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5 Best Large Indoor Plants for your home

Indoor Plants to Make a Big Statement



Bringing large indoor plants into your home takes your plant parenting status to a whole new level. Big, bold houseplants with oversized leaves are the perfect way to embrace biophilic design and the nature-based decor trend that's everywhere right now. That beautiful, leafy growth can't help but add life and greenery to a room. Find the best big-leaf houseplant for your space with our list of options that offer great lush greenery.


1 Bird of Paradise



Also known as Strelitzia reginae, this large indoor plant has long, glossy, banana-like leaves. Native to South Africa, it thrives in warmer temperatures between 60-80°F. Keep the bird's paradise away from heating and cooling vents so it doesn't dry out. Avoid frequent repotting as this can delay flowering for up to two years. This lovely plant is mildly toxic to cats and dogs, so it's best to keep your furry friends away from it.

Size: 5 feet tall

Light: Bright, direct sunlight

Water: From spring to fall, keep the soil moist. In winter, allow the top two inches of soil to dry out before giving another watering.


2 Monstera


Monstera deliciosa is loved for its large, interestingly shaped leaves. This Insta-popular tropical plant is native to southern Mexico and Central America. It does best in an environment of 65-90°F. According to the ASPCA, Monstera can be irritating to pets that sample a leaf or two, so you may want to keep the plant out of reach.

 Size: Up to 30 feet tall.

Light: Bright, indirect light, but can tolerate low light.

Water: Although a monstera can tolerate semi-arid conditions, it should be watered well enough to keep the soil from drying out completely.


3 Elephant Ear



For plant parents who like to make a fuss over their green family, elephant ear (Alocasia spp.) requires moderate care. It does best in humid conditions, so a well-lit bathroom is a great place for this plant to live. Be sure to give its massive leaves a good dusting once in a while and check the underside for tiny webs that indicate spider mites. This plant is best kept away from furry family members.

Size: Its leaves grow up to 18 inches long.

Light: Bright indirect light.

Water: Wait for the top three inches of soil to dry out before adding water.


4 Peace Lily


The peace lily is a tropical flowering plant native to South America. It has broad, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. Some varieties have multiple leaves. The peace lily blooms more when it gets more light. It is best to keep this plant away from pets.

Size: Up to 4 feet tall.

Light: Bright, indirect light, but can tolerate low light conditions.

Water: Water once a week or when the top inch of soil is dry.


5 Croton



This beautiful large-leaf houseplant grows multi-colored leaves in shades of red, green, and yellow. Although it can grow successfully outdoors in warmer areas, it also grows well indoors as long as there is adequate light. Croton thrives in a warm, humid environment and should be brought indoors during the winter when outside temperatures drop below 50°F. This plant will drop its leaves if the temperature is too cold, or if it experiences drafts and low humidity. All parts of this plant are poisonous to pets, so it's best to keep them out of the reach of furry friends.


Size: Up to five feet.

Light: Bright, indirect light or curved shadow.

Water: Keep the soil consistently moist.

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