top spot in the rankings.
The research conducted by Hollywood Hills real estate experts RubyHome established the most common houseplants and succulents on Instagram and analyzed the number of hashtags for both the scientific name of each houseplant and the more commonly used names.
“Houseplants are an incredible way to incorporate life and color into any living space, which is why they are an essential part of creating a calm and zen atmosphere in any home,” a spokesperson for RubyHomes said. “It is fascinating to see such large numbers of hashtags for so many houseplants, showing how many social media users love watching their homes spring to life with their easy-to-maintain plants. It also proves just how popular the social media platform is for sharing insights into their interior design choices.”
The analysis revealed that the Aloe vera plant, scientifically known as the Aloe barbadensis miller, had the highest number of hashtags on Instagram. The plant has 5,155,019 combined hashtags on the platform to date. The plant has been a household favorite for centuries because of its medicinal and cosmetic purposes. The Aloe Vera plant secures its top spot by totaling over five million posts on Instagram from the hashtags #aloebarbadensismiller, #aloevera, #aloeveraplant, and #aloeverasucculent.
Agave Americana, otherwise known as Agave, places second with 1,835,178 posts on the platform. Agave plants have a multitude of uses, but its main benefit is its 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.
The third most Instagrammable plant is the Haworthia plant. Scientifically known as Haworthiopsis attenuata, the plant has a total number of 824,048 posts on Instagram. The plant’s popularity is because of its ease of care, as it can tolerate many different lighting conditions and can last long periods in dark spaces.
The fourth most Instagrammable houseplant is Sedum, also known as Stonecrop.
The plant is extremely popular among beginners as its appearance is exceptionally versatile; not only is this a great selling point for the plant, but it also can endure harsh conditions and survive prolonged periods without water. The plant has 704,823 posts in total on Instagram.
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.
Other plants in the top 10 include Dracaena trifasciata, or snake plant, at No. 6; Hoya Plant, otherwise known as Wax Plant, in seventh; Curio rowleyanus plant, also known as String of Pearls, at eighth; Crassula ovata, also known as the Jade Plant, at ninth; and in 10th place, Schlumbergera bridgessii, otherwise known as the Christmas Cactus.
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