ADVERTISEMENT

There are around 435,000 species of plants inhabiting the Earth. Almost 40% of them are very rare, making it harder for us to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of more than 158,535 varieties soundly tucked away in various corners of the world.

But today is our lucky day, as we at Bored Panda have gathered some of the most fascinating and distinctive plants and their conditions in this breathtakingly mesmerizing list. From gradient patterns to colorful blossoms, scroll down to find flora that is guaranteed to soothe your soul!

#1

My Oldest Cactus Bloomed

My Oldest Cactus Bloomed

DadJokeBadJoke Report

#2

I Know You Would Appreciate This Beauty

I Know You Would Appreciate This Beauty

Tradex88 Report

#3

The Gradient On This Plant

The Gradient On This Plant

jacksonj04 Report

Whether it’s a Millennial chasing the latest rare species or a beginner looking to add greenery and coziness to their homes, they constitute 66% of American households that own at least one houseplant.

The mention of Millenials is not accidental, as 7 in 10 consider themselves to be plant parents. This kind of parenthood requires less work and responsibility than taking care of actual children or pets and still offers a sense of joy and purpose.

#4

The Way These Three Trees Line Up

The Way These Three Trees Line Up

fdhfadsadhds Report

#5

The Darkest Hellebore We Grow In The Garden

The Darkest Hellebore We Grow In The Garden

MorlasPlants Report

#6

Mosaic?

Mosaic?

mintBRYcrunch26 Report

ADVERTISEMENT

These definitely aren’t the only benefits that houseplants provide. They are good for our health too, as not only do they freshen up the air but also get rid of harmful toxins. NASA has found that indoor greenery can remove up to 87% of air pollutants in 24 hours. 

In addition, studies have shown that plants can improve concentration and productivity by up to 15%. They reduce stress and boost your mood as well, making them the perfect adornment for your workspace, too. The indoor greenery overall increases happiness and life satisfaction. One study even revealed that purple and green plants were especially effective at reducing negative feelings.

#7

This Flower My Mom Bought Looks Like It Was Photoshopped

This Flower My Mom Bought Looks Like It Was Photoshopped

shaylynn93 Report

#8

This Tree Near My House

This Tree Near My House

Fries219 Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#9

This Plant Growing Up A Palm Tree

This Plant Growing Up A Palm Tree

Lost_Elephant Report

They “give us a little bit of predictability when things are uncertain,” says Gary L. Altman, associate director of the horticultural therapy program at Rutgers. “There’s an evolutionary response when you see green—it’s almost like you created yourself a sanctuary. It reduces feelings of fear and anxiety, and even if you’re angry, it’ll calm you down.”

ADVERTISEMENT
#10

Perfectly Gradient Tree

Perfectly Gradient Tree

yuzuberg Report

#11

Flowers After An Ice Storm

Flowers After An Ice Storm

reddit.com Report

#12

The Way These Water Droplets Collected On The Edge Of My Strawberry Plant

The Way These Water Droplets Collected On The Edge Of My Strawberry Plant

ThePeoplesCheese Report

These benefits seemed to attract more people than usual during the pandemic, when Americans spent $8.5 billion more on plat-related items in 2020 than in 2019. Some communities even blossomed on social media, like #PlantTok on TikTok, uniting plant parents and making it easier to share useful tips.

#13

I Saw A Passion Flower In My Yard This Morning

I Saw A Passion Flower In My Yard This Morning

GratisHanen Report

#14

My Favorite Summer Flowers Have Bloomed

My Favorite Summer Flowers Have Bloomed

soulfire110 Report

#15

This Is What An Artichoke Looks Like If You Let It Bloom

This Is What An Artichoke Looks Like If You Let It Bloom

imbignate Report

ADVERTISEMENT

"The fascination with houseplants stems from people wanting to reconnect with nature," says Emma Sibley, London Terrariums’ owner "Throughout lockdowns, people were glued to their screens while working from home, unable to be in nature." Those who introduced plants into their lives during that period had a way to disconnect from screentime and look after something that needed them.

#16

This Hibiscus Is Supposed To Be Yellow With Pink Centers But This Was The First One That Bloomed! Never Seen That Before

This Hibiscus Is Supposed To Be Yellow With Pink Centers But This Was The First One That Bloomed! Never Seen That Before

tatltael88 Report

#17

These Are A Handful Of Some Of My Favorite 2023 Seedlings That I Can’t Wait To Get Planted And Evaluate Again This Year

These Are A Handful Of Some Of My Favorite 2023 Seedlings That I Can’t Wait To Get Planted And Evaluate Again This Year

thefloweringfarmhouse Report

#18

My 2nd And Best Bloom! The Last Time This Bloomed, I Went On Vacation And The Whole Plant Almost Decayed. Now I Have Roughly 100 Flowers And I’m Sticking Around To Keep Them Alive

My 2nd And Best Bloom! The Last Time This Bloomed, I Went On Vacation And The Whole Plant Almost Decayed. Now I Have Roughly 100 Flowers And I’m Sticking Around To Keep Them Alive

DJssister Report

That is not to say that pet parents got away without struggling a bit while juggling their responsibilities. As data shows, 48% of Millennials were troubled by their plant care. And on average, the ‘avocado toast’ generation has unalived 7 houseplants, with 65% calling themselves ‘plant murderers.’

#19

Zooming In Effect On These Plants

Zooming In Effect On These Plants

safcbullyjr Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#20

My Daughter Sent Me This For My Birthday. Aglaonema Tripictum Tricolor

My Daughter Sent Me This For My Birthday. Aglaonema Tripictum Tricolor

Honeybucketman Report

#21

A Plant In My Garden Grew A Mutant Leaf/Branch Hybrid

A Plant In My Garden Grew A Mutant Leaf/Branch Hybrid

BaronWiggle Report

A study that analyzed Google searches found that the most common plant problems that people faced were the yellowing and browning of leaves. Interestingly, pest-related problems were relatively unusual among plant parents. The research also revealed that the most problematic plant of them all was the fiddle leaf fig, with 14.7% of all searches associated with this species naming a problem.

#22

I Love The Feeling You Get When A Flower Is Oddly Satisfying

I Love The Feeling You Get When A Flower Is Oddly Satisfying

Easygrowing Report

#23

Bleeding Hearts From My Garden

Bleeding Hearts From My Garden

Dangerous-Argument91 Report

#24

My Multi-Colored Hydrangea. This Is The First Year It's Done This. This One's Normally All Blue

My Multi-Colored Hydrangea. This Is The First Year It's Done This. This One's Normally All Blue

Care4aSandwich Report

If you’re a beginner and want a smoother and more victimless transition into plant parenthood, the experts recommend going with some kind of pothos. They basically thrive on neglect (I can second this). Meaning that they can go a long time without water, grow in bright or dimly lit spaces, and aren’t fazed by low humidity. Some other great options include a snake or spider plant, as well as various succulents and cacti.

ADVERTISEMENT
#25

I Grew The Flowers And My Wife Made The Vase. For Those Who Are Wondering, These Are The Pincushions "High Gold", "Don's Red", And "Flame Giant"

I Grew The Flowers And My Wife Made The Vase. For Those Who Are Wondering, These Are The Pincushions "High Gold", "Don's Red", And "Flame Giant"

sakatcher Report

#26

I Thought This Flower Looked Like The COVID Renderings

I Thought This Flower Looked Like The COVID Renderings

Grumpus1 Report

#27

How This Ghost Plant Succulent Changes Colors

How This Ghost Plant Succulent Changes Colors

tobago_88 Report

For more gorgeous and low-maintenance greenery, don’t forget to check out our previous publication on beautiful plants with low effort and how to care for them.

#28

Trees That Were Planted At The Same Time Look Like They’re From A Simulation

Trees That Were Planted At The Same Time Look Like They’re From A Simulation

anothafendabenda Report

#29

These Flower Petals Fold Halfway

These Flower Petals Fold Halfway

Solidpew Report

See Also on Bored Panda
#30

My Boyfriend's Bamboo Plant Is Very Root-Bound

My Boyfriend's Bamboo Plant Is Very Root-Bound

MarineGF01 Report

#31

Ghost Plant! Alocasia Macrorrhiza Variegata

Ghost Plant! Alocasia Macrorrhiza Variegata

n_salva Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#32

Passed This Tree That Looked Like Firework Exploding On My Walk

Passed This Tree That Looked Like Firework Exploding On My Walk

rideofthevalkitty Report

#33

Two Very Extreme Colors On This Tree

Two Very Extreme Colors On This Tree

AdamE89 Report

#34

The Patterns On This Tree Burl

The Patterns On This Tree Burl

Alaric_Darconville Report

#35

The Symmetry And Color Gradient Of This Dahlia In My Garden

The Symmetry And Color Gradient Of This Dahlia In My Garden

cmdietz Report

Add photo comments
POST
#36

This Looks Beautiful

This Looks Beautiful

777bun__ny Report

#37

She Never Disappoints. Single Spike With An Offshoot

She Never Disappoints. Single Spike With An Offshoot

tainoson Report

#38

This Perfect Double-Colored Leaf On My Plant

This Perfect Double-Colored Leaf On My Plant

LubaLemon Report

#39

I Told Her She Could Be Anything, So She Became A Spinal Column. Follow Your Anatomical Leggy-Plant Dreams, Little Crassula

I Told Her She Could Be Anything, So She Became A Spinal Column. Follow Your Anatomical Leggy-Plant Dreams, Little Crassula

FourExcitedSpiders Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#40

Sometimes I Just Stare Into These Leaves And Let My Mind Go

Sometimes I Just Stare Into These Leaves And Let My Mind Go

reddit.com Report

#41

I Saw This Beautiful Flower On A Morning Walk

I Saw This Beautiful Flower On A Morning Walk

cat_in_the_sun Report

#42

The Plant Has Leaves With Leaves

The Plant Has Leaves With Leaves

DD_Power Report

#43

The Way This Tree Grew Around The Fence

The Way This Tree Grew Around The Fence

tarynator Report

#44

The Underside Of This Taro Leaf

The Underside Of This Taro Leaf

Papi_Queso Report

#45

New Leaf Unfurled With An Insane Color Block Gradient. Never Seen This Before

New Leaf Unfurled With An Insane Color Block Gradient. Never Seen This Before

SilenceOfTheLambchop Report

#46

This Perfect Flower

This Perfect Flower

stolencheesecake Report

#47

Half-Shiny Leaf

Half-Shiny Leaf

IAMTHEJOEY Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#48

This Bonsai Plant Has A Hexagon Branch Structure

This Bonsai Plant Has A Hexagon Branch Structure

SomberDUDE224 Report

#49

Top View Of My Barrel Cactus

Top View Of My Barrel Cactus

biborno Report

#50

My First Pink Plant. Subtle, But Cute Nonetheless

My First Pink Plant. Subtle, But Cute Nonetheless

reddit.com Report

Note: this post originally had 122 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.