Independent Communities for Plant Enthusiasts

FAQ

What are plants communities?

Communities for plant enthusiasts covering houseplants, outdoor gardening, and specialty collecting. Dedicated forums serve niche communities for carnivorous plant collectors, succulent enthusiasts, and tomato growers, with larger gardening groups active on Facebook and Reddit.

How many Plants independent communities are listed on Hive Index?

Hive Index lists 14 Plants independent communities on Independent Platforms. Most listings with size data are large (29%) or huge (29%). We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional. The main Plants topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.

What features do these independent communities include?

Forum is the most common (100%). Others that show up often include newsletter. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.

Are there free plants independent communities?

13 of 14 (93%) are free to join. The rest require payment, an application, or both.

Which plants independent communities are most popular on Hive Index?

On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces UK Fungi, UBC Botanical Garden Forums, Mid Atlantic Carnivorous Plants Society, and Permies first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.

How does Hive Index collect and rank listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.

When was this list last updated?

This page was last updated 6/9/2026, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.