Before Instagram influencers made fiddle-leaf figs famous, there was another era of indoor plant pride, and it had macramé hangers, teak sideboards, and a whole lot of attitude.
Welcome to the lush, leafy world of 1970s houseplant heaven, where spider plants ruled the roost and cheese plants climbed the charts. At Zingo Bingo, we are all about the retro lifestyle, and these plant pals are back and greener than ever.
So grab your watering can, maybe a disco ball, and let’s take a look at the vintage greenery making a glorious comeback.
The Greatest Hits of ’70s Houseplants
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
🕸️ Why we love it:
It is low-maintenance, endlessly cheerful, and spills over its pot like it is dancing to Donna Summer. Perfect in a hanging macramé holder above your kitchen window.
Care tips:
- Indirect light
- Water when the top soil feels dry
- Loves a humid room, like a steamy bathroom
🎲 Bingo Room Match: The Penny Arcade
Seaside nostalgia with laid-back charm and 1p bingo wins to match the relaxed vibe.
Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa)
🧀 Why we love it:
Nothing says groovy bachelor pad like giant, holey leaves creeping up a wall. It is tropical, theatrical, and just a little bit extra.
Care tips:
- Bright but indirect light
- Keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy
- Rotate it often, it grows toward the disco light
🎲 Bingo Room Match: Disco Inferno
Big, bold, and totally groovy. Your plant and your bingo game will both be dancing.
Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)
🍀 Why we love it:
A tough guy with glossy leaves and major 1970s office energy. Add one to your home bingo setup for instant retro cool.
Care tips:
- Bright filtered light
- Water every 1 to 2 weeks
- Wipe leaves with a damp cloth for that showroom shine
🎲 Bingo Room Match: The Zingo Lounge
Sleek and stylish, just like this resilient plant and your winning attitude.
Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
🪴 Why we love it:
Frilly, flamboyant, and absolutely everywhere in the ’70s. Hang it high, let it spill, and embrace your inner plant-loving auntie.
Care tips:
- Loves shade and humidity
- Keep soil damp
- Mists are a must
🎲 Bingo Room Match:The Boogie Lounge
Full of energy and movement, this plant deserves to live where the music never stops.
Zingo Tip: How to Style It Retro
🌈 Use vintage plant pots in ceramic, mustard yellow or avocado green
📸 Display with View-Masters, rotary phones, or bingo cards as décor
💃 Play ABBA or The Bee Gees while pruning for the full Zingo effect
🛋 Bonus Bingo Touch:
Add your favourite plant to your Zingo Bingo space. Your lucky leaf might just bring in that Jackpot Jive.
Host a Plant-Themed Bingo Night
Love plants and prizes? Combine them for an at-home event or online bash.
🌿 Theme: Bingo in the Jungle
🪴 Dress Code: Garden glam or groovy green
🎶 Playlist: Zingo Rewind: Plant Parenthood Edition
🎲 Rooms to play: The Penny Arcade, The Boogie Lounge, The Zingo Lounge, Disco Inferno
Inferno
🎁 Prize idea:
Best-named plant wins a bonus bingo card or free game entry
What’s Growing in Your Bingo Corner?
Got a lucky spider plant or a cheese plant that steals the show?
Snap a pic and tag us using #ZingoLingo and #BingoAndBlooms
Let’s Zingo and Let It Grow
🌿✨ Because whether it is bingo or begonias, retro is always in bloom.
