January is one of my favorite times of the year to find houseplant inspiration because a new year brings plenty of new ideas. Of course, this is also a time where we reassess which trends need to go and which can stick around for a while longer.
However, it can feel overwhelming to navigate the thousands of indoor plant ideas swirling around online and figure out which are worth investing time and money in - especially if you're keen to decorate your home with plants in way that will stay fashionable for years to come.
That's why I've done the research for you and, with insights from experts on the best indoor plants, have curated the ultimate list of houseplant trends for 2025 - think wild, expressive, innovative.
7 houseplant trends for 2025
Whatever your plant style and home aesthetic, I promise there's an indoor plant trend for you this year. Even if you're just getting started with houseplants and don't know how to make a leafy impact in your home, any one of these trends will put you on the right track:
1. Wild trailing houseplants
As a long-loved favorite, trailing plants will continue to add a touch of elegance to homes this year. However, the emphasis is on allowing them to cascade as they wish (at least to some extent) and putting your essential pruning tools to one side.
'Houseplants are plants, after all, so allowing them to follow instinct and grow wild is an excellent choice,' says plant nursery expert Tammy Sons. 'You can achieve this fully by allowing trailing plants like vines to cascade freely and avoid over-pruning them. If you want your space to look natural and lush, this is a wonderful choice for you,' she explains.
Of course, indoor hanging plants are great for small spaces because you can keep them at your desired length by trimming and they don't take up floor space. But, there is a charm in letting them grow more wild, transforming your home into a jungle.
It's likely we will continue seeing pothos and ivy styled on mantlepieces, trailing off shelves and suspended from ceilings. String of hearts is also a popular choice for a charming trailer, with its dainty heart-shaped leaves.
Tammy Sons is a horticulture plant expert, garden writer, and educator. Tammy is the CEO and founder of TN Nursery, a thriving online plant nursery based in Altamont, Tennessee. She is also a prolific writer, sharing her knowledge through articles on various gardening topics, including plant care, sustainable landscaping, and the latest trends in horticulture.
2. Open terrariums
Terrariums is one of those houseplant trends that is always present and this year is no different. Experts expect to see homemade terrariums everywhere in 2025, with indoor gardeners repurposing a number of items to create one.
'Terrariums are a standout houseplant trend for 2025, offering a modern and customizable way to incorporate greenery into any space,' says Abby Perry, master gardener and founder of Abby's Garden Parties.
'Open-style terrariums filled with easy-to-care-for succulents are particularly popular because they are low-maintenance and allow for creative expression,' she adds.
There are plenty of open terrariums available online - like this angled edge terrarium from Anthropologie - but it's also possible to make one from a vase, like this one from Amazon, or another open vessel.
An added bonus of open terrariums is that they're easy to work with and allow space for terrarium plants to grow.
'My favorite part about terrariums is how customizable they are. You can decorate your terrarium however you like, making it very easy to add personality and letting your creativity run free,' says Lotte Berendsen, a certified botanist from the PlantIn app.
Abby Perry, founder and owner of Abby's Garden Parties, is a Master Gardener and passionate advocate for connecting people with nature through hands-on experiences. At Abby’s Garden Parties, Abby provides gardening experiences as well as a mental health boost and an opportunity for creativity.
Lotte is a gardening enthusiast, writer, and plant expert at PlantIn, where she provides customers with detailed care and treatment plans
3. Hydroponic houseplants
Many gardeners believe hydroponic gardening is the future of indoor gardening, which is why experts predict more and more houseplant-lovers to be growing indoor plants in water this year.
'If your plant collection is getting uncomfortably large and maintenance is a big chore, consider growing your plants in hydroponics instead of soil,' Lotte says.
As well as being a space-saving solution, as Lotte notes, hydroponic houseplants can also be an attractive feature in your home. You can grow orchids in water and grow monsteras in water, among many others.
'Since this method typically uses clear containers, it gives you the chance to watch your plant’s roots develop and grow, too,' Lotte adds.
There are lots of hydroponic kits available online - like this hydroponic garden kit from Amazon - but, you can also use vases and containers.
Just make sure to familiarize yourself with hydroponic gardening mistakes to avoid.
4. Beautiful propagation stations
I often spend my time propagating the easiest houseplants to grow from cuttings and there's nothing I love more than making a feature out of propagation cuttings. That's why I'm happy to learn beautiful propagation stations are set to be popular this year.
'You can create a DIY propagation wall using test tubes and command strips, or create a hanging or standing propagation station using wood and glass vessels,' says Lotte. 'Once your little plants have outgrown the vessel, you can pot them up and refill the propagation vessels with new cuttings,' she adds.
As Lotte notes, there are a few ways to make your own propagation station. However, there are also plenty of options for stunning propagation stations online - I personally love the look of this propagation station from Amazon which doubles as a table centerpiece.
5. Vertical indoor gardens
Vertical gardening is a great way to maximise your space. Not only can you make a vertical garden outdoors, it's also possible to create one indoors.
'Create a living plant wall by hanging trailing or climbing plants on your wall. This method can take a while to complete, but if you have an empty wall, it is worth the effort,' says Lotte.
Living walls are a statement feature for the home. Not only are they visually appealing and will wow your visitors, they can also be air-purifying. This is especially true if you choose the best living walls plants for cleaning the air and incorporate some of the best air-cleaning indoor plants.
As Lotte notes, you can create a vertical indoor garden by simply making use of hanging plants. Alternatively, you can use this living wall planter from Amazon to get your green wall set up.
6. Mismatched planters
Not only is 2025 about expressing yourself through plant choices - whether that's the best tall indoor plants or the most unusual houseplants - you can also get creative with the planters they grow in.
'If you're more of a colorful person or just need some vibrancy to spice up your home, consider buying colorful planters, or even making some of your own using plant-safe products, to grow your plants in,' Tammy Sons suggests.
Rather than opting for one color scheme, try pairing together a mix of hues, materials, and textures: 'Use mixed containers with different types of plants to create an interesting visual,' Lotte says. 'However, make sure the plants you put together have the same care requirements, so they can thrive in your care,' she advises.
If you're keen to maintain some uniformity, you can use planters of the same style in different patterns - like this set of ceramic planters from Amazon.
7. Classic houseplants for structure
Even with new plant trends gaining popularity, you still need those reliable old classics to have in your collection.
Houseplants that have been favored for a long time will still play a vital part in indoor plant arrangements this year. We'll still see plant parents loving staples like ZZ plants, philodendrons and, of course, monsteras.
Often, these classic houseplants can be used as the structure of your houseplant display. They provide not only height, but also consistency while other plants are swapped out for different seasons.
FAQs
What houseplant trends are out for 2025?
One of the most obvious houseplant trends we expect to see less of in 2025 is neat foliage. This is because it is becoming more popular to let houseplants grow wild and free. Where neat houseplant displays were favored in previous years, we expect to see more plant parents put down their pruning shears where possible in 2025.
If you're keen to hop on these houseplant trends for 2025 but you're not sure where to start with indoor plants, there are so many easy indoor plants to choose from. Starting with some staples can create the perfect foundation for building your trendy houseplant collection that serves you for years to come.
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