What Kind of Plant Parent Are You?

Are you the doting plant parent who waters every day, or the relaxed gardener who lets nature take its course? Take this quiz to find out what kind of plant parent you are!

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If you’ve got plants in your home, you know that caring for them can be as rewarding as it is challenging. Some plant parents are nurturing perfectionists, while others are laid-back and let nature take its course.

From checking on your plants daily to just letting them do their thing, there are so many ways to approach plant care—and each style says something unique about your personality!

In this "What Kind of Plant Parent Are You?" quiz, we’ll help you discover your plant parenting style. Are you the over-protective, watering-every-day type, or the carefree, let-them-grow type? Take this quiz and find out how your approach to plant care reflects your personality!

How often do you water your plants?

Every few days—I keep a strict schedule to ensure they’re well hydrated.Whenever I remember or notice that they’re looking a little dry.I check on them when I can, but I don’t stress too much about the schedule.

How do you feel about plant pests?

I get rid of them immediately and take all precautions to prevent them from coming back.I’ll try to remove them if I notice them, but I don’t freak out about it.I try to let nature take its course, but I might use a little organic solution if necessary.

When it comes to repotting, how do you handle it?

I repot my plants as soon as they outgrow their pots. I like them to have plenty of space!I’ll repot them when they really need it or when I notice roots peeking through.I prefer to let them be unless they show obvious signs of needing a bigger home.

What’s your approach to sunlight for your plants?

I make sure they get the perfect amount of sunlight by moving them around the house and adjusting for seasons.I place them where they seem happy, and I’ll move them if I notice they’re not thriving.I set them by the window and let nature do its thing—I don’t stress too much.

How do you decorate with your plants?

I create a beautiful indoor garden with plant stands, shelves, and carefully curated arrangements.I like to scatter plants around my home wherever there’s a little space.I just put them where they fit—functional over aesthetic, but still appreciated.

What’s your plant shopping routine?

I research everything before I buy a new plant, making sure it’ll thrive in my home.I go to the nursery and pick out whichever plant catches my eye.I buy a new plant when I see one that looks nice, but I don’t obsess over the details.