Welcome to the beautifully green and queer world of Instagram’s Plantkween (via LogoTV)
Courtesy of Christopher GriffinPlants are like people, Griffin says: simple yet so intricate. They don’t entertain the idea of a “green thumb,” a myth they believe creates unnecessary anxiety and stress for people who want to own plants. “I always tell folks that it’s not really the idea of having a green thumb but just matching the plant to your personality, to your behavior, and what you’re able to take care of,” they say.
For Griffin, caring for their plants isn’t a routine chore on their to-do list; it’s a genuine source of joy. They’re quick to admit that watering 159 plants can be “a little intimidating,” but that’s nothing that can’t be fixed with a cocktail, a cute lewk, and some good pump-up tunes. On a personal level, tending to their green gurls has reinforced the importance of Griffin’s own self-care routines, something that has only become more evident during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“There was a moment early on in my plant journey where I was like, Oh, I need to make sure the plant has enough light, make sure it has water, be sure its roots are strong and its foundation is strong,” Griffin recalls. “And then I looked at myself and I was like, Wait a minute, gurl—what about you?! What about your body?”Perhaps most importantly, @plantkween is an outlet for Griffin to express and reflect on their own happiness. It’s especially important to them as a Black creator.
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