And why not! Lol.
Because the world is in lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, travels and other outdoor activities are no longer possible.
So aside from online shopping, people these days are spending more of their time growing a garden or just simply putting up a new plant for home improvement purposes.
Hence the term plantito or plantita emerged. Plantita or plantito is an amalgam of plants and Tito or Tita (uncle/auntie), respectively refers to proud plant parents.
Of course, we see the viral Instagram post of Jinkee Pacquiao with her famous giant "Badyang" (alocasia macrorrhiza) or giant taro or elephant ear plant. And accept it, she is a subject of envy. Mapa sanaol ka na lang di ba? Lol.
And when it comes to trending topics, I tell you I am in the front row. Lol. These past few months being in quarantine - online has become a new normal for me from banking, bills, streaming, buying food, and not to miss the crème de la crème of online activities - online shopping.
Recently I have ordered plants from Lazada. I have been longing to buy plants online because it's hard to find during this time. I used to go to Saint Peter's church here in Commonwealth because there are stalls that offer plants with cheap price tags.
Buying online for a plants worries me because you are dealing with live plants to be delivered by rowdy couriers. Lol.
But then again, how should I know if I won't try it. If it won't turn in a way I wanted it to be? Then maybe just charged it to experience. I mean, it is better to love than to never love at all. Oh, hugot. Lol.
Now, ever wonder how online plants sellers packed their ordered purchases?
Worry no more? I have made an effort to do an unboxing for you to be convinced that buying plants online is legit and not something to be afraid of. Here's the video to see for your selves.
You can start your own garden now or perhaps just add some visuals in your rooms or your entire home generally.
And for you to be convinced, I have compiled five benefits why people are going gaga with plants.
- Improve your mental health.
- Improve air quality
- It motivates
- Improve sense of compassion
- Makes your home attractive
Plants have phytoncides and airborne chemicals that reduce the amount of stress and boost the immune system. According to the studies plants make a person calm and lift the mood giving them positive feelings.
Helps in cleaning the air that we breathe, lessens the carbon dioxide, and increasing humidity keeping the air fresh an cool.
Gives good ambiance that can motivate people to be productive or do something interesting.
Taking care of the plants means displaying a sense of responsibility and empathy.