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The 20 Most Googled Houseplants of the Year So Far

Jessica Wang
Jessica Wang
Jessica is a writer and former weekend editor at Apartment Therapy. Her work also appears in Bustle, Nylon, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, and more. She lives in Southern California with her dog.
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updated Nov 2, 2020
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Attention all plant parents: Mojo Mortgages, an online broker, has released the most popular houseplants of the year so far. For those with a green thumb, it’s no secret that plants provide so much more to a living space beyond just aesthetics. Yes, they liven up any ol’ boring room, but houseplants also have proven wellness benefits. Houseplants reduce stress and anxiety, improve the air quality in a space, act as a natural humidifier, and enhance cognitive skills. 

Given these wellness aspects, it’s no surprise that more and more people are buying houseplants during the COVID-19 pandemic. It isn’t just baking bread and streaming TV and films that quarantine dwellers have turned to—many are redecorating their homes to create joyful living and work spaces during this uncertain time. Well, Mojo Mortgages released a report that breaks down the top 20 most-Googled houseplants of 2020 by searches.

Browse the top 20 Googled houseplants below.

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1. Spider Plant

Perhaps the most adaptable houseplant, spider plants will produce oxygen and purify the air in your home via carbon monoxide absorption. Plus, they’re non-toxic and safe around pets and kids. 

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2. Peace Lily

Native to the tropical regions of the Americas and southeastern Asia, peace lilies symbolize peace, prosperity, tranquillity, and purification—all things we could definitely use during a pandemic. 

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3. Snake Plant

Native to Africa, Madagascar, and southern Asia, snake plants are one of the easiest houseplants to care for since they’re generally found in dry climates, making them more adaptable to harsher conditions.

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4. Aloe Vera Plant

Adding a tropical flare to any space, the aloe vera succulent is not only aesthetically pleasing, but its juices can be used to relieve sunburn, scrapes, and acne when applied topically. 

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5. Bonsai

Like a miniature tree in your home or office, bonsai plants offer elegance and floral art to any space—just don’t forget to water and repot at the appropriate intervals. 

Check out the top 20 list in full below. 

  1. Spider Plant 
  2. Peace Lily
  3. Snake Plant
  4. Aloe Vera Plant
  5. Bonsai
  6. Money Tree
  7. Jade Plant
  8. Anthurium
  9. Swiss Cheese Plant
  10. Chinese Money Plant
  11. Fiddle Leaf Fig
  12. Dracaena Marginata
  13. Lucky Bamboo
  14. String of Pearls Plant
  15. Golden Pothos
  16. String of Heart Plant
  17. Croton
  18. Moth Orchid
  19. Majesty Palm
  20. Lemon Lime Dracaena