I was reminded recently of Ikea’s grip on the houseplant market by a tweet that read “went to ikea for plates and left with a big new friend” above a picture of two Alocasias (aka elephant ears), the must-have foliage houseplant of the moment.
Photography via Ikea.
A potted jade plant sits in a white porcelain Ofantligt Bowl from Ikea; $4.99.
When did Ikea get into the houseplants racket?
A blast from the past, the Hoya kerrii succulents Ikea used to sell. It didn’t really matter that it was most likely never going to grow into a proper plant—leaf cuttings of hoyas rarely grow, and if they do, it’s very slowly.
Elephant ears are having a moment.
How did Ikea turn prickly cacti into cuddly friends?
Assorted species of Cactaceae potted plants are $3.99 apiece at Ikea.
Where does Ikea source its plants?
Cacti and succulents potted in Ikea’s aluminum Vardagen Loaf Pans; $4.99 apiece.
How does Ikea pick out the next big thing in houseplants?
Liakh offers a little more of a hint as to Ikea s direction plans for next year s houseplants At the moment cactuses and succulents are very trendy as well as the other easy to take care of plants I believe the trend will continue and the...
...plants that require less time to look after will be popular well into 2018 Also plants that are supporting the well being trend e g air cleaning We can see that the hanging plants are trendy again vertical gardening and big hardy green plants such as Ficus elastica
A bonsai Ficus Microcarpa Ginseng is $29.99 at Ikea.
When’s the best time to go to Ikea for plants?
See more at New From Ikea: A Stepladder Shelf for Plants. When it comes to plants, it’s not bins but large metal trollies for the smaller pots, and tightly packed blocks of larger plants arranged on low platforms made of pallets.
How do you tell if an Ikea houseplant is healthy?
How do you pick out the best Ikea plant?
Ikea’s Krydda / Vaxer Grow Kit is £62.50. If you’re buying in the colder months, ensure plants are well wrapped before you leave the shop, as cold draughts can kill tender specimens before you’ve even got them home.
Ikea sells Assorted Peperomia; £2.50 each.
Why can’t I buy Pilea peperomioides, the Chinese money plant, in Ikea?
If you’re thinking that you’ve bought a P. peperomioides from Ikea, what you probably have is a very similar looking plant called Peperomia polybotrya ‘Raindrop’ which is often mistaken for the Chinese money plant, but it has slightly thicker, glossier leaves.