Trending Houseplants for 2024

Indoor gardening is making headway in the future of home design as it contributes to sustainable and ecofriendly practices. One of the latest and greatest fads we can observe in 2024 is known as biophilic design. This type of method is characterized as connecting us with nature, and houseplants are the perfect way to support this ideation.

Not only do plants add aesthetic value, but they provide a sense of comfort and carry numerous health benefits to people. Along with playing a part in the styling of your home, plants have been proven to purify the air, increase work productivity and reduce stress levels. Incorporating foliage throughout a decorating scheme imparts liveliness and visual interest.

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1) Trailing and Hanging Plants
Hanging plants appropriately trimmed to the desired length provide placement flexibility and create dimensional appeal. Add a breath of life in several corners of your home by hanging houseplants without sacrificing much floor area.

String of Hearts (Ceropegia Woodii)
Experience Level - Beginner
Pet Friendly - Yes

Ornamental and elegant in their appearance with thread like stems and heart shaped leaves, these are so easy to care for and suggest a tropical flair. Requiring little to no water - reaching over six feet long, when set in a south or west facing window and expect to see beautiful green trailing leaves.

Devil’s Ivy (Pothos)

Experience Level - Beginner
Pet Friendly - Yes

This species of ivy is effortless to grow since it doesn’t have to be watered daily or be in a special soil. Coming in forms of variegated leaves to subtle greens, you have opportunity to pick out your favorite shade.

Boston Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata)
Experience Level - Intermediate
Pet Friendly - Yes

Known to be grown for emitting a tropical quality, these lush plants spill out of baskets with graceful, sword shaped fronds. Ferns love humidity and need water daily.

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2) Statement Trees
For a dramatic statement, large trees can amp up any living space. Acting as a strong focal point, trees can confidently accompany a vintage or modern aesthetic.

Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica)
Experience - Beginner
Pet Friendly - Yes

A traditional symbol of good luck and prosperity, this plant entails at least 5 trunks braided together, leading up to an abundance of green open leaves. They can grow up to 8 feet tall and need full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia)
Experience - Beginner
Pet Friendly - No

A show stopping element is evident in this beauty with a banana tree-like foliage. It has the potential to reach six feet high and must be planted in lots of direct sunlight. Be attentive about watering on a regular rotation at one-to-two-week intervals.

Fiddle-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata)
Experience - Intermediate
Pet Friendly - No

Fiddle-Leaf Fig grows up to ten feet tall and won’t tolerate direct sun very well and tends to need a cup of water for every 24 inches weekly. In some ways the tree is hard to maintain. It’s often susceptible to pests and diseases yet has a built-in alert system when craving moisture by dropping its large distinctive leaves.

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3) Delicate Accent Flowers
Put a spark of playful interest in your home with colorful flowers that suit your desired decorative palette. Having flowers can help contrast a space and brighten up the mood.

Lavender (Lavandula)
Experience Level – Beginner
Pet Friendly - No

A fragrant perennial that gives off a sweet-herbal scent, these flowers bloom in colors of whites, purples and pinks. Dating back to many centuries ago, its usages are endless, from crafting to cooking, this bloom is used in recipes, utilized when making soaps and scented candles. Lavender demands full direct sun, well-drained soil and can stretch up to three feet tall.

Orchids (Orchidaceae)
Experience Level - Intermediate
Pet Friendly - Yes

Delicate blossoms radiating exotic charm, orchids are elegant and may require a bit more effort than most, but their beauty is worth all the fuss. Supply proper fertilizer and water them once a week. You can expect to see them get up to three feet in height.

Peace Lilies (Spathiphyllum)
Experience Level - Intermediate
Pet Friendly - No

Typically blooming in spring, lilies are usually white with oval shaped leaves and mature upwards about seven feet tall. Deciding when to water them is not based on a solid schedule, but when the plant droops, and the soil becomes dry it should be watered.

POE is here for you with effective ways to seamlessly integrate greenery into your home with options for each experience level use and style preference. Contact us today to consult with a member of our professional team!