The must-have houseplants you should be buying in 2018

If you're a fan of indoor plants, you're in luck. Greenery has never been more popular in interiors. But which plants should you be buying now?

We've narrowed down the must-haves houseplants for you.

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Cactus

Sculptural good looks combined with ease of care make the cactus one of the most popular indoor plants.

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Pilea Peperomioides

Also known on the Friendship Plant, the pilea is an up-and-coming Insta-star with pretty round leaves.

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Fishhook succulent

Fishhooks Senecio (also known as String of Fishhooks) is a succulent that looks best in a hanging basket or trailing from a shelf.

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Monstera Deliciosa

Often referred to as the Swiss Cheese plant, the Monstera Deliciosa features distinctive leaves which make it one of the most Insta-famous plants around.

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Calathea

Perfect for indoor gardeners, the Calathea features distinctive stripes that look great mixed with other plants.

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Hoya plant

The sweet heart-shaped leaves of the Hoya plant make it a popular choice around Valentine's Day.

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Aloe (Lu hui) is a medical powerhouse! In traditional chinese medicine, aloe juice is used internally to promote healthy function of the stomach, to treat chronic constipation. In high doses, aloe is used as a laxative to empty the bowels. It is used in low doses to help heal ulcers and other irritations of the gastrointestinal tract. Aloe has antiseptic and antibiotic properties that make it very effective topically for treating cuts and abrasions. . . Aloe Vera is also a great house plant to improve indoor air quality, it helps to keep your home free from benzene which is commonly found in paint and certain chemical cleaners. . . . . #aloevera #houseplants #natureheals #naturalmedicine #love #tcm #acupuncture #vancouver #yaletown #westend #momknowsbest #thursday #igersofvancouver #glowing

Aloe Vera

A handsome and handy plant to have around. Snap a leaf in half and squeeze out the gel for instant cooling skin gel.

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Marimo Ball

These fuzzy green balls are actually miniature algae colonies. Keep this aquatic plant submerged in water for a whimsical addition to your home décor.

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Rebecca Lowrey Boyd

Rebecca Lowrey Boyd is a former magazine editor and the founder of Wee Birdy, one of The Sunday Times’ Top 50 Blogs in the World. A design nerd and bird enthusiast, she can usually be found poring over Pinterest, knee-deep in Bunnings or sticky-beaking at modernist homes in Sydney’s bushburbia.