6 Trending Houseplants For 2025 That You Won't Want To Miss

Over recent years, interest in buying houseplants has skyrocketed, largely in part to people being homebound during the pandemic and needing an outlet that brought them joy in solitude. Today, consumers continue growing their plant collections, for reasons including the fact that houseplants can be beneficial to their health, or because they're interested in unique ways to decorate their home with the plants. Regardless of the reason, houseplants are not going out of style.

Each year, we see trends in this industry that keep houseplant hunters intrigued and engaged. To find out what's popular in 2025, House Digest had an exclusive interview with Carlie Paluzzo, co-founder and COO of BWH Plant Co., for the scoop on what to look out for this year. The key word this year: variegation.

If you're new to the plant world, you might be wondering what "variegated" means for houseplants. Variegation refers to foliage that showcases various shades of colors and unique patterns. For example, the variegated Monstera 'Albo Borsigiana' is beloved for its stark contrast of white and green leaves, while the Hoya pubicalyx displays silvery gray flecks across dark green leaves. With seemingly endless options, the quest for these variegated houseplants is just as exhilarating as actually owning them. If you want to stay on trend, look for some of these hot houseplants this year. 

In 2025, Monsteras are still having their day. This popular houseplant is easily recognizable for its heart-shaped leaves and coveted slits and holes. Monstera has become a staple for novice plant parents, who can find the plants at home improvement stores and even at grocery stores. To raise the bar for statement plants, add a variegated variety — like Monstera deliciosa 'Albo Borsigiana' (shown above), Monstera 'Mint,' or 'Thai Constellation' — to your collection this year. Also, learn how to increase variegation in your Monstera.

Philodendrons, another staple for household jungles, are popular because they're readily available and easy to propagate. While there are a number of Philodendron varieties that make for beautiful houseplants, Carlie Paluzzi's exclusive interview with House Digest highlights varieties like 'Jose Buono' (pictured above), 'Red Congo,' and 'Florida Beauty' to add "vibrant, artistic foliage to collections." And if you've ever mistakenly purchased a Philodendron thinking it was a monstera, you're not alone. Here's how to tell the difference between a Monstera versus a split-leaf Philodendron.

Hoyas remain a favorite in 2025 for their stunning clusters of delicate, fragrant blooms and pet-friendliness. They're also low-maintenance, so beginners can easily learn how to grow and care for Hoya climbing vines. With an abundance of varieties, you can grow only Hoyas and they can all look completely different. Some of the variegated options include the 'Parviflora Splash,' which has narrow, dark green leaves speckled with creamy variegation; the 'Krimson Queen' (pictured above), with its grassy green foliage outlined in pinkish white; or the more unique 'Kerrii,' a large waxy heart that remains a single leaf.

These showstoppers have almost a sci-fi quality to them. Alocasias are typically known for their long, slender leaves, deep jewel tones, and — for some varieties — intriguing textures. In Carlie Paluzzi's exclusive interview with House Digest, she says, "'Pink Black Velvet,' variegated Alocasia lauterbachiana 'Purple Sword,' and variegated 'Green Dragon Scale' are gaining attention for their intricate and uncommon appearances." They often don't bloom as houseplants, but here's what it means when an Alocasia does bloom.

Similar in shape to alocasias are velvet leaf Anthuriums, whose variegation comes in the form of pronounced veins sprawling across long, narrow leaves. Tropical plant collectors are drawn particularly to hybrids that merge striking details characteristic of the Anthurium. If you're wondering which of the 1,000+ anthurium species to start with, check out 'Clarinervium,' 'Crystallinum' (pictured above), and 'Forgetii,' all of which have velvety green foliage and prominent silvery-white veins, and then try this mess-free way to grow the plant indoors in water.

If you want something more grandiose that is on trend, Carlie Paluzzi raves about the variegated banana tree, a tropical tree you can grow as a houseplant. In her exclusive interview with House Digest, Paluzzi calls out varieties like Musa 'Florida' and Musa 'Pink Nono,' which feature stunning patterns. "At BWH, we even launched our Musa 'Bronana' (pictured above) late last year as one of the most affordable variegated Musa options on the market," Paluzzi says. "It's been a huge hit since day one, with demand skyrocketing. Honestly, we can barely keep up — these beauties sell out almost as fast as we can grow them." A fun bonus: This variety even produces edible variegated bananas.