As we enter our third year of the pandemic, you’d think the houseplant obsession would have waned by now, but it seems to be growing stronger than ever. What has changed over this short period of time are the types of indoor plants people gravitate toward. If we’ve learned anything from the history of houseplant trends through the decades, it’s that while the trends themselves may be cyclical and ever evolving, plants in general remain a staple ingredient to any room.
Some will reach for more easy-to-manage plants like pothos or snake plants, while others may look to spice up their collection and really put their green thumbs to the test with rare, unique-looking plants like the monstera albo. Wherever you fall on the spectrum, there’s bound to be a plant (or two or three) that you’re pulled to when it comes to these 2023 predictions. While you’re here, revisit our 2022 indoor plants trend forecast.
Easy-to-Care-For Plants
Plantfluencer Christoper Griffin, also known as Plant Kween, predicts that as more people ramp up their traveling and head back into the office, they’ll seek out lower-maintenance plants that can tolerate being abandoned for a bit. Enter easy-to-care-for varieties.
Pothos is one that falls into this category. It also happens to be the plant that jumpstarted Christopher’s journey into greenery and gave them the confidence to continue exploring the world of plants. The climbing variety can thrive in low or bright light and its leaves can get as big as a monstera with proper care. “She’s actually considered an invasive species in certain parts of the world because she just grows too well,” explains Christopher.
Another plant in the low-maintenance sector is the snake plant, which can also thrive in a myriad of lighting conditions and is best treated like a succulent. (Meaning it doesn’t require too much watering.) Every 10 days during the growing season and every three weeks to a month during the dormant months should be sufficient. ZZ plants have a similarly chill aesthetic. Christopher, who currently cares for over 200 plants at home, notes that it’s the one variety they have yet to kill.