61 Short Cute Plant Quotes To Brighten your Day

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Plant Lovers like us cannot imagine a day without seeing them, Nature’s best gift indeed. 

No doubt they play a vital role in our ecosystem providing Oxygen, food and medicine. From Philodendron to Calathea, String of hearts to Begonia plants have never failed to show us beauty and tranquility.

Platforms like Pinterest are dominated by these beauties where hashtags like Plants have Millions of posts. Keeping this in mind we decided to write a blog on Plant Quotes where we will cover different genres of quotes. 

These quotes can be used as a  Wall frame or you can use them in your caption when sharing your plants. So what do you say? Shall we start.

Short Cute Quotes About Plants

No doubt that plants are fascinating creatures that amazes us through their amazing beauty. In this section we are going to cover some Short and cute quotes that will be best for your frames in the plant room.

“I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree.” – Joyce Kilmer

“The best  time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second  best time is now.” Liu Sheng

“The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.” – Charles Darwin

“The earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“The world is a garden, and those who tend it will reap its rewards.” – Chinese Proverb

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“Plants are like little green time machines, taking us back to a world where things grew and changed.” – Don Rathjen

“The earth has music for those who listen.” – William Shakespeare

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“Plants are like little green hugs.”

“Gardening is a form of meditation, a way to connect with nature and find peace within.”

“The earth is a garden, and we are its stewards.”

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“Plants are our silent partners in the dance of life.”

Funny Plant Quotes

Many of you would be looking for something fun and exciting, here is something for you then. In this section we are going to share funny quotes that were given either by famous celebrity or some plant lover like us.`

“I once had a cactus. It died. And I got depressed because I thought, ‘Damn. I am less nurturing than a desert.” – Demetri Martin

“A weed is a plant that has mastered every survival skill except for learning how to grow in rows.” – Doug Larson

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“I’m not arguing, I’m just explaining why I’m right.” 

“I think plants are smarter than people. People only grow when they’re watered and nurtured. A plant will grow in a crack in a concrete wall, just to live.” 

“I’m a plant lady, not a plant killer. There’s a difference.” 

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“I’m a plant mom. I talk to my plants and they talk back to me. I don’t know what they’re saying, but I’m pretty sure they’re cursing me in the plant.” 

“I have a black thumb, but I keep trying. I think it’s because I’m so forgetful. I water the plants, then forget I watered them, so I water them again. It’s like I’m trying to drown them.” 

“I don’t have a green thumb. I have a brown thumb with some green paint on it.” 

“I’m not a plant killer, I’m just a little forgetful with watering. I call it ‘assisted suicide’.” 

“I’m not a plant person. I’m a plant killer. I think I have a problem.” 

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“I’m not a plant killer, I’m just allergic to them.” 

“I’m not a plant person. I’m a plant killer. But I’m working on it.” 

“I’m not a plant person. I’m a plant killer. I think it’s because I have a black thumb. Or maybe it’s because I’m not really good at following instructions. Either way, I keep trying.” 

“I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree. Unless it’s a banana tree, because then it’s hilarious.” 

“Plants are like friends. They make you feel alive.” 

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“My plants are my therapy. They listen to all of my problems and never judge me.” 

Plant Quotes for Growth and Planting Seeds

After some funny and cute quotes lets learn something, here are handpicked quotes that can  not only be used as a social media post but also we can learn something new from them regarding growth etc.

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Gardening is how I relax. It’s another form of creating and playing with colors.” – David Hicks

“The earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“The best thing one can do when it’s raining is to let it rain.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.” – Alice Walker

“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” – Gary Snyder

“He who plants a tree plants hope.” – Lucy Larcom

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“Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful,’ and sitting in the shade.” – Rudyard Kipling

“The beauty of the natural world lies in the details.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne

“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul.” – Alfred Austin

“The world is a garden, and those who tend it will prosper.” – Proverb

“The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies.” – Gertrude Jekyll

Inspiring Quotes About Plant and Life

Yupp here is another category, now let’s get inspired from plants and I personally loved this section, not because some of the famous legends quotes are included here but also because I have seen an emotional touch with plants in these specific quotes.

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” – Lao Tzu

“The earth is what we all have in common.” – Wendell Berry

“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” – Nelson Henderson

“Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty.” – John Ruskin

“Gardening is a form of creative expression, a way to connect with the earth and nurture new life.”

“Flowers are the most beautiful way to express love and appreciation.”

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“Gardening is a form of therapy, a way to heal the mind and spirit.”

“Plants are a reminder of the beauty and resilience of nature.”

“Gardening is a way to connect with the present moment and find joy in the simple things.”

“The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof.” – Psalm

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“The beauty of the natural world has been a continual source of inspiration throughout the ages.” – Rachel Carson

“The soil is the great connector of life, the source and destination of all. It is the healer and restorer and resurrector, by which disease passes into health, age into youth, death into life. Without proper care for it we can have no community, because without proper care for it we can have no life.” – Wendell Berry

Plant Lover Quotes

Finally we have reached our last but not the least category where we will cover some famous quotes that were loved by Plant lovers and this is highly recommended to read as there is plenty of stuff to learn through them.

“There can be no other occupation like gardening in which if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling.”- Mirabel Osler

Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get. – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

inspirational quote on care of plants

 Gardening is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil, getting dirty without feeling guilty, and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity. – Lindley Karstens

“I remember my childhood names for grasses and secret flowers. I remember where a toad may live and what time the birds awaken in the summer — and what trees and seasons smelled like — how people looked and walked and smelled even. The memory of odors is very rich.”-  John Steinbeck, East of Eden

“A man doesn’t plant a tree for himself. He plants it for posterity.”-  Alexander Smith

“I plant vegetables and every time I see a flower I’m like, ‘I’m going to get a vegetable in a few weeks!’ – Mosaku

 “Even in this high-tech age, the low-tech plant continues to be the key to nutrition and health.” – Jack Weatherford.

“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” – Martin Luther.

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“I realized that nature had invented reproduction as a mechanism for life to move forward, as a life force that passes right through us and makes us a link in the evolution of life. Rarely seen by the naked eye, this intersection between the animal world and the plant world is truly a magic moment.”-  Louie Schwartzberg

We may think that we are nurturing our Garden but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us” – Jenny Uglow

Best Plant Hashtags for Instagram

When using Instagram apart from quotes you would also need Hashtags that would help you in increasing your reach.

The list given below is the Top Hashtags use in Instagram:

#plantsofinstagram #plantlove #urbanjungle #houseplantclub #plantlady

#greenthumb #plantparenthood #plantstagram #indoorplants

#plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantcommunity #planttherapy #plantlife

#plantaddict #plantsarefriends #plantnerd #plantpower #plantparent

#plantsofig #plantcollection #plantsofinsta #plantsmakepeoplebetter

#plantgang #plantloveclub #plantsaremyhappyplace #plantgoals #indoorplants

Final Thoughts

We hope that these Quotes will help you in making frames or for social posting.

Plants have a special place in our lives and in the natural world. They bring beauty, calm, and life to any space. 

These quotes showcase the unique qualities and significance of plants, and remind us to appreciate and care for them. 

If you are looking for more ways to nurture your green garden check out our list of best indoor plant books which offer practical tips and advice for growing your houseplants. Or, if you’re interested in adding some drama to your indoor garden, do check out our top picks for big leaf houseplants, which are sure to make a statement in any room. And don’t forget to keep your plants healthy with our guide to the best humidifiers for plants, which will help keep them thriving all year round.

Do let us know in the comment section below which quote inspired you the most and do share your favorite quotes with family and friends.

A botanist and a 5th-generation plant geek. Lari is the founder of
plantscabinet, a houseplant blog where she shares her knowledge and learning on plant care.

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