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Statistics About The Most Popular Plants
The most popular plants are likely to include common houseplants such as succulents, spider plants, and pothos due to their ease of care and aesthetic appeal.
In this post, we explore a variety of fascinating statistics surrounding the world of plants, highlighting their popularity and significance in different regions and contexts. From the most purchased live trees in the UK to the top-selling potted plants in the US, the diverse array of plant preferences and trends showcased here offers a glimpse into the thriving botanical world.
Statistic 1
"Approximately 28.7 million live trees (including shrubs, palms and other plants) were bought in the UK in 2018, making it one of the most popular plants."
Statistic 2
"In 2019, more than 1.38 billion plants were produced in the US for sale, ranking the country as one of the highest producers and consumers of plants."
Statistic 3
"Orchids stand as the most valuable potted plants in the US, with a production value of USD 288.7 million in 2019."
Statistic 4
"In China, Green radish and Monstera deliciosa ranked as the most popular indoor plants in 2020."
Statistic 5
"The Dutch flower industry makes up 77% of flower bulb exports worldwide, making tulips from the Netherlands very popular worldwide."
Statistic 6
"Tomatoes were named the most popular vegetable to grow in gardens in the US as of Spring 2017."
Statistic 7
"Poinsettias are the best selling potted plant in the US with an estimated 34.4 million plants sold in 2019."
Statistic 8
"Rose remains the favourite flower of European consumers as per a study done in 2018."
Statistic 9
"64% of Australian households bought indoor plants in 2019, with Devil's Ivy, Zanzibar Gem and Monstera being among the most popular indoor plants."
Statistic 10
"Lavender was the most popular flower-growing plant for garden use in Germany as of 2017, with over 35 million lavender plants purchased for this purpose."
Statistic 11
"Orchids, chrysanthemums, and rosebushes made up most of the potted flowering plants produced in Denmark as of 2018."
Statistic 12
"Approximately 10 million Poinsettia plants were supplied across the UK in 2018, making it a popular plant in winter."
Statistic 13
"Sunflowers were voted the most popular flower in a 2019 survey conducted in the UK by Thompson & Morgan."
Statistic 14
"According to The Daily Gardener, lettuce is the most popular vegetable to grow indoors because it grows quickly."
Statistic 15
"According to Statista, in 2019, roses were the most commonly produced cut flowers in Europe with a volume of over 6.6 billion stems."
Statistic 16
"According to North Carolina State University, peace lilies (Spathiphyllum) are one of the most popular indoor plants grown in the United States for their ability to clean the air."
Statistic 17
"According to the U.S Department of Agriculture, sunflowers occupy approximately 2.5 million acres of farming space, making them one of the most popular crops in the country."
Statistic 18
"According to PepperScale, the Jalapeno pepper is the most popular plant in the Capsicum annuum species, which includes bell peppers and many common chili pepper varieties."
