The Top Plant Trends You'll See Everywhere in 2022 According to Experts
Spruce up your indoor jungle.
With all of the exciting plant trends this year, there’s no better time than the present to stock up on plants for every corner of your home. The plant scene never rests—new species are unearthed daily! If you’re a plant parent searching for ways to upgrade your greenery or a plant novice hoping to hone in your green thumb, we spoke to the experts about the plant trends they expect to see everywhere this year. The list includes small indoor plants that will look perfect on your window sill and flowers that will add pops of colors to your coffee table. But, if you’re a plant lover looking to really make your foliage unique, an indoor tree will spruce up your home instantly. Scroll down for the top plant trends you’ll happily jot down in your plant shopping list.
Large-Scale Plants
Go big this year with oversized plants! If you want to make a statement in your space, Bloomscape's gardening expert Lindsay Pangborn suggests you consider large-scale plants that can work both indoors and out. These are a wise investment because they have the versatility to be displayed in a variety of spaces. Look for plants like bird of paradise, staggered yucca cane, and burgundy rubber tree."
Staggered Yucca Plant, bloomscape.com SHOP NOW
Carnivorous Plants
"2020 and 2021 might have been the year for new plant parents, but 2022 will be the year for budding plant parents to move beyond aesthetics," Pangborn says. "Requiring a little more care but providing an extra layer of interest, carnivorous plants are predicted to be a popular choice for the year ahead. Plants like the pitcher plant or venus flytraps offer beauty, utility, and whimsy since they capture and digest insects as part of their natural lifecycle."
Pitcher plant, bloomscape.com SHOP NOW
Outdoor Plants
"The home’s front entryway will be a huge focus for the upcoming year," Pangborn continues. "By adding plants, guests can be greeted with warmth as they approach your home. Outdoor plants we’ll be seeing more of are lush hanging ferns, dramatic planters flanking the front door, and accent planters that weave colorful blooms and foliage throughout the space."
Minty Trough Planter, anthropologie.com SHOP NOW
Botanical Vignette
“I’m seeing plants used more and more as décor for homes," says Kaylyn Hewitt, lead floral expert and designer for The Bouqs Co. "They’ve gone from your best-kept company in a pandemic, to being showcased and arranged in botanical-inspired vignettes around homes." If you’re a fan of D.I.Y projects, this is your time to shine (especially if your flourishing plantscape doesn’t have much space). Customize your walls with lush vines mixed with flowers or hanging plants!
Silk Bougainvillea Garland, afloral.com SHOP NOW
Tropical Plants
Don't shy away from color this year! "Color is definitely trending, so I’m seeing more plant owners go for tropical plants. A few of my favorites are anthurium, bromeliads, and of course orchids," says Hewitt.
Tropicali, The Bouqs Co. SHOP NOW
The New Beginner's Plant
Good news for plant novices! There's a new beginner's plant that will build your confidence as a plant owner. "Peperomia Green will take its rightful place as the go-to plant that’s hard to kill, tolerant of neglect, and has a cheerful presence with its thick, bright green succulent-like leaves," says Puneet Sabharwal, CEO and co-founder of Horti.
Peperomia Green, heyhorti.com SHOP NOW
Grow Vertically
"As urban dwellers continue to add greenery to small living spaces, they quickly lose surface area and horizontal space for plants. Creative aesthetics for hanging plants from ceilings and showcasing on wall mounts is going to become more valuable. Vining plants are especially well-suited for versatile placement because many species can vine in any direction," Sabharwal continues.
Clyde, rooted.com SHOP NOW
Medgina Saint-Elien covers everything your home needs. She writes about exciting new product launches, hands-on reviews, and the "lightbulb" moments in every maker's story. In overseeing key HB editorial franchises, including the Live Better Awards, Saint-Elien champions the work of BIPOC entrepreneurs in the design and beauty industries. In addition to House Beautiful, her work has been published in Byrdie, Snapchat, and more. Outside of work, the writer and poet can be found documenting her travels on social media and saving memes for future use.
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