10 Huge Houseplants That Make a Statement

10 Huge Houseplants Huge Houseplants That Make a Statement That Make a Statement

Monstera prefers partial sun and well-draining soil—when it’s happy, it will treat you to leaves that are as wide as 18 inches. Monstera prefers partial sun and well-draining soil—when it’s happy, it will treat you to leaves that are as wide as 18 inches. 1. Monstera ( Monstera deliciosa ) 1. Monstera ( Monstera deliciosa )

Rubber trees are great for novice gardeners who want large statement plants that won’t break the bank. Rubber trees are great for novice gardeners who want large statement plants that won’t break the bank. 2. Rubber Tree ( Ficus elastica ) 2. Rubber Tree ( Ficus elastica )

The original darling of plant bloggers, the fiddle leaf fig remains a stunning option for those who want a large plant that makes a big statement. The original darling of plant bloggers, the fiddle leaf fig remains a stunning option for those who want a large plant that makes a big statement. 3. Fiddle Leaf Fig ( Ficus lyrata ) 3. Fiddle Leaf Fig ( Ficus lyrata )

Crotons can reach heights of 8 feet but will usually grow to about half that size when cultivated indoors. Crotons can reach heights of 8 feet but will usually grow to about half that size when cultivated indoors. 4. Croton ( Codiaeum variegatum ) 4. Croton ( Codiaeum variegatum )

The bird of paradise plant can grow up to 7 feet high and does best when planted in a tight pot. The bird of paradise plant can grow up to 7 feet high and does best when planted in a tight pot. 5. Bird of Paradise ( Strelitzia reginae ) 5. Bird of Paradise ( Strelitzia reginae )

Yucca plants come in several varieties, some reaching up to 30 feet tall when grown outdoors Yucca plants come in several varieties, some reaching up to 30 feet tall when grown outdoors 6. Yucca Plant ( Yucca elephantipes) 6. Yucca Plant ( Yucca elephantipes)

Put an indoor lemon tree in a bright south-facing window and keep the soil moist. Put an indoor lemon tree in a bright south-facing window and keep the soil moist. 7. Lemon Tree ( Citrus × meyeri ) 7. Lemon Tree ( Citrus × meyeri )

Peace lily prefers moist soil that’s allowed to dry between waterings, and it likes bright filtered light, but it can also do well in lower-light conditions. Peace lily prefers moist soil that’s allowed to dry between waterings, and it likes bright filtered light, but it can also do well in lower-light conditions. 8. Peace Lily ( Spathiphyllum wallisii ) 8. Peace Lily ( Spathiphyllum wallisii )

These giant beauties prefer indirect light and moist soil. You should also take care not to let the soil dry out between waterings. These giant beauties prefer indirect light and moist soil. You should also take care not to let the soil dry out between waterings. 9. Elephant Ear ( Colocasia esculenta ) 9. Elephant Ear ( Colocasia esculenta )

Dumb cane prefers occasionally dry soil and full sun, but it can also do well in partial shade. Dumb cane prefers occasionally dry soil and full sun, but it can also do well in partial shade. 10. Dumb Cane ( Dieffenbachia seguine ) 10. Dumb Cane ( Dieffenbachia seguine )

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