As I write these words, a tremendous amount of shame is filling my body. You see, my aloe hasn't been watered in a very long time. Furthermore, I doubt that it has received much sunlight. It's on top of my dresser, hidden from the sun's rays because my cat thinks aloe is a delicious snack. This poor crispy, crunchy, parched plant was a gift from another Memebase editor, and I'm really not doing it justice. This is why I can't have nice things - plants in particular. Never will my apartment be one of those lush sanctuaries we frequently see on Instagram. I'll never be able to care for a fiddle leaf fig or take pictures in front of a wall of succulents that have been carefully coddled.
Fortunately, my lack of green thumb hasn't prevented me from experiencing the joys of plant ownership virtually, or vicariously through my friends' gardens. Collecting plant memes may not count as gardening, but I hope this gallery appeals to people who are actually successful at making sure their plants stay alive.