As a plant obsessive, I can tell you these 5 houseplants in the color of ‘Hidden Gem’ will add an air of elegance and sophistication to your interiors

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It’s that time of year again when the interiors obsessed among us start to devour the new, trending colors that are going to be big in 2026.

Earlier this week Behr announced its color of the year as Hidden Gem, a sophisticated smoky jade hue with luxurious undertones. What’s not to love? But you’re a plant girl, I hear you cry! I know, folks, and as such I will hop on a color trend in the best way I know how: by acquiring more houseplants.

And what a joy to discover there is lots to choose from in this trending smoky shade of blue-green. These indoor plants feature cool-toned, muted silvery-blue foliage, and all exude grace and elegance. Their forms range from trailing vines and cascading succulents to upright tropical species, perfect for styling with a range of beautiful, modern planters. Here are my top 5. I will be ordering immediately.

1. Blue Star Fern

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Also known as Phlebodium aureum, blue star ferns have curvaceous jade leaves on long, svelte stems. I actually love to use these leaves in floral designs, as they give an off-beat form and are an interesting alternative to all things forest green.

Their soft, wavy fronds carry a muted silvery-blue cast, and can grow to a significant size if you give them a bigger pot every few years.

Blue star ferns, available from Amazon, thrive in bright indirect light. They grow naturally as epiphytic ferns, under canopies of taller trees, and as such they are great low-light houseplants.

They will thrive in darker corners within rich and moody interior paint schemes. They also like a bit of humidity, so make good bathroom plants.

2. Skyscraper senecio

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Known commonly as a skyscraper senecio, Curio ficoides 'Mount Everest' is a stunning, architectural succulent, with an upwards growing habit; ideal for a modern interiors aesthetic.

Often found in outdoor succulent gardens in hardiness zones 10-11, it also makes a fantastic houseplant, with its smoky green leaves evoking distinctive mountain peaks.

It is a low maintenance indoor plant choice and needs minimal watering, perfect for busy plant parents.

You can find 'Mount Everest' senecio at The Sill.

3. Curly Jade Plant

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Curly jade plant, or Crassula Ovata Undulata, is a close relation of the supremely popular jade plant, which many of us houseplant aficionados adore.

This unusual succulent has captivating blue-green leaves which curl at the edges, giving it an incredible texture. It enjoys plenty of bright, indirect sunlight, free draining soil and regular levels of humidity, making this compact variety a wonderful option for busy apartment dwellers.

Add one to a burnished rust indoor plant pot like this one from Amazon for a strikingly on-trend look this fall.

4. Satin Pothos

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My satin pothos, despite not being particularly unusual, is one of my most treasured houseplants. Epipremnum pictum Argyraeus - Scindapsus (let's just stick to satin pothos, shall we?) has a silvery blue hue and, true to form, this pothos variety has stunning velvet-soft leaves.

Pothos plant care is very simple. Mine loves it's super bright spot, high up on a shelf in my kitchen, allowing its cascading vines to grow fast and furiously.

All you need to watch for is the plant drying out in warmer temperatures. It likes to be consistently moist, but never waterlogged.

You can find live satin pothos plants at Walmart.

5. Topsy Turvy Echeveria

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Topsy turvy echeveria (Echeveria runyonii ‘Topsy Turvy’) is a sculptural rosette succulent with spoon-shaped blue-green leaves edged in silver.

Its leaves carry soft, muted tones rather than bright, saturated green, perfect if you’re aiming for a harmonious indoor palette inspired by Hidden Gem’s mood.

This succulent needs bright light and minimal watering, and would be ideal for sunlit shelves or as a striking addition to a terrarium.

You can find the Topsy Turvy Echeveria on Amazon.

Adding a living accent into an interiors scheme is my go-to method for staying on top of a color trend; whether that's with a plant or a gorgeous new pot. I have most of these best indoor succulents in my collection, as they are so easy to care for and don't mind being ignored for weeks on end, or whilst I'm away on vacation.

Vintage Ceramic Pot

This stunning vintage-style ceramic pot is ideal for small-medium plants. It has a drainage hole to aid moisture management.

Soil Moisture Meter

Before watering my houseplants, I always use this soil moisture meter to check if my plant's soil has dried sufficiently. It doesn't need batteries, which is a bonus.

Sage Watering Can

This sage watering can is narrow-spouted, perfect for watering houseplants.