Houseplant Trends 2026
- Su Whale
- 11 hours ago
- 2 min read
The nation’s love of houseplants shows no sign of abating, with magazines and social media full of new varieties and new ideas on what to buy and how to display. No home is now considered complete without a plant or two or perhaps many more than that… so what are the new trends for 2026 and how can florists embrace and adapt them for sale?
Living Wall Art
‘Houseplant styling’ are the buzz words for indoor gardening in 2026, focussing on decorative accents rather than huge collections, a relief for those with smaller spaces. If there’s a lack of surface space to display your houseplants why not hang them on the wall instead?
Plants to stock – mini plants both green and flowering, if they are trailing, even better such as Tradescantia, Chlorophytum or Hedera.
Sundries to stock – living picture frames (available on-line) macramé pot holders, seagrass hanging planters.
Variegation is the spice of life
Familiar green plants are being given a new lease of life and a new look with snazzy variegated varieties. Fitting in beautifully with the Pantone Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer; off-white and cool greens will provide a calming, soothing influence.
On-trend plants to stock: Calathea ‘White Fusion,’ Pothos ‘White Princess’ Hoya carnosa or Ficus elastica ‘Belize.’
Bold containers, colours and shapes
If the pared back look is not for you, then one of the trends predicted to take off in 2026 are strikingly decorated, patterned pots and containers. Mismatch and group together for an eclectic look.
Sundries to stock: anything patterned, such as stripes and spots, single bright colours, rustic rather than polished.
Low maintenance plants
A relief for all those who are pressed for time, a selection of plants that look great but can almost look after themselves is a must.
Plants to stock: Succulents, Cacti, including Aloe Vera, Sansevieria and Kalanchoe
Dark foliage plants
For the plant connoisseur who takes their collection seriously, plants with burgundy, purple or even nearly black foliage stand out as sculptural, individual specimens.
Plants to stock: ZZ plant (Zamioculcas 'Raven'), Alocasia, Philodendron ‘Black Cardinal’ Calathea ‘Surprise Star.’
How to convey the Houseplant Trends to your customers.
Don’t bewilder your customers or yourselves by trying to market these trends in one go, pick one a month, or a season even, making sure it fits in with your shop space and ethos, your plant loving customers will soon know where to come when they are looking for the next big thing in houseplants.
Su Whale is a florist and freelance writer with over Thirty years' experience in the floristry industry. She is the author and publisher of three best-selling books: Cut Flowers, 4th edition (2020) Cut Foliage, 2nd Edition, (2021) and Houseplants (2019), all bookshelf essentials for the professional florist.
