Bringing large indoor plants into your home puts your plant parent status on a whole new level.
Big, bold houseplants with oversized leaves are also the perfect way to embracebiophilic designandnature-based decor.
All thatbeautiful, leafy growthcan’t help but add life and lushness to a room.
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Native to South Africa, it thrives in warmer temperatures between 60-80F.
Place bird of paradise away from heating and cooling vents to keep it from drying out.
During winter, allow the top two inches of soil to dry out before giving it another drink.
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Monstera
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Monstera deliciosais coveted for its huge, interestingly shaped leaves.
This Insta-famous tropical plant is native to Southern Mexico and Central America.
It does best in environments that are 65-90F.
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It does best in humid conditions, so awell-lit bathroom is a great spot for this plant to live.
This plant is best kept away from furry family members.
Size:Its leaves can grow up to 18 inches long.
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Peace Lily
Peace lilyis a tropical blooming plant native to South America.
It features broad, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers.
Some varieties have variegated leaves.Peace lilywill bloom more if it receives more light.
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It’s best to keep this plant away from pets.
As a tropical native,banana plantsalso love high humidity.
Look for dwarf types for growing indoors.
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While it will add natural beauty to any space, banana plants will not produce fruit when kept indoors.
This plant is safe for those with pets at home.
Rotate the plant weekly to ensure all sides receive even exposure to light.
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Majesty palm is native to Madagascar and prefers warm, humid conditions.
It’s safe for pets.
As a tropical native, it prefers warm and humid conditions.
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Cutleaf Philodendron.American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Elephant Ears.American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Peace Lily.American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
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Dieffenbachia.American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Fiddle-Leaf.American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
