Mini mania

Tiny plants are trending for houseplant-lovers from fairy gardens to terrariums to indoor jungles. Check out some of the latest little varieties to hit the market.

a number of plants in blue and beige pots sit on beige crates near a hanging light

Retailers can choose from more than 50 varieties of indoor tropicals from Dümmen’s Welcome to the Jungle collection.
Photo courtesy of Dümmen Orange

Tiny tropicals

Dümmen Orange has a new program of trendy foliage plants and succulents for the indoors. Welcome to the Jungle offers 50 varieties that are perfect for containers and baskets that will pique the interest of indoor gardeners looking to liven up their living spaces.

The stylish plant collection features tons of textures with trailing as well as upright options. There are many compact options as well. The small plants are great for miniature gardens and terrariums.

This is the company’s first foray into the tropical plant space, with many easy-to-grow options.

The leafjoy line display at Cultivate'22
Photo by Kate Spirgen

Petite plants

Proven Winners and the Plant Company have teamed up to bring leafjoy, a new line of small houseplants, to IGCs. The line includes four collections: Atrium, Cocoon, SpaScene and WorkLife, as well as hydroponic options: H2O Bowls and H2O Minis, both of which are sold as assortments.

To make ordering easier for smaller retailers, garden centers can mix and match sizes and minis with no need to fill an entire truck.


Sedum spurium 'Rock Candy'
Photo courtesy of Instrinsic Perennial Gardens

Striking sedum

Intrinsic Perennial Gardens recently introduced Sedum spurium ‘Rock Candy,’ which only grows 3 to 4 inches tall.

It combines nicely with other sedums for small containers or miniature gardens. Its small and compact nature is perfect for small spaces.

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