As we go into 2021, the houseplant trend doesn’t seem to be slowing. What plants should you be adding to your indoor garden? “The hot plant picks for 2021 will include big leafy plants like Philodendrons and Alocasias,” says Sean Dollinger, Founder of PlantX. “We’re also expecting hanging plants like Linear Hoya and Hanging Hearts to make a comeback.” If you already have those species in your plant collection, no worries—there are several other trending plants to add to your collection. Check out these five houseplants professionals are predicting will be the next it plants of 2021. The Calathea Rattlesnake features strappy, spotted leaves with deep purple undersides. The leaf pattern resembles rattlesnake tails, for which it’s named. George says Calathea Rattlesnake is an excellent plant for beginners. “This plant tells you what it needs,” she continues, “When its leaves droop, give it filtered water, and watch its leaves soak it all in.” George says using filtered water for this plant is a must. Calathea Rattlesnake is sensitive to heavily chlorinated water, which will cause the leaves to brown on the edges. The Lady Palm is a fan-style palm native to China. The plant is relatively easy to grow indoors as long as you provide it with bright, indirect sunlight. Like many palms, it prefers humidity and moisture and will get brown tips with irregular watering and dry air. Although Rex Begonias are relatively easy to find in big box garden centers, Begonia Maculta is a prized find for house plant lovers. The Polka Dot plant features unique silver spotted leaves and red undersides, making it undoubtedly a strikingly indoor plant. Begonias, in general, are easy to maintain. They like bright indirect light, well-aerated soil that dries a bit between waterings, and moderate temperatures Elephant Ears are popular landscape plants due to their large leaves and height. The African native plant is also easy to grow indoors as long as you provide it with bright, indirect light. The plant features light green veins on the upper surface and purple-yellow-green veins on the lower surface, which will add an unusual color distinction to any room. The plant grows up to 9’ tall and 4’ wide, making it an instant focal point in any room. “Just like the Fiddle Leaf Fig, this plant needs a little extra TLC,” says Froelich. “But it’s such a unique and Instagrammable plant—the extra time you take to take care of it will be well worth it.” Sterling Silver Scindapsus is a close relative of pothos, philodendron, and monstera. It’s a slow-growing, vining plant that features dark green foliage with an elegant silvery sheen on top. It’s a glow growing houseplant, which makes it adaptable in various light conditions. Hancock says the Sterling Silver Scindapsus will get greater distribution in 2021.
