Struggling to spark lively conversations in your houseplants community? Would You Rather questions are a proven way to get members sharing, laughing, and connecting. Use these templates to make your next post irresistible and interactive.
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Would You Rather questions tap into our natural curiosity and love for playful debate. By presenting two fun or imaginative scenarios, they invite members to reflect, choose, and explain their thinking. This not only encourages participation from all types of members but also sparks organic discussions as people compare choices and reasons.
In the houseplants niche, these questions allow members to showcase their personality, creativity, and plant wisdom without feeling put on the spot. The format is low-pressure, making it easy for lurkers and newcomers to jump in. Over time, these lighthearted prompts help build a sense of community and shared identity, turning passive followers into active participants.
Because the questions are both specific to houseplants and open-ended, they create space for learning, laughter, and new connections. Members bond over shared preferences and discover new ideas for their own plant journeys.
Would you rather have a house filled with monsteras or succulents? Tell us why!
💡 Example: "I would pick monsteras for their big leaves! What about you?"
Would you rather water your plants with rainwater or filtered water forever?
💡 Example: "I always use rainwater when I can, so that's my pick."
Would you rather have a plant that blooms all year or one that grows super fast?
💡 Example: "I would love a plant that blooms all year for the color!"
Would you rather repot 10 small plants or 1 giant one?
💡 Example: "One giant plant sounds easier to me than ten tiny ones."
Would you rather have a plant collection with only rare plants or only classics?
💡 Example: "Rare plants for the challenge! What do you think?"
Would you rather grow a lemon tree indoors or a banana plant?
💡 Example: "Banana plants look so cool indoors. That's my choice!"
Would you rather have a plant that purifies air perfectly or one that never needs watering?
💡 Example: "Never watering sounds amazing! What would you pick?"
Would you rather decorate with only hanging plants or only floor plants?
💡 Example: "Hanging plants for sure, they save space."
Would you rather care for a prickly cactus or a needy fern?
💡 Example: "I think I'd manage a cactus better than a fern."
Would you rather visit a giant greenhouse or a wild tropical jungle?
💡 Example: "Jungle for adventure! Where would you go?"
Would you rather your plants always have perfect leaves or always flower perfectly?
💡 Example: "Perfect flowers would be amazing! And you?"
Would you rather have one giant statement plant or lots of tiny ones?
💡 Example: "I love tiny plants, more variety!"
Would you rather have a plant room with wall-to-wall windows or built-in grow lights?
💡 Example: "Windows for sure, I love natural light."
Would you rather your plants could talk or move to follow the sun?
💡 Example: "Talking plants would be hilarious! How about you?"
Would you rather have a houseplant that glows in the dark or one that smells amazing?
💡 Example: "Glowing plants would be so cool at night."
Would you rather grow only edible herbs or only flowering plants indoors?
💡 Example: "Herbs are practical, so I'd pick those."
Would you rather have a plant that changes color with the seasons or one that stays the same all year?
💡 Example: "Changing color plants would be magical."
Would you rather share your best plant tip or your funniest plant fail?
💡 Example: "I'll share my biggest fail! What about you?"
Would you rather always have perfect humidity or perfect sunlight for your plants?
💡 Example: "Sunlight is my forever struggle, so that's my pick!"
Would you rather propagate plants in water or soil only, forever?
💡 Example: "Water propagation is easiest for me."
Would you rather have a plant that grows tiny fruit or one with giant leaves?
💡 Example: "Tiny fruit plants would be adorable!"
Would you rather have a plant that attracts butterflies or one that repels pests?
💡 Example: "Butterflies in my living room, yes please!"
Would you rather only use terracotta pots or only decorative ceramic pots?
💡 Example: "Ceramic pots for the color options!"
Would you rather your plants could survive any mistake or grow twice as fast?
💡 Example: "Mistake-proof plants would save me so much stress! You?"
Would you rather have to name every plant or never name any of them?
💡 Example: "I already name them all, so easy choice!"
Would you rather have a plant that grows in any light or any temperature?
💡 Example: "Any light would solve all my window problems."
Would you rather get a rare cutting from a friend or buy a full-grown plant?
💡 Example: "Cuttings are special, I love watching them grow."
Would you rather have a plant that sings when it needs water or one that changes color?
💡 Example: "A singing plant would be hilarious! What do you think?"
Would you rather receive a mystery plant box or pick out your own plants?
💡 Example: "Mystery boxes are so fun, I can't resist surprises!"
Would you rather have your plants be super low-maintenance or super unique?
💡 Example: "Unique plants keep things interesting."
Would you rather have a plant wall or a plant chandelier in your home?
💡 Example: "Plant wall all the way for maximum green!"
Would you rather grow only trailing plants or only upright ones?
💡 Example: "Trailing plants are so pretty cascading down shelves."
Would you rather care for a super sensitive orchid or a hardy snake plant?
💡 Example: "Snake plants are my style, they never die!"
Would you rather your plants could clean your air or boost your mood instantly?
💡 Example: "Mood boost please! What would you pick?"
Would you rather have a plant that grows edible flowers or spicy leaves?
💡 Example: "Edible flowers for fancy salads!"
Would you rather swap cuttings with a neighbor or join a plant swap event?
💡 Example: "Plant swap events are so exciting, I meet new friends."
Would you rather have a plant that blooms only at night or only in the morning?
💡 Example: "Night blooms are so mysterious, I would love that."
Would you rather never have to deal with pests or never have to prune?
💡 Example: "No pests ever again would be a dream! How about you?"
Would you rather have a plant that climbs walls or one that floats in the air?
💡 Example: "Floating plants would be so magical! What would you choose?"
Would you rather your plants could survive a week with no care or double in size overnight?
💡 Example: "Surviving a week alone would make vacations stress-free. You?"
To implement these templates, simply copy and paste your chosen Would You Rather question into your community platform. Add a friendly intro or emoji to set a playful tone. Invite members to explain their choices and tag friends for even more participation. Rotate question styles to keep things fresh and post at times when your audience is most active for best results.
For all platforms, use clear and concise text for easy engagement. Pair your post with an eye-catching plant photo or emoji to increase visibility. Enable comments or replies and consider pinning the post to maximize exposure. Adjust formatting for platform norms, such as adding polls on Facebook or using Stories on Instagram.
They are playful and open-ended, making it easy for all members to join in. They spark conversation and help members connect over shared interests.
Aim for once a week or during quiet periods to encourage participation without overwhelming the feed.
Tag members, reply to answers, and invite members to share their reasoning. Keeping questions imaginative and relevant helps too.
Yes, they are designed for all platforms. Adjust formatting and add visuals as needed for your chosen platform.
Absolutely. Feel free to personalize the wording or add emojis so questions fit your community's vibe.
Try posting at a different time, tagging active members, or choosing a more relatable scenario.