trivial but... really?

lol. I know. It took me a little to get past that when I first watched the movie. People are really that lazy? They need to hire someone to water their plants for them on a daily basis? And Alex has a small apartment and he doesn't really have that many plants, some of them are even plastic. BUT he does go on tour a lot so I presume he had to hire someone to water the plants when he's on the road but he can't be bothered to keep calling the agency whenever he needs to leave so he just keeps one in his employ even when he's at home. He can afford it and it's one less menial task for him to do so why not?

I would hire someone to sharp my pencils if they send me Drew Barrymore.

Alex did make it clear that it was a suggestion from a lady friend to get plants, and since some of us cannot keep a plant growing no matter what is done, hiring someone to do the menial task does make sense if it can be afforded to do so

So even though it seems trivial, plants do make a place feel warmer and alive so this is not out of the realm of possibilities

Wish i had that kind of money then i could have some plants in my place finally!