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What plant you should buy this spring based on your zodiac sign, part 1

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MARCH 24, 2023

As we go into spring, you might be looking for the perfect plant to liven up your dorm or apartment. Luckily, the Clog has some ideas for your next plant purchase based on your Zodiac sign! 

Aries (March 21 to April 19) — Air Plants 

Known for their bold and passionate personality, Air Plants are the best plants for an Aries because they’re super strong and can grow almost anywhere with a low amount of light. They are also one of the few plants that don’t grow in soil and grow by just being placed in water, making for a unique and strong plant that’s just like an Aries. They’re also perfect for any new plant lover to grow in a dorm because they’re practically impossible to kill, which is an added plus! 

Taurus (April 20 to May 20) — Peace Lily 

Tauruses love to pamper themselves, which is why the Peace Lily is perfect for them. Peace Lilies are a great house plant because they’re not too hard to take care of, but when they bloom they produce beautiful white flowers that look like lilies. Even when they aren’t in bloom, this plant has nice calming green leaves that are sure to brighten up any place, just like the spring season Tauruses fall under!

Gemini (May 21 to June 20) — Venus Fly Trap

Venus Fly Traps are unique and take the center stage, making it a great match for a Gemini! Just like how Geminis are known for being clever, and Venus Fly Traps are one of the few carnivorous plants that actually trick flies and other insects into their leaves to digest them. They’re a little bit harder to care for though, as you do have to feed them flies and other insects regularly to keep them healthy. But, if you’re up for the challenge, this is a great plant for this Zodiac sign. 

Cancer (June 21 to July 22) — String Of Pearls

As one of the more sensitive and emotional Zodiac signs, getting a String of Pearls is the perfect companion for a Cancer. With their delicate pea-shaped leaves and how they require a lot of direct sunlight, they can be a little bit picky to grow. But once they do, they’re one of the prettiest houseplants you can have! 

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) — Alocasia Polly

Since Leos love being the center of attention, the Alocasia Polly perfectly fits their vibe. Alocasia Polly plants work best in bright indirect sunlight, which goes well with Leo’s sunny personality. Being bigger houseplants who have distinct leathery-looking leaves, they’re sure to make your living room (or dorm) feel a lot more lively. The leaves are arrow-shaped and very dark green with light green midribs, which also makes them look a lot prettier than most other houseplants! 

Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sep. 22) — Echeveria Elegans (Succulents)

Virgos have a strong attention to detail and love seeing the patterns in everything, which is why the succulent type Echeveria Elegans is perfect for them! Echeveria Elegans are really easy to get since they’re one of the most common succulent plants, fitting well with Virgo’s more practical personality. But, what makes them so alluring is their mesmerizing patterns that Virgos are sure to love. They’re also really easy to take care of, which gives the typical hard working Virgo more time to focus on their many different responsibilities while keeping their plants healthy! 

With this list, we hope you found the right plant to fit your personality and Zodiac sign. Stay tuned for part two of this list next week with the rest of the Zodiac signs!

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MARCH 24, 2023