Have you ever thought: Why do I always choose a cactus? Or: What does my love of hanging plants actually say about myself? Believe it or not, your choice of plants reveals more about your character than you might think. In this guide, I'll take you inside the green mirror of your personality - with a wink, of course.
The cactus: you love your boundaries
Are you one of those people who guiltlessly sets your phone to "Do Not Disturb"? Then chances are you have a cactus on your desk. Cacti are tough, minimalist and require little attention, just like you. You're independent, not afraid of a little dryness in life and you like clear boundaries. But beware: underneath that prickly edge is often a soft heart.
Personality Type: Independent, down-to-earth, a touch introverted.
The Monstera: You seek balance between wild and stylish
If the Monstera is your plant, you are probably someone who loves a little jungle, but with taste. You are creative, a touch chaotic, but you always know how to make something aesthetically pleasing. You love to grow (literally and figuratively) and you don't mind folding open a new leaf once in a while in your life.
Personality Type: Artistic, stylish, sprightly.
The Sansevieria: You are the silent force
The Sansevieria (or woman's tongue, but that name sounds less Zen) is the plant for those who exude calm, even in a storm. You are the one who stays calm when everyone is stressed, who is loyal without drama, and who always does its work, even if no one gets it.
Personality type: dependable, introverted, unflappable.
The hanging plant: you like to let things go
Pilea's, scindaps or string of pearls: hanging plants are your thing if you prefer to let everything blow a little. You have a creative mind, love freedom, and feel best when you don't have to live in a rigid straitjacket.
Personality type: Freethinker, dreamy, intuitive.
The flowering plant: you are a feeling person
Do you have a weakness for orchids, anthuriums or other flowering plants? Then you are probably someone who values atmosphere, beauty and emotion. You have a keen sense of others and an eye for detail. For you, flowers in your home are not decoration, but a form of expression.
Personality type: Empathic, romantic, sensitive to atmosphere.
The herb plant: you are practical and passionate
Basil on the windowsill, rosemary in the kitchen.... If you love herb plants, you are probably a doer. You like functional greenery: plants that give something back. You're caring, like to think ahead and like to roll up your sleeves.
Personality type: practical, caring, bon vivant.
And if you don't have any plants?
That too says something. Maybe you just don't have a green thumb, or maybe your life is wild enough without extra leaves. No judgment, some people are just better with cats than with houseplants.
Summary
Of course, these are not hard facts, more of a cheerful look at how your plant tastes can say something about your character. Whether you have an urban jungle or one pathetic succulent on your nightstand: your green friends may be a reflection of yourself.
So. which plant are you really?
