Plantita goes digital

Plant enthusiast and vlogger Merlinda Casapao finds healing and connection to her past through her garden. When she began sharing videos of her beautiful plants, she never anticipated that they would go viral. Today, her garden has transformed from a personal refuge into a source of inspiration, conveying the healing power that plants can bring.

KEY POINTS

• The vibrant blooms in Merlinda Casapao's garden remind her of her late mother.
• From 758 followers, her audience grew to 140,000 and her 58-second video went viral with 1.9 million views. The videos were originally intended for the couple to reminisce about their garden but unexpectedly, it became viral.
• Elderly are encouraged to get into social media to connect with others.

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Plantita goes digital

SBS Filipino

11:29Filipino