Whether you own just one plant or your house is full of dozens of green friends, you might be wondering what trends we’ll see in the plant world by 2025.

Here, two plant experts share insight into the types of plants that will be everywhere next year, and highlight the different types of plant displays that will be trending in homes across the country.

Low maintenance plants

Not everyone wants to spend hours a week taking care of their plants. People are busier now than they’ve been in years, and that’s affecting their ability to care for their green friends, explains Paul Thompson, plant content creator and founder of Plant Me Paul.

“They’ll be looking for low-maintenance plants,” says Thompson, citing ZZ plants, snake plants and pothos as ideal choices for busy people who are likely to spend less time indoors than in years past.

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Terrariums and cabinets for plants

Why not improve your plant display in the new year? Thompson shares that many plant enthusiasts have turned to IKEA to purchase cabinets of various sizes that people can convert into terrariums.

He notes that many plant influencers have incorporated these terrariums into their homes and expects their followers to want to too.

Orchids

Thompson predicts that orchids will become the plant trend of 2025.

“They’re so easy to find in grocery stores, and more plant stores carry more cultivars than before,” he says. “It will be a fun, new challenge to care for an orchid that is not your typical phalaenopsis.”

Colorful Planters

When you get your orchid, you’ll want to make sure it looks nice in a colorful pot.

If you want to rethink your planters in 2025, it’s time to start choosing colorful varieties, says Ryan Lee, co-founder of Rooted.

“Vibrantly hued planters bring a playful energy to interiors and add personality to any plant display,” he says.

Keep in mind that you can upgrade your existing pots a bit if you don’t want to buy brand new ones. Splash paint or a pattern over plain terra cotta pots to add intrigue to your home while repurposing what you already have on hand.

Petite Plants

Small plants will gain a lot of momentum in 2025.

“Not only do these make great party favors and favors, the tiny plants bring a sense of calm and sophistication and are living proof that a little greenery can go a long way,” says Lee.

Small plants are also ideal for small space dwellers who want to add some greenery to their homes without crowding an already cramped apartment. Even those in larger spaces will enjoy displaying small plants on their windowsills or using them as centerpieces in the dining room.

Large plants

Although small plants will have their moment in the sun, this does not mean that larger greenery will disappear from homes in 2025.

Lee explains how classic large plants make an elegant and bold statement while also being easy to care for, especially plants like the Audrey ficus and the snake plant that are popular choices.

“We believe large, easy-care plants will remain in demand for their aesthetic value and practical benefits,” says Lee.

Rare Plants

Just starting your plant parenting journey? You may still want to bring a rare species into your home. Plants like bonsai and dry plants are making their way into human spaces even if they are newer to the plant world, shares Lee, noting that the two species are becoming increasingly popular as statement pieces.

Hoyas

Both Thompson and Lee noted that hoyas will be huge in 2025 because they are easy to care for and adaptable. Although they have been underappreciated for some time, they are sure to have their moment in the coming year.

You can display them on a trellis or pole to admire their blooms.