Houseplants For 2021 That Are Going To Be Trendy

Rhaphidophora Decursiva

So, today the first on the list, Rhaphidophora Decursiva, is an evergreen, sturdy giant climbing aroid with long aerial roots. And in the wild, these plants grow around a large tree or wall. Aerial roots help them attach to or climb a support. The height of this plant will greatly depend on the growing location and conditions. Therefore, outdoors, it can be approximately 50 feet. But indoors they will not be higher than 1.5 meters in a mature state.

The bluish-green young leaves become dark green and lobed as they mature. With the right growing conditions and space provided, your Decursiva leaves can grow up to 40 inches long and 20 inches wide. These lobed leaves are definitely capable of creating a wonderful tropical accent in a room.

This exotic giant is also capable of blooming. And on beautiful spring and summer days, you can see this plant in bloom. An erect ear, covered with a boat, forms an inflorescence. In addition, various tiny flowers grow on the cobs during the flowering period.

And Rhaphidophora Decursiva is ideal for growing in pots, containers and outdoors at moderate temperatures.

Many people mistakenly consider Rhaphidophora Decursiva Monstera Decursiva, they are classified in two genera and there is no such species as Monstera Decursiva.

Rhaphidophora Hayi

You can also add to your growing collection by purchasing Rhaphidophora Hayi. This is a very interesting plant and, moreover, is very popular now.

Hayi is a native of Australia. Found in northern Queensland, as well as in New Guinea. This plant is often described as Asian, but it is not.

In its usual habitat, that is, in Australia, it grows in lush, very humid low-lying tropical forests. And it gives a good idea of ​​what growing conditions need to be created for growth. Mostly he needs warmth, humidity, and again humidity.

Since Hayi is a creeping plant, its stem grows next to the supporting tree or support. And its diameter does not exceed 2 cm. The leaf blades grow up to 20 cm, and with a small petiole - up to 2.5 cm in length. So Hayi covers everything that can climb.

Rhaphidophora Hayi is a truly fantastic plant, hardy and thriving. And it is also a flower because, during the flowering period, small flowers appear in color resembling an apricot.

Rhaphidophora Cryptantha

Another of the Rhaphidophora species is the Rhaphidophora Cryptantha which is a beautiful climbing plant. The mature form of the plant has velvety, thick, dark green leaves with beautiful silvery veins overlapping thick, twisting stems.

And the leaves can grow up to 6 cm in diameter, but this will only happen if the plant is placed on a suitable surface, such as untreated softwood or on a sphagnum moss totem. This tropical vine will be small until it finds suitable support. Once supported, the plant will grow stronger and change its appearance, reaching a length of about 6 feet.

For growing Rhaphidophora Cryptantha, a well-lit place without direct sunlight and high humidity are ideal. Many grow it in a terrarium where the ideal humidity and light can be controlled, and this is the best option.

Rhaphidophora Cryptantha is indispensable for any collector. After a few years of growth, you will be showing this magnificent specimen to all your friends.

Hoya Nummularioides

And now Hoya. Hoya Nummularioides is a beautiful plant with alluring features. It has green-green leaves and, despite its rugged appearance, is very fluffy to the touch.

Hoya does not require direct sunlight, daily watering or replanting every few months and will certainly be a great benefit for you. And you can grow it in the garden, in decorative hanging baskets, or even put the pot on the table.

Hoya Nummularioides boasts fast growth, which makes it truly special, but sometimes it takes a long time to bloom. Once fully developed, the vines can grow up to 6.5 feet in length. And since we mentioned flowering, let's talk a little about it now. The flowers of the Nummularioides species look quite interesting and are shaped like small white stars with a bright red center. The natural contrast between fresh white flowers and lush green leaves is an aesthetically pleasing sight. Because of its flowers, it belongs to the hoya family with the strongest scent.

So, this is the perfect choice if you want a beautiful plant that will significantly add value to your home in a short time.

Hoya Linearis

There are hundreds of Hoya varieties, which means that there is plenty to choose from. This delicate plant reaches maturity in 3 to 5 years. Leaves up to 2 inches long and deeply grooved on the underside. The plant also has loose umbrellas about 1.5 inches in size with 10-13 white flowers that are about 0.5 inches in size. The flowers have a pink tint and yellowish-white corollas.

Hoya Linearis is a particularly distinctive cultivar with fuzzy linear and long stems that look like a curtain. It will be a very popular choice for those who love hanging houseplants.

This extraordinary variety is difficult to find. And the Hoya Linearis differs from many other Hoya in that it does not have the large, thick, waxy leaves that hoya is famous for. Instead, the leaves are thin, soft, and slightly pubescent.

It is believed that this species has rather weak roots, therefore, an ideal environment is needed for plant growth. Therefore, it is better to water Linearis only when the topsoil becomes dry to the touch. And you should also plant it in fertile, well-drained soil. Also, regular fertilization during the growing season will be a good addition to care.

Syngonium Macrophyllum

Syngonium Macrophyllum, also known as Ice Frost due to its frosty leaf color, looks almost iridescent. What makes Macrophyllum so unique is its foliage color and texture. The leaves have a leathery texture and a bright emerald green color, which is quite unusual for Syngonium. The vine can grow up to 10 feet and the leaves can grow up to 8 inches.

This plant will be delighted to be placed in a hanging basket or allowed to grow on a brass chain.

Ice Frost is an exotic climbing plant and is easy to care for. Therefore, it will be a great plant for beginners because it can even tolerate low light conditions, but will grow quickly if you give it plenty of bright indirect sunlight. In addition, this plant is very easy to propagate and has almost no pest problems.

But it is difficult to find it because it is quite rare.

Anthurium Pedatoradiatum

Anthurium Pedatoradiatum, also known as Anthurium Fingers, is very charismatic. The leaves of these plants, known for their finger-like leaves, fan out like hands.

The Pedatoradiatum plant species, belonging to the Araceae family, is slightly different from its Anthurium species. This is because most anthuriums are hemiepiphytic. For this reason, it is recommended for Anthurium Pedatoradiatum to create as many conditions as possible that Anthurium Pedatoradiatum may encounter in its natural habitat. 

And with the right home environment, the anthurium plant can have up to 13 fingers.

Sansevieria trifasciata "Gold Flame"

And at the end of our list of top plants for 2021 is Sansevieria Trifasciata, or in other words "Golden Flame".

This species of Sansevieria will grow to about 17 inches in height and about 6 inches in diameter. This tropical plant is famous for its large, long green leaves with a green or yellow inner side.

Ego leaves are variegated and very thick with contrasting vertical stripes of dark green and golden yellow colors. And these leaves are more open and shorter than typical Trifasciata cultivars. The inner leaf on mature plants may be completely golden. Coloring appears as the plant matures.