The Chelsea Flower Show 2025 is in full swing and I was fortunate enough to visit on Monday. While it’s no surprise that the Show Gardens amazed yet again this year, my attention was equally captured by the sheer talent found at the Houseplant Studios. Here, designers show the possibilities for creating an abundant indoor garden, bursting with shapely, colorful foliage. From innovative ways to display houseplants to unique varieties taking center stage, there were a few standout houseplant trends that caught my eye this week.
Of course,
houseplant trends
come and go, but some stick around for years and even make a comeback. The Chelsea Flower Show 2025 houseplant trends portray just that, with some returning reliable
indoor plants
that are unlikely to ever go out of fashion, as well as some new ideas I’m convinced will wow in any home.
So, if you’re a houseplant enthusiast like me, you’ll want to check out these trends that are already exciting the houseplant community. They’re all easy to recreate, too, so you can give your houseplant display a touch of Chelsea.
5 houseplant trends from the Chelsea Flower Show 2025
One of my
Chelsea Flower Show tips for first-time visitors
is to make time for the Houseplant Studios. Tucked away behind the Show Gardens, there really is so much to discover. This year didn’t disappoint, with Chelsea Flower Show 2025 houseplant trends oozing creativity and new ideas for indoor gardens of all sizes, shapes, and growing conditions.
1. Ferns, ferns, ferns
If there’s one type of plant that sticks out in my mind from the Houseplant Studios this year, it’s the
best indoor ferns
More precisely, the stunning blue star fern shown above,
Hugo & Green’s The Terrarium
(Silver Medal).
Blue star fern is one of the
best blue houseplants
, with leafy fronds that might initially trick you into thinking it isn’t a fern at all. The best bit? These ferns are some of the
best indoor low light plants
, ideal for indoor gardeners with limited natural light.
As the name of The TerrariROOM suggests, it very much feels like stepping into an actual terrarium full of these gorgeous ferns. Hugo & Green style them around the perimeter of their display, as well as on their
living wall
.
Having so many houseplants positioned close together like this is also a great way to
boost moisture levels for houseplants
— something particularly beneficial for ferns.
Achieve the style by browsing for a
blue star fern available at Walmart
.
2. Giant kokedama
Kokedama
is among my most beloved
Japanese garden ideas
. It’s a solution to display hanging plants using a moss ball and works well in indoor environments for a wide range of
tropical indoor plants
.
I can genuinely assert that I have never witnessed anything as splendid as the colossal giant.
Monstera deliciosa
kokedama pictured above. Suspended from a tree next to Hugo & Green’s display, this was a truly a statement piece.
Monstera
It makes an excellent option for kokedama since the moss holds onto moisture and slowly distributes it to the plant’s aerial roots. In fact, the visually appealing shape formed by the roots extending below the moss ball adds its own aesthetic charm.
However, monstera was not the only plant featured in this exhibition.
Babylon Beats
as showcased by James Whiting (Gold Medal), featured several sizable items
peace lilies
In a moss-filled vessel akin to the kokedama technique.
Try
making your own kokedama
With your houseplants utilizing this
sheet moss from Amazon
.
3. Cascading air plants
More and more indoor gardeners have become intrigued by the unique habit of
air plants
, and Chelsea Flower Show 2025 houseplant trends confirm their popularity continues to rise.
In this image, Babylon Beats utilizes
Tillandsia Usneoides
(like Spanish moss) adorns the entire rooftop of its studio, draping down gracefully.
type of air plant
is a popular
bathroom plant
, since it enjoys absorbing extra dampness. Additionally, it thrives well under such conditions.
US hardiness zone 8
to
zone 11
, typically hanging down from tree branches.
Throughout the Houseplant Studios this year, you’ll find Spanish moss along with various epiphytes. These require minimal care, making them perfect for the hectic indoor gardener short on time to look after their greenery.
When growing
Spanish moss (from Walmart)
For other air plants, make sure to refrain from
air plant mistakes
.
4. Houseplants for outdoor bedding
This is aChelsea Flower Show 2025houseplant trendthat will primarily benefit gardenersin more temperate regions, yetthe effectof arranging houseplants like thisis unmistakable.
A lot of houseplants are just
tropical plants
that have become popular to grow indoors where outdoor climates don’t allow for them to grow. But, if you have the right local climate for houseplants, why not try recreating the above look from
Laura B’s Paper Plant Studio
?
Small houseplants like
fittonias
,
kalanchoes
,
tradescantia
, and
coleus
can be perfect fillers in raised garden beds and borders. You could even try using them in a
thriller, spiller, filler container
for your yard.
Of course, you need to make sure your local climate provides the right growing environment for these plants before planting them in your yard. Alternatively,
move houseplants outdoors
For the summer, take them outside and bring them back indoors before they get exposed to frost.
This
fittonia pack from Walmart
can get you started.
5. Sculptural succulents
Indoor succulents
Will never lose their appeal. These plants are perfect for occupying bare spaces on window sills, and some larger types can also be cultivated as
indoor trees
To create an impact in your living space.
Succulents with weird and wonderful shapes are found throughout the Houseplant Studios this year. Pictured here, The
Victorian Arid House
by The Plant Rescuer X RHS has a wide selection of some of the most architectural succulents on offer.
From flowering
echeveria (from The Sill)
to
jade plants
, and more structural succulents like tree houseleek, the possibility for
growing succulents
in the home is endless. Of course, you do have to take care to avoid
succulent mistakes
, such as overwatering, to succeed with them.
Sculptural succulents can also be discovered outside of Houseplant Studios, as well.
Karoo Succulent Garden
highlights some of the most distinctive succulents that form part of the scenery in the Karoo area of South Africa.
FAQs
What are some ideal indoor plants for newcomers?
A few top choices for novice gardeners looking into houseplants are the spider plant, snake plant, ZZ plant, pothos, and peace lily. Each of these plants is ideal for newcomers.
easy indoor plants
that require little maintenance, can cope with some neglect, and bounce back quickly from common issues. There are also some
worst houseplants
for beginners to avoid, including orchids and calatheas which are notorious for being fussy and tricky to care for.
The Chelsea Flower Show Houseplant Studios are a great place to visit if you’re a houseplant lover and in need of some fresh inspiration for your
indoor garden ideas
If you’re going to the event this week, make sure to review our guide.
What to explore at the Chelsea Flower Show 2025?
.
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