The Korea Times
As spring returns, more Koreans are bringing life back into their homes — literally. Indoor plants are not just decor; they’ve become sources of emotional comfort and an integral part of daily routines. The home gardening trend sprouted during the pandemic, when stay‑at‑home life and the desire for soothing indoor spaces pushed people toward greenery. What began as a few potted plants on a windowsill has expanded into full‑scale home gardening, spreading across living rooms, balconies and terraces. For many, plant care now marks the start of the day. Checking on leaves, tracking watering schedules and watching new buds grow has turned into a calming ritual. Korea’s home gardening market is now valued at about 2 trillion won ($1.3 trillion), with roughly one in three people caring for at least one houseplant, according to the Rural Development Administration. 2 trendy words: simplicity, healing This season, the buzz is all about simplicity and healing. “Low‑maintenance” and “hard‑to‑kill” plants such as snake plants, ZZ plants and monsteras are topping shopping li
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