Indoor plants are a great way to add some nature to your décor, they can brighten up the place and give more vibe to it, making it feel really elegant, and cozy. I’ve heard great designers recommended add indoor plants when you feel like something is missing on any spot of your decoration.
Here I’ll show you 21 gorgeous indoor plants that are great for any room decoration, or even an office.
1. Photos (Hanging plant)
The Photos plant is a hanging indoor plant from the tropics. Their leaves are green with some shades of beige.
Water: Should be moderate because and over-irrigation could turn their green leaves yellow until they fall. Let the soil get dry from one irrigation to another.
Light: Photos is a very endurable plant and needs to be sun-exposed to keep its foliage in good condition. Otherwise, it will develop long leafless stems in order to look for some light. The best will be to put it where it can have light filtered by a curtain.
2. Bird of Paradise
Is an indoor and outdoor plant native from South Africa. Is one of the most spectacular and impactful flowering plants. However, blooming will not begin for at least five years.
Water: Water until the soil is saturated and then not again until it is dry to the touch. Reduce watering by half in winter. Avoid overwatering, which can cause several root rots.
Light: Grow best in bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight may scorch the leaves and damage the flower. However, blooming will not begin for at least 5 years.
Care: This plant needs a lot of food to develop. Feed it in early spring every 2 weeks and once per month in summer with soluble plant food. Remove any broken or dead leaves as they occur, and use a horticultural oil spray or systemic insecticide to prevent mealybugs, scale, and spider mites.
*Note: Dogs also enjoy nibbling on these plants, but the seeds are toxic, causing abdominal pain and vomiting so beware of this if you have pets.
3. Philodendron Heartleaf (Hanging plant)
The heartleaf or sweetheart philodendron has dark green, shiny, heart-shaped leaves. One of the most popular indoor plants for any space and offices.
Water: although they thrive on neglect and are almost impossible to kill; water it well and then allow the top 50% of the soil to dry out before watering again. Yellow leaves indicate over-watering and brown leaves mean the plant needs more water.
Light: This plant can survive in low light conditions, but grows faster and produces more leaves in medium or bright indirect light. Never put any philodendron plant in direct sun.
Care: Feed it monthly in the spring and summer with a basic houseplant food diluted to ½ the recommended strength.
4. Triangle Ficus
Also known as the Sweetheart Tree, have deep green, glossy leaves with a cool, unique triangular shape. The triangle Fig is resilient, easy to care for. Overall, a thoroughly recommended, trendy houseplant.
Water: Water when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. Keep the soil lightly moist at all times, but do not overwater as this will cause leaf drop.
Light: Ficus triangularis prefer bright, indirect light but can tolerate some light shade. Direct sunlight may scorch the leaves.
Care: Trim to maintain the shape but be aware that sticky latex will ooze from the ends of the cut stems. This can be an irritant if comes into contact with your skin therefore wash your hands. Red spots on the undersides of leaves may occur and do not indicate the plant is unhealthy. These spots are anthocyanin pigmentation that helps to protect the plant against sunlight. It is the same pigmentation that turns certain tree foliage red during autumn. A change in location or lower light levels can also trigger this pigmentation on new foliage. When anthocyanin converts into chlorophyll on younger leaves, the foliage then turns green.
5. Corn Plant
Is also called the Happy Plant because of its easy care nature and zesty freshness of the yellow and green strappy leaves that brighten up the home or office interiors, whilst filtering toxins from the atmosphere so you breathe easier.
Water: Water when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. They are drought tolerant. Do not overwater as this can cause brown tips.
Light: Corn plant needs moderate to bright indirect light and is ideal for offices or fluorescent lighting. Avoid direct sunlight.
Care: Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to remove accumulated dust. Cut back by removing the top of the plant if it grows too tall. Don’t use leaf shine on these plants.
6. Parlour Palm
The Parlour Palm was popular with the Victorians and remains a firm favorite. An elegant indoor plant, easy to look after, with excellent air purifying qualities. They are undemanding in terms of light, water, temperature, humidity, and feed, making them perfect for those of us that like low-maintenance room-mates.
Water: Water once the soil begins to dry out. Do not overwater and ensure the plant has proper drainage to prevent root rot.
Light: Shade tolerant. Brighter, indirect sunlight will encourage flowering. Can tolerate some dry, indoor air, but does better with a little extra humidity, will also help
Care: Keep the leaves free of dust. Brown leaf tips are an indication that the plant is not getting enough humidity.
7. Wandering Jew
Tradescantia zebrina is prized for its easy-care nature and colorful foliage of silver, purple and green to brighten up any room as a hanging or trailing indoor plant.
Water: Water well during the growing season and allow to dry out between watering. If the plant sits in wet soil for long periods it will cause root rot. Reduce the amount of watering in winter.
Light: Thrives in bright to medium light conditions. To maintain the most striking colors give it bright diffused light.
Care: Pinch out the tips to create a bushier plant. Older leaves may brown and die off as they age, these can be removed if required to keep the plant looking fresh.
8. Umbrella Tree
Schefflera arboricola is a fantastic house plant with beautiful foliage. They are not difficult to look after and will tolerate some neglect as well as help clean the surrounding air.
Water: Water when the soil has become slightly dry. Water thoroughly and allow to drain freely. They like to be moist but not wet, don’t leave them sitting in water.
Light: Best grown in bright, indirect light to partial shade. Insufficient light may cause leggy growth.
Care: Prune back if the plant becomes leggy or too tall. Pinch out new growth if you want to keep the plant small and compact. Wipe leaves occasionally to remove dust.
9. Fiddle Leaf Fig
This is a relatively new dwarf cultivar of Ficus lyrate that is already gaining attention as an ‘IT’ houseplant for contemporary living. They are ideal indoor plants, adding rich, green foliage and filtering the air of unwanted pollutants at the same time.
Water: Water when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. Keep the soil lightly moist at all times, but do not overwater as this will cause brown spots and leaf drop.
Light: Ficus lyrate prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate some light shade and some direct (but not harsh or midday) morning or afternoon sun.
Care: Insufficient light or incorrect watering can trigger brown spots and leaf drop. Adjust as necessary and your plant should quickly recover. Trim to maintain shape, but be aware that sticky latex will ooze from the ends of the cut stems. This can be an irritant, therefore wash your hands if any comes in contact with your skin.
10. Maranta Leuconeura
Maranta is spectacularly variegated ornamental houseplants. Sometimes called Maranta leuconeura Fascinator Tricolour, the oval-shaped leaves of the Herringbone Plant are incredibly unique.
Water: Keep the soil moist at all times, but do not overwater or allow the plant to sit in soggy conditions. Watering with soft, lukewarm water is recommended.
Light: Maranta grows best in bright light, but will tolerate shade. Avoid direct sunlight.
Care: Apply a balanced fertilizer once or twice a month during the growing season.
11. Rubber Tree
Rubber Plants are quintessential Indoor plants, popular for decades and quite rightly still on trend today. They are easy to care for and make a sculptural statement in the right location. Its foliage is a deep, glossy green with a glamorous hint of burgundy. The dense, compact growth habit results in more air-filtering leaves.
Water: Water when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. Keep the soil lightly moist at all times, but do not overwater as this will cause leaf drop.
Light: Ficus Elastica Melany prefers bright, indirect light but does cope quite well in lower light conditions.
Care: Insufficient light or incorrect watering can trigger leaf drop. Adjust as necessary and your plant should quickly recover. Wipe the leaves occasionally with a damp cloth to prevent dust accumulation. Note: Ficus sap contains sticky latex which can be an irritant, therefore wash your hands if any comes into contact with your skin.
12. Swiss Cheese Plant
The Swiss Cheese Plant was a 70’s cult classic, its retro-chic appeal makes it just as popular today and rightly so. Its large, glossy, heart-shaped, leaves add fantastic impact with their perforations and lobes, which develop as the leaf matures.
Water: Water when the soil has started to dry out. Excess water will lead to large dry spots developing on the foliage.
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but will tolerate moderate shade. Avoid direct sunlight.
Care: Wipe the leaves occasionally to remove accumulated dust.
13. Raphis Palm
A delightful fan palm, with large, thick leaves, that are wider than many other palms and blunt-tipped. Rhapis excelsa bears rhizome offshoots, leading to clusters of upright stems, perfect for a flourish of lush interior greenery. Thick fibers envelop new stems, these fall away in time to reveal bamboo-like trunks and give the palm its other common name: Bamboo Palm.
Water: Maintain moist soil at all times. Don’t allow the palm to sit in wet soil, ensure there is adequate drainage. Remember that most of the root system will be towards the bottom of the pot, therefore allow the top of the soil to become slightly dry before watering.
Light: Thrives in most light requirements, except the direct sun. Shade tolerant, making it ideal for homes and offices.
Care: Rhapis excelsa leaves often have brown tips, which can be trimmed if required, however do not cut into the green flesh of the leaf.
14. String of Beads
Senecio herreianus is a unique, quirky succulent with intriguing, trailing stems of oval, bead-like leaves, each with a vertical, semi-translucent line running to its tip which assists photosynthesis. Flowers appear on tall, slender stems as small, white fuzzy daisies.
Water: Senecio is very drought tolerant, storing water in their leaves. Allow the soil to start to dry out between watering. Do not over-water or allow the plants to sit in water.
Light: Bright, indirect light. Some morning or late afternoon sun would be a bonus.
Care: Simply trim to desired length if they become too long or straggly.
15. Sword Fern
The Green Lady Boston Fern is an elegant plant, sometimes called the Sword fern, and closely related to the Boston Fern. It is clump-forming with graceful, arching fronds with a ruffled appearance that is best displayed in a hanging basket or on a stand where it can cascade over the edge.
Water: Keep the soil moist at all times. Water when the surface becomes slightly dry. Do not overwater and use lukewarm, soft water where possible.
Light: Moderate light requirements, anywhere from bright, indirect sunlight to light shade.
Care: Nephrolepis may develop deep brown spores on the underside edges of the fronds.
16. String of pearls
Senecio rowleyanus is a wonderful succulent with amazing, trailing stems of oval, bead-like leaves, each with a vertical, semi-translucent line running to its tip which assists photosynthesis. Flowers appear on tall, slender stems as small, white fuzzy daisies. String of Pearls plants are relatively fast-growing so give them room to trail for green impact. Perfect for hanging baskets or cascading from shelves. A close relative of Senecio herreianus – String of Beads.
Water: Senecio is very drought tolerant, storing water in their leaves. Allow the soil to start to dry out between watering. Do not over-water or allow the plants to sit in water.
Light: Bright, indirect light. Some morning or late afternoon sun would be a bonus.
Care: Simply trim to desired length if they become too long or straggly.
17. String of hearts
Love will definitely be in the air with this charming, trailing semi-succulent vine. Ceropegia woodii ssp. Woodii has small heart-shaped leaves with a delightful green lace pattern that grow in opposite pairs along a trailing vine. The pinkish-purple undersides of the leaves and stems add a romantic hue.
Water: Drought tolerant, but for best results keep the soil lightly moist. Water sparingly in winter. Do not over-water.
Light: Bright light, including some direct early morning or evening sunlight, will enhance the color.
Care: Trim back some of the vines if they become too straggly.
18. Table Palm
Also known as the Table Palm or Fan Palm. Livistona rotundifolia is a very attractive and elegant palm with large, shiny, fan-shaped leaves and thorny stems. The Footstool Palm adapts to indoor living extremely well, being undemanding and tolerating some degree of neglect. It is smaller than most other palms, but can still grow up to 2m indoors and will certainly add a tropical, green element to your living space.
Water: Maintain moist soil conditions at all times. Allow the top of the soil to become slightly dry before watering. Palms don’t like boggy conditions so do not over-water.
Light: Bright indirect light to partial shade.
Care: Remove any brown leaves to encourage healthy growth. The thorns on the spine are sharp, so take care when handling or wear gloves. Brown tips may develop, trim as required but avoid cutting into any fresh green foliage.
19. Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii Bellini is a small Peace Lily variety with gracefully arching stems and blooms that last for many months. Its small, compact size makes it perfect for sitting on a small table or bookshelf.
Water: Keep the soil moist at all times. Allow the top of the soil to dry out slightly before watering. The plant will start to droop if it needs more water. Ensure adequate drainage.
Light: Moderate to bright, indirect light preferred. Will adapt to lower light levels.
Care: Flowers are relatively short-lived. They will turn brown and die off naturally. Remove from the base of the stems as necessary.
20. Philodendron Monkey Mask
A close relative of the Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa). is easy to care for so long as it has moist, warm conditions. The plant has a vining habit and often grows entwined in and around itself, with new leaves and vines sometimes growing through the holes in existing leaves. This can lead to leaves tearing which gives the plant a shabby chic rather than pristine appeal.
Water: Water when the soil has started to dry out.
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but will tolerate moderate shade. Avoid direct sunlight.
Care: Wipe the leaves occasionally to remove accumulated dust. Leaves do tear and bruise easily, giving the plant a rugged, worn appearance rather than a pristine look. Remove any damaged leaves as necessary.
21. Delta Maidenhair Fern
With its arching, wiry, black stems and delicate, pale green, triangular fronds, Delta Maidenhair Fern is everything you would want from an elegant fern. Often grown in terrariums where humidity levels are high. This is a charming and graceful fern that also works well in bathrooms and kitchens.
Water: Keep the soil moist at all times and don’t allow the roots to dry out.
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light such as that filtered through a curtain can cope in shade but may lose some of its vibrancy. Dislikes direct sunlight.
Care: Remove any damaged fronds immediately. If your plant has dried out, cut back to about 1cm and leave in a warm, humid environment to regenerate new growth.
You can find more information about the origin, temperature, humidity, and more at Hortology.com they sell indoor and outdoor plants and have really good and specific information about every plant, they even recommend what kind of fertilizer you should use on your plant. So go ahead and check their page.