With the increasing number of gardening enthusiasts, plants have made a major comeback on social media! So, discover below which plants are currently the trendiest.
Are you an experienced “plant parent” or just starting out in this new hobby? Regardless of your profile, here you can find the plant that best suits you and your style. So, check out the following 6 fashionable plants to decorate your home and stay up-to-date with the trends.
1. Bengal Fig (Ficus benghalensis)
Bengal Fig. Photo: The Sill
A distant cousin of the violin-leaf fig, the Bengal fig (Ficus benghalensis) has been a favorite of the public in recent years. Due to its beauty and practicality, this species has been increasingly spreading throughout Brazilian homes, overshadowing its once-popular relative.
2. Rare Plants
Philodendron lemon lime. Photo: Bloomscape
Any species from the aroid family or the genus Philodendron are rare plants that are gaining a lot of popularity on the internet. Previously, they were restricted to more formal places, such as offices and clinics, for example. However, today, they are very present in home decorations, creatively incorporated into environments.
3. ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
ZZ Plant. Photo: Rooted
For those who want to have one of these trendy plants but with easy maintenance, then meet the ZZ Plant, also known as the fortune plant. Besides having the power to bring money — if you’re superstitious —, this species is also perfect for those who are just starting to delve into the world of gardening.
4. Money Tree (Pachira aquatica)
Money Tree. Photo: The Sill
Voted one of the best-selling fashionable plants in 2020, the Money Tree, also known as the Malabar chestnut, promises to attract positive energy and good luck to its owner. And who doesn’t need a little bit of luck?
This species is a favorite of the public because of its beauty and simplicity. With its shiny leaves and braided trunk, this plant is also well known for its resilience, as it can thrive even in low-light environments.
5. Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa)
Swiss Cheese Plant. Photo: Bloomscape
Are you looking for a plant with a tropical look that grows very fast? Then, the choice for you is more than obvious: the Swiss Cheese Plant. However, other species of this same genus, like Monstera adansonii (or Swiss Cheese Vine), can be viable alternatives and come in various sizes. Thus, you can choose the plant that best suits your style, according to your home decor.
6. Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)
Rubber Plant. Photo: Bloomscape
This plant looks spectacular in home decoration! Among its greatest attractions are its low maintenance and little need for sunlight exposure, making life easier for amateur gardeners. Although not demanding in terms of lighting, it is under the sun that this plant shows its true beauty, deepening the tones of its foliage, coloring them crimson, a shade of dark red with strokes of purple.
