The indoor plant experts are out with their crystal balls to predict the future.

The opinions were pretty diverse when I rounded up the houseplant trends for 2024 at this time last Year. However, most people agreed that both Begonia and Anthurium were the Houseplants of the Year for 2024.

There’s a lot to look forward to in 2025, in terms of trends and its plants. Here are some of the most popular indoor plants and houseplants that will be in style by 2025.

1. The Old School is Back!

The indoor plant trends don’t follow any order, so I’m the one who has to take credit for this trend being at number 1. It’s because, as a child of the 1980s, I was born in the late 70s. I am thrilled that houseplants like the ones that were popular in the 70s and 80s are now making a return in 2025. ).

Let’s go back to the trends before you start doing the sad maths. If the first thing that comes to mind is the original all-green Monstera deliciosa, then you are right on the money. The 1970s were the last time houseplants were popular. Now, the same classics are on the list of houseplants for 2025.

2. Small is big, up is down

Trailing plants with smaller leaves were a popular trend in the 1970s. In 2025, you can expect to see the size of leaves shrinking as well as what used to be upcoming coming down. Smaller-leaf hangings have replaced the big-leaf climbers.

This Year, expect to see smaller-leaved plants spilling out of hanging containers and overhanging the edges of plant shelves.

The list includes the easy-to-care-for Chain of Hearts, Hoyas such as Serpens and Mathilde, and Hoyas’ close cousins, the delicately leafed Dischidia.

Included are Dischidia russefolia ‘Million Hearts (the variegated Million Hearts is on my wishlist) and Dischidia numularia – String of Nickels. The 70s classic Spider Plant will also be making a comeback, with its adorable little spiderette pups creating a hanging display.

3. No Drama

Hardy and easy to care for is the common factor that brings back the 70s classics. Drama queens are out. Easy peasy has taken over. The same trend was predicted for 2024, and it is expected to only get stronger in 2025. It’s all in the low-maintenance, chill vibe.

It’s no wonder that the easy-care 70s favourites are still popular today. These are great for both beginners and experts. In the last Year, I have pared down my collection, and it was the classics that cut (don’t be alarmed, I did not kill the ones that didn’t, they were mostly gifted to family members and friends).

After the COVID-19 crisis, many people have more time to devote to higher-maintenance jungle plants. Since we are out and about and remote work is in decline, many houseplant enthusiasts report that they own fewer plants, with lower maintenance being the most important factor.

4. TC Mutants

Kaylee’s Rare Plant Shop in the UK is closing at the end of 2024. However, their nutrient system , NurtureSystem , will be available in New Zealand by 2025.

Kaylee Ellen cited the growth of TC as a way to produce plants quickly and on a large scale. Kaylee will give you the full story below.

TC not only replaces the traditional methods of propagation but also accelerates the production of new and exciting variegates that we’ll see a lot more of in 2025. These are mutants, which are the result of genetic mutations.

The 30+ (!) This epic roundup includes a variety of Monstera Pretty In Green, including White Monster Monstera, as well as other unusual mutants with unusual variegation.

5. Hybrids: The New Rare Plant

In terms of new varieties, the trend for 2025 is that hybrids will become the new rare plants: philodendrons, Begonias, and Anthurium hybrids.

In 2024, Begonias and Anthuriums were named Houseplants for the Year. According to some predictions, African Violets also shared the title. Kaylee Ellen has already featured some cool hybrids in her roundup of 2025, including these new Philodendrons.

6. Statement Staghorn

Staghorns are becoming popular in other countries, particularly Asia. The unique antler-like fronds of a Staghorn are impressive, even if they’re not my cup of tea. However, these moisture-loving plants can be slow to grow.

Warning: They can be humidity-hogs indoors. If you want to take on the Staghorn Challenge in 2025 and you don’t have a place with high humidity naturally (above 60%), you might also need a plant humidifier.

7. Micro Indoor Gardens

This 2025 houseplant trend is right up my alley. The 2024 indoor plant trend was cabinets (I love my Ikea Rudsta). However, with the shrinking plants of this Year, small, low-maintenance terrariums will be very popular in 2025. Terrariums are a great way to showcase plants that grow slowly, like smaller-leaved varieties.

Open style, dry terrariums include plants like Hen and Chicks Succulents (Sempervivum Tectorum), Mini Jade (Crassula Ovata “Minima”) and Living Stones. ).

Or, for my favourite closed terrariums, add to your list: tiny-leafed ferns such as New Zealand’s Button Fern, Begonia, Nerve Plant, Ficus Pumila, Baby Tears (Soleirolia soleirolii), fuzzy African Violets with patterned leaves, Jewel Orchids in stunning patterns, Syngoniums of smaller-leaf varieties, mosses, and (bugs allowing), even carnivorous plants..

8. Orchid Fever

This is way ahead of trends. About 20 years ago, my first obsession with houseplants was indoor orchids (Phalaenopsis). Orchids are always in style, but this Year, the trend is for mini indoor orchids.

Minis are also scented and can produce multiple stems of flowers at once. Take a closer (and smell!) look at the orchids next time you’re in your local supermarket. The miniatures are worth a closer look (and a sniff!)

Here you go. Top trends for houseplants in 2025, including trending plants. I have added plants to my wishlist and am excited about the (most) trends. I’m already planning my next Terrarium. Welcome to 2025!