succulent obsession
/ˈsʌkjʊlənt əbˈsɛʃən/
CommonAn intense, ongoing fixation on collecting and caring for succulents.
Almost always said with a mix of pride and mock shame. The 'obsession' framing is part of the joke.
Real-world examples3 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | okay my succulent obsession has officially gotten out of hand. i have 47 now | The collection has grown well past what the person originally intended. | instagram, 2023 |
| 02 | it started as one tiny succulent from trader joe's. i now have an entire shelf | The hobby escalated quickly from a single casual purchase. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 03 | don't judge me but i spent $80 on succulents today. the obsession is real | The person spent more than they intended on succulents and is half-embarrassed about it. | x, 2023 |
Use it when
- Someone owns more succulents than they planned to and keeps buying more.
- Someone is explaining their collection to someone who looks confused.
- Someone is joking about their inability to stop at just one plant.
Do not use it when
- Someone just owns a couple succulents casually.
Origin and context
Emerged from the succulent and cacti hobbyist community as both plants became widely sold at grocery stores and big-box retailers in the 2010s. The phrase took on its self-deprecating tone as the collecting community grew on Instagram.
- First seen
- 2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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