The 2025 Plant of the Year Is a Low Maintenance Houseplant Everyone Needs to Own

Every year 1-800-Flowers announces both a flower and plant of the year, and they chose two classic favorites for 2025. The flower of the year is the delicate ranunculus and the plant of the year is the easy-to-care-for snake plant.

The low-maintenance houseplant is an essential for new plant parents because it really doesn’t require that much attention. In fact, if you completely forget about it for a bit, it will still be alive. How do I know? Because I’ve got a snake plant I forgot to water for about a month and it’s still growing tall. Typically, you’ll want to water the snake plant every two weeks, when its soil is dry. Avoid overwatering, which can cause root rot.

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With its tall, upright, and variegated leaves, it’s a real statement piece. If you’re looking to add a snake plant to your collection, Sunset editor Kristin Guy shared some care tips here:

Pet and Kid-Safe Placement: Keep your snake plant out of reach of curious pets and little hands, as its leaves can be mildly toxic if chewed.

Prune for Fresh Growth: Trim any browning or damaged leaves to keep your plant looking fresh and healthy. A little maintenance goes a long way.

Simple Propagation: Growing new plants is easy—snip a healthy leaf into sections, let them dry, and then place them in a well-draining soil mix or water. In just a few weeks, roots will start to form, ready for potting.

Keep Pests at Bay: Watch out for common visitors like spider mites or mealybugs. A gentle spray of diluted neem oil or soapy water helps clear them up. And remember, less is more when watering—overwatering is a fast track to root rot.

Light & Temperature Tips: Your snake plant loves bright, indirect light but will happily adapt to shadier corners. For those looking to speed up growth, a heat mat can add a cozy touch to its environment.

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