Plants are becoming more popular than ever before, with many homeowners already having at least some in their homes.
Now, in the year 2023, there will be over 10 plants that will be considered trendy and/or vogue plants to have in your home or garden. Here are the plants you should consider adding to your garden in the coming years!
1) Bamboo
Bamboo is a fast-growing, renewable resource that can be used to build housing and create everyday household items like cutlery and clothing. It’s considered a building material of choice due to its strength, flexibility, and lightweight.
The next year or two will see major advancements as a result of technological innovations; as soon as 2024, you could see bamboo homes being constructed. Bamboo fabric will also continue to grow in popularity.
2) Plumeria
Though many associate plumerias with Hawaii, they originated in Mexico and were introduced to Hawaii from there. Plumeria is also known as frangipani and is most common in hibiscus colors like red, yellow, and orange. Plumerias are tropical plants that grow best outdoors on a deck or patio (if you live somewhere where temperatures don't drop below 45 degrees).
Most plumeria varieties can flower up to six times a year; however, if you find your plant isn't producing flowers it's either growing in an unsuitable environment or its time has come. If it's your first time growing plumeria make sure to Google what they like (and dislike) because they have specific care requirements.
3) Snake Plant (Mother-in-law’s tongue)
Also known as Mother-in-law’s tongue, ribbon plant, and snake palm. The snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) is a tropical plant that originates from Africa, India, and Australia.
This stress-tolerant perennial is also known as mother-in-law's tongue because of its sharp leaves that point upward. In fact, it is said to be very similar to human mothers-in-law -- it grows slowly but can live for decades! It thrives in poor soil and low light, making it ideal for apartments.
4) Cordyline
Cordyline is a type of evergreen shrub that grows well in warm climates. The flowers are small and white, with a more elongated shape than many other plants. This plant is suitable for both indoor and outdoor gardens and is especially popular with those who live close to water or near a beach.
Cordyline is often used as an ornamental plant, but it can also be grown as a food source. In some areas, it's used to make bread and stews; other regions use it as an alternative source of cooking oil.
However, its taste can vary widely depending on how it's prepared and what ingredients are added; you might even mistake cordyline for another type of vegetable if you've never tried it before!
5) Ginger
Ginger root is a plant that grows on vines and is commonly used as a culinary spice, medicine, or both. Ginger root comes from Southeast Asia and was one of the first spices to be traded with Europe.
Nowadays it’s especially popular in desserts and beverages—think gingerbread cookies and ginger ale—but it’s also become increasingly common in savory dishes; for example, you might find chopped or sliced ginger sprinkled into stir-fries or other Asian cuisines.
6) Agave
Agave is native to Mexico and Central America and is well known for its capacity to produce high-quality blue agave nectar. More recently, agave has become popular as a natural sweetener alternative. And because it’s sweeter than sugar but retains a more neutral flavor profile, it’s increasingly being used as an ingredient in non-sweetened foods such as cereals, bread, and cakes.
Additionally, agave makes a great substitute for alcohol during cooking—its viscosity matches that of wine and tequila. When substituting agave for wine or liquor during cooking, cut back on other liquids by 25 percent or so to account for added moisture content.
7) Japanese Maple
Loved for their graceful shape and delicate foliage, Japanese maples have been popular as ornamental trees and shrubs for centuries. The most common varieties are palm-shaped because of their narrow leaves, which form a vase around a green stem.
Evergreen varieties stay dark green all year while others turn fiery shades of red and orange in autumn. As it turns out, though, Japanese maples aren’t just attractive. They also produce tiny structures that can help you breathe easier: Inhaling particles released by shedding maple leaves could improve lung health.
8) Peperomia
Peperomia plants are incredibly popular because they are easy to care for and look great in any setting. Some say it’s their versatility that makes them so fashionable. They can be used as low-maintenance houseplants or even outdoors, growing well in shaded areas of your garden.
The colors of these plants vary from white to red, pink, and orange depending on the variety. Because they are shallow-rooted plants, you don’t have to worry about them overgrowing their pots either – peperomias can grow up to two feet tall with a width of around three inches across.
They also come with a wide range of textures as well; some can be shiny while others are fuzzy.
9) Cactus
As our world gets hotter and drier, it makes sense that a plant like a cactus would become more and more popular. Its ability to thrive in arid climates makes it an ideal houseplant, especially since its prickly spines make it difficult for pests to invade.
You don’t have to take our word for it: enter cactus into your search engine, and you’ll find dozens of images of people growing these succulents indoors. As much as we love cacti, though, they aren’t an ideal choice as a houseplant—they can get up to ten feet tall (and you probably wouldn’t want one that big), plus they need light!
10) Aloe Vera
Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) has been used medicinally for at least 4,000 years. It can be used on burn wounds and minor cuts. In addition to being effective as a topical salve, it is often consumed to relieve constipation and other digestive issues.
In a natural disaster where clean water may be hard to come by, aloe vera can be used as an oral laxative or a type of purgative to help cleanse your body of harmful substances.
