Indoor gardening and bringing nature indoors have grown increasingly popular over time, and numerous stories and suggestions on popular houseplants have been featured in The New York Times (NYT), an established source for news and lifestyle trends that also helps improve air quality and wellbeing. Let’s look at a few beloved houseplants featured by NYT here.
Ficus Lyrata or Fiddle Leaf Fig
Fiddle Leaf Figs have long been beloved indoor plants among interior design fans and enthusiasts. Boasting broad violin-shaped leaves that add both elegance and drama, the Fiddle Leaf Fig has long been one of the NYT’s go-to plants due to their beauty. Here we’ve discussed its remarkable appearance as well as maintenance advice in several articles that illustrate its appeal.
Sansevieria or Snake Plant
The sturdy yet low maintenance snake plant has long been recognized for its ability to filter air in homes. A popular option in modern spaces and workplaces alike, the NYT highlighted this plant for its air purifying abilities – not forgetting how adaptable decor it makes with its vertical leaves that serve both function and decoration purposes
ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia
The ZZ Plant has long been revered for its ability to thrive under low lighting, making it an excellent option for people living in areas receiving little natural sunlight. Its lush deep-green leaves have even been featured by The New York Times as ideal plants for darkened rooms.
Monstera Deliciosa
Monstera Deliciosa, commonly dubbed the Swiss cheese plant due to its distinctively fenestrated leaves, has quickly become one of the go-to plants among plant lovers. NYT articles have highlighted this plant’s distinctive appeal as an eye-catching decorative option and chic accessory.
Pathaphyllum or Peace Lily
The Peace Lily has been featured in multiple NYT articles about indoor gardening due to its stunning white blossoms and air purifying properties, making it one of the easiest plants to care for and symbolizing peace and serenity.
Epipremnum aureum, commonly referred to as pothos
The New York Times frequently praises pothos as an adaptable, air-filtering plant perfect for desk accessories, hanging baskets or adding some green to bookcases. The trailing vine plant also makes a unique desk decoration or addition.
Ficus elastica or rubber plant
Rubber Plant leaves have garnered much notice due to their bold presence in any environment, drawing much praise from The New York Times who discussed both their ability to thrive indoor settings as well as aesthetic value.
Pilea peperomioides is commonly known as the Chinese Money Plant
The Chinese Money Plant, famous for its striking coin-shaped leaves and thought to bring good luck and fortune, has recently been highlighted in NYT articles as both its distinct aesthetic and symbolic meaning.
The New York Times has recognized the increasing desire to create green, welcoming environments indoors as well as rising interest in indoor gardening, providing helpful articles with tips for choosing and caring for houseplants in living spaces – whether seasoned experts or newcomers to houseplant ownership. Their articles remain an indispensable source for staying abreast of interior design and houseplant trends while staying abreast of recent innovations and houseplant fads as indoor gardening becomes ever more popular.
Here is a list of popular indoor houseplants in New York City:
| Indoor Plant | Description | Care Requirements |
| Snake Plant | Known for air purification, requires low light. | Low to moderate light, infrequent watering. |
| Fiddle Leaf Fig | Adds elegance with large glossy leaves. | Bright, indirect light, regular watering. |
| Pothos | Easy and trailing vines, great for beginners. | Low to moderate light, let soil dry between watering. |
| Spider Plant | Air-purifying, produces plantlets. | Moderate light, keep soil evenly moist. |
| ZZ Plant | Tolerant of low light and minimal care. | Low to moderate light, infrequent watering. |
| Rubber Plant | Thick, dark green leaves, adaptable. | Bright, indirect light, allow soil to dry. |
| Peace Lily | White blooms and air-cleaning properties. | Low to moderate light, keep soil consistently moist. |
| Monstera | Unique split leaves, tropical appearance. | Bright, indirect light, regular watering. |
| Aloe Vera | Succulent with healing properties. | Bright, indirect light, allow soil to dry. |
| Jade Plant | Tree-like succulent with fleshy leaves. | Bright light, allow soil to dry between watering. |
| Chinese Evergreen | Various varieties with attractive foliage. | Low to moderate light, keep soil evenly moist. |
| Boston Fern | Lush and ideal for adding moisture. | Indirect light, high humidity, keep soil moist. |
