Plants

FAQs About Plants

What are 30 plants?

This typically refers to the health trend of eating 30 different plant-based foods per week. However, if you’re building a varied garden or indoor collection, it could mean a selection of indoor plants, garden plants, climbing plants, succulents, herbs, and even pond plants to create a rich, diverse display.

What is the name of 10 plants?

Here are ten popular plant types for home and garden use:

1. Spider plant
2. Lavender
3. Snake plant
4. Fuchsia
5. Peace lily
6. Rosemary
7. Ivy
8. Monstera
9. Begonia
10. Aloe vera

What are the 5 basic plants?

You could group plants into these five basic categories:

• Indoor plants
• Garden plants
• Perennial plants
• Succulent plants
• Climbing or trailing plants

What are the big 5 plants?

In home gardening, the “big five” often include low-maintenance favourites like:

1. Snake plant
2. Monstera
3. Peace lily
4. Spider plant
5. Pothos

What is 80 percent of all plants?

Around 80% of all plant species are flowering plants, many of which appear in our homes and gardens — from bedding plants to evergreen varieties.

Do potatoes count as 5 A Day?

No. In the UK, potatoes (like white rice and pasta) are classed as a starchy carbohydrate and do not count towards your 5 A Day.

What counts towards your 30 plants a week?

This includes all plant-based foods — fruit, vegetables, herbs, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Each different type counts once, making it easier than you might think to hit 30 a week.

Is 30 plants a lot?

It sounds like a lot, but when you mix fresh herbs, grains, pulses, and vegetables into your weekly meals — and include herbal teas and spices — you’ll likely get close without trying too hard.

Does chocolate count as a plant?

Yes, dark chocolate made from cocoa beans technically comes from a plant. But only the purer, less processed forms contribute nutritional value.

Does tofu count as 5 A Day?

No, tofu is made from soybeans and counts as a protein source rather than a vegetable or fruit, so it doesn’t count towards your 5 A Day.