#planttok
#planttok is an online community on TikTok that consists of plant lovers of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels.
It is an excellent place for new plant parents or those who just want to sharpen their knowledge.
The description I gave sounds like a marketing pitch. But in all honesty, most of the people I have encountered on #planttok are genuine, honest, and helpful. No question feels like a stupid question within this space. For anyone who wants to check it out, I recommend exploring the community under the hashtags (#planttok, #planttiktok, or #plantparent, to name a few). See where the algorithm takes you.
What stands out to me is the depth of information and diversity about plants on the platform. During the COVID lockdown, this corner of the internet really cemented my love for gardening and houseplants. I even started making my own content at one point. I really became integrated with the online community. Writing about it now makes me want to go on a rabbit hole down the hashtag again.
The community is also great at answering questions. Whether it’s needing help identifying a plant, diagnosing its illness, or propagating a tricky species, someone in the community has an answer. The best part is that people give their expert advice without expecting anything in return. People really do enjoy making plant videos just for the sake of sharing knowledge and creating content.
#planttok is a content world ripe with examples of the plant imagination. Considering the intersection of a media channel and a niche community, it is interesting to think about how #planttok may be influencing society and culture.
Overall, #planttok is a very special corner on the internet but is a lively and warm one that deserves further exploration. The #planttok collective is only growing. And regardless of your opinion on TikTok, you can’t deny that the platform helps connect those of us who otherwise would not be connected due to geographical or other limitations.
