Predicted Houseplants Trending In 2021

Experts weigh in – move over Fiddle Leaf Fig.

Plants have been super trendy for the last few years. But more so in the year 2020, where we all were in lockdown and had nowhere to turn but to make our homes into mini jungles.

Houseplants have pretty much taken over social media pages. Even with the boom in 2020, houseplants are here to stay!

So, why not stay ahead of the curve and keep up to date on the latest trends. Time to get your hands on these plants that are likely going to fill your Instagram’s and homes in 2020 with the top 10 predicted houseplant trends of 2021

Oh, and p.s. they’re all pretty easy to care for.

#1 Fishbone Cactus (Ric Rac Cactus)

If you didn’t jump on the band wagon and get yourself a Fishbone Cactus in 2020, now’s your chance.

This squiggly boy is such a low maintenance plant, that’s native to the rainforest. With that being said, even though it has the name “cactus’ in it just remember – it’s not a cactus at all.

This plant is more tropical than your average cactus, so make sure this first pick for Predicted Houseplants Trending In 2021 gets plenty of water, and like a cactus – lots of sun.

#2 Bunny Ear Cactus

You might be thinking another cactus? Is this 2018? I think cacti might make a comeback in 2021.

The Bunny Ear Cactus is among some of the prettier cacti. This cactus is super adorable (hence its name) with its fluffy appearance and bubbly light green body.

Caring for this cactus is just like other cacti – lots of sun and little water.

#3 Blue Star Fern

I really started to notice around the end of 2020, ferns were starting to pop up in my feeds. Maybe it’s due to the switch up of the algorithm – non the less, I’m starting to see these guys more frequently.

The Blue Star Fern is absolutely stunning, so I’m not surprised that this houseplant made the list.

The green-blue appearance this plant has is also something I’m seeing trending in houseplants as well.

*ahem* I see you, Treubii Moonlight & Cebu Blue. 

These ferns like a high humidity areas and lighter sunlight, so the perfect bathroom plant!

#4 Mistletoe Cactus

Ok, I think you’re noticing a trend here.

Cacti are moving in!

This wild houseplant will defiantly make a statement in your home. It’s long and windy growth pattern looks like the worst – but best case of bed head.

In the right conditions this plant will gift you with the cutest little red berries making it look like the craziest holiday plant you’ll find.

These are also a pretty easy plant to care for. This pick for Predicted Houseplants Trending In 2021 likes light watering and light…light.

#5 Velvet Calathea

Calatheas are here to stay. Whether you like it or not.

The Velvet Calathea is…ugh, GORG! This plant has lush velvety leaves that were a pretty big trend in 2020. I mean, who doesn’t love velvet foliage?

Some houseplant parents like to shy away from Calatheas due to their constant care and the fact that they’re the drama queens of the plant world.

I do have a complete Calathea care guide here that you can peruse if you want to know how to care for these, or if you’re considering dropping your grudge and trying them again.

#6 String Of Hearts

Thankfully, the String of Hearts aren’t going anywhere, either!

How could you not love the heart-shaped leaves on this easy to care for houseplant?

This is a great plant for someone who likes a low-maintenance plant that grows fast and trails all over the place.

The String of Hearts care is easy-peasy. It’s a semi-succulent so it enjoys more sun (full to partial) and is drought tolerant.

#7 Happy Bean Plant

How adorable is that name?!

Happy Bean Plants have foliage that looks like mini green beans. They stay pretty compact, so this is a great plant for someone who is tight on space.

Caring for the Happy Bean Plant is simple due to the fact that this plant is a semi-succulent, the care routine is similar to the String of Hearts (above).

#8 Chinese Money Plant

Not getting any currency from your Money Tree? Try out the Chinese Money Plant!

Just kidding. This houseplant won’t make your rich – well, only rich with plant babies over time, because this is one of the easiest plants to propagate.

This houseplant will pop out new pups constantly, filling your home with little green coins.

*Kaching 

The Chinese Money Plant is…you guessed it – low maintenance! It likes to be watered when dry and medium light conditions.

#9 Snake Plant

Wow, The Snake plant going strong – for what…at least 5 solid years?!

Good news everyone, we all have at least one trendy houseplant!

At this point, who doesn’t have a Snake plant? If, you haven’t claimed one of these green sword-like plants for your own, these are readily found everywhere and are moderately inexpensive.

Snake plants have been listed on almost every blog for easy to care for houseplants, including mine found here.

#10 African Milk Tree

The African Milk Tree is a very interesting looking plant.

It’s has a cactus body with red or green leaves popping out on the sides.

Despite how delicious the name might sound; the African Milk Tree is extremely toxic to both animals and humans.

Like all cacti, the African Milk Tree likes higher lighting and is drought tolerant – making it another easy plant on this list.

Keeping Up with The Kacti

There you have it the 10 Predicted Houseplants Trending In 2021.

With us diving headfirst into 2021 houseplants seem to still be on the rise! And cacti looks to be making a comeback!

These are predictions that many experts have weighed in on by looking at top google searches, and seeing which houseplant spiked in the search results.

We’ll see if the experts are right as the year progresses.

Although, I don’t really agree with some of them…

Do you agree with this list? What plants do you think will trend in 2021?