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The top 10 most-Googled house plants: From the snake plant to the prickly cactus

The most popular houseplants according to Google...

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Karen Silas
Senior Lifestyle Editor
Updated: September 2, 2021
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Top 10 most popular house plants according to Google

Budding plant experts have been flocking to the Internet to find out as much as we can about the best plants for our living spaces – and it turns out some plants are much more popular than others! A study by Essential Living revealed the most searched houseplants of 2020, and there are some perennial faves (we see you, cacti!) and also some surprises. So here is a countdown of the top 10 most popular plants…

10. Fiddle Leaf Fig 

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Fiddle Leaf Fig, 2 x £27.49, Amazon

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Named for its violin shaped foliage, this ficus is native to Western Africa.

9. Chinese Money Plant

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Chinese Money Plant, from £8.99, Thompson and Morgan

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The Chinese Money Plant is ideal for beginners!

8. String of Pearls

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String of Pearls plant, from £8.99, Thompson and Morgan

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String of Pearls is possibly the most elegant succulent plant there is.

7. Bird of Paradise

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Bird of Paradise, from £14.99, Thompson and Morgan

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This beautiful bird of paradise makes an interesting house plant for a bright, well-lit room.

6. Aloe Plant

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Aloe Vera Plant, £12.99, Amazon

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Aloe vera can be used to relieve heartburn, keep fruits and vegetables fresh, and much more.

5. String of Hearts

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String of Hearts Plant, from £9.99, Thompson and Morgan

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Pop it on a high shelf and watch the beautiful heart-shaped leaves grow.

4. Prayer Plant

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Prayer Plant, £14.99, Amazon

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 The Prayer Plant is super easy to care for – and makes an ideal beginners' plant.

3. Peacock Plant

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Peacock Plant, £14.99, Amazon

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Peacock Plants originate from the Tropics of Brazil and make great additions to houseplant collections.

2. Cactus

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Indoor Cactus Mix x 3, £9.99, Amazon

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Cactus: a very hardy plant that is famously low maintenance...
 

1. Snake Plant

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Snake Plant, £7.39, Amazon

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A  Snake Plant is said to improve the air quality in your home. It is also known as the less-Googled Mother-in-law's Tongue –  a humorous name for the very popular house plant that originates from West Africa.

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