Hot New Trends in the World of Houseplants for 2020

Yes, houseplants have been around forever, but they are a trend that’s here to stay. We all know that indoor plants provide many health benefits, but they also offer style! Simply said, if you are going to decorate using houseplants as a component, it’s a win-win. A beautifully decorated healthy environment will elevate your endorphins, reduce stress, and is easy on the wallet.

Let’s touch on the word trend. You don’t have to be famous, a plant specialist or even an interior decorator to incorporate trends into your decor. You can just be true to yourself to achieve success. 

The onset of social media has allowed houseplant lovers of every level, from die-hard houseplant enthusiasts to those just beginning their journey, to chat, exchange ideas and learn about their mutual love of plants.

So, without any further ado, let’s see what’s hot in houseplants and decor trends for 2020!

Maranta Prayer Plant: Image courtesy BHG.com

• Houseplants with color and patterned leaves or colorful foliage. These types of houseplants will add flair to any home, and remind us of the wonder and beauty of nature. The basic concept that a splash of an opposing or contrasting color will highlight the mood of the room is very true. Here are some examples of these types of houseplants:

 

       Maranta: Prayer plant with flashes of red and neon

       Alocasia: Polly and Pink Dragon varieties

       Tradescantia: Purple magenta tinged Zebrina

       Peperomia: Watermelon and Ginny varieties

• Unusual succulents. Succulents hold a place in every plant lover’s heart because of the low maintenance and simple beauty they are known for. It’s only been recently that new exciting varieties have been created that are so unusual that they look as though they were picked from a different galaxy. Here are a few examples:

 

Echeveria: These are rosette type plants that are native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. You can plant these in groups to get them to look like interesting sea creatures, or in a dish garden combined with other succulents and see how beautiful they look.

 

Euphorbia obesa: This is a unique-looking succulent that has a spherical shape; it is very round and sometimes referred to as the Baseball plant. This succulent will sometimes grow tiny flowers on the very top and is an excellent accent to any room decor. Be sure to water weekly.

 

Aloe haworthioides: This is the aloe plant in its updated new 2020 version with feathery bristles on each leaf. Although it looks thorny like a cactus, it is touchable. Another plus to this aloe plant is that it is tolerant to all kinds of growing conditions, but make sure you don’t leave it in stagnant water.

Image courtesy of  @simplychivintage on Instagram

 

• Houseplants used as nature’s decor. Bringing beautiful, unusual plants into your living environment and making them the focal point of your decoration scheme is another trend on the horizon for 2020. You can get creative by using unusual planters and even objects as planters. They can be showcased with minimalist-type shelving and using various materials to highlight them in their best light. 

 

As you can see, the hot new trends for 2020 in houseplants and their use in decor is nature’s way of keeping up and staying in vogue! Let us know in the comments how you’re using hot new trends with houseplants in your home.