This Week’s Indoor Plant Trends: Why Ficus and Positive Energy Plants Are Having a Moment

Fiddle Leaf Fig

By Leaf of Faith SA

There’s a fresh energy in the indoor plant world this week — and it’s all about function, wellness, and foliage that lasts. Whether you're curating a calming home or just adding a new green friend to your collection, here’s what’s blooming in trend right now.

🍃 The Ficus Frenzy

Big, bold, and surprisingly easy to care for — Ficus plants are trending again, and for good reason. From Ficus elastica (Rubber Plant) with its deep green leaves to Ficus microcarpa (Ginseng Ficus), these indoor trees bring structure and elegance to your space.

Top Trending Ficus Plants:

  • Ficus elastica (Rubber Plant) – low-maintenance, air-purifying, and dramatic.

  • Ficus lyrata (Fiddle Leaf Fig) – still loved for its statement look.

  • Ficus benjamina (Weeping Fig) – soft, elegant and classic.

  • Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig) – perfect for terrariums or hanging pots.

Peace Lilly

🌼 Plants That Bring the Good Vibes

There’s a growing focus on plants that support wellness and positive energy in the home. Whether based in tradition or energy flow beliefs, these are the ones people are snapping up:

Most Sought-After Vibe-Boosters:

  • Snake Plant – filters toxins and boosts oxygen at night.

  • Peace Lily – reduces indoor pollutants and symbolises peace.

  • Tulsi (Holy Basil) – sacred in many cultures, used to purify the air and energy.

  • Lucky Bamboo – known for prosperity and luck.

  • Money Plant (Pothos) – brings wealth and cleanses the space.

💡 Tip: For easy low-cost gift. If you have an over grown pothos at home, simply take cuttings, put each cutting in a cute little jar, add a nice lable, and they will make a great gift for friends, family and teachers!

🌱 Simple Plants, Smarter Choices

As people get busier and busier, there’s also a shift away from high-maintenance, high-stress plants like Crotons, Gardenias, or Maidenhair Ferns. Instead, plant lovers are embracing hardy, forgiving foliage that still looks fabulous.

Top Easy-Care Alternatives Trending This Week:

  • Jade Plant – compact, cheerful and symbolic of abundance.

  • Fittonia (Nerve Plant) – small, vibrant and perfect for low light.

  • Asparagus Fern – soft and airy, with a whimsical look.

  • African Violets – low profile but beautifully flowering.

  • ZZ Plant – tolerates anything and looks lush year-round.

ZZ Plant

💚 Indoor plant trends are leaning toward long-lasting beauty, feel-good foliage, and intentional plant choices. Whether you're looking for something spiritually uplifting or just tired of finicky leaves, now’s the time to go back to basics — with bold ficus, air-purifying classics, and easy-care greens.

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