Statuesque indoor plants and trees are quickly becoming the latest home décor craze, and for good reason! A well-placed houseplant or indoor tree is a piece of organic architecture that can be as meaningful and impactful as a statue or piece of art. Gardening magazines and home décor blogs are full of gorgeous interiors brought to life by powerful fiddle leaf figs, birds of paradise, palms, and other striking indoor plants and trees displayed front and centre in the room’s décor. Luckily, with the right growing conditions and an assortment of plants and trees best suited to your home, you can easily achieve this gorgeous, magazine-worthy look in your very own living room, no matter your experience level. Here are some of our favourite plant décor tips to help you get started!
If you’re low on space or have a busy home full of pets and children running around, hanging plants are the way to go. We have Hoya australia, Philodendron Brazil, Philodendron Swiss Cheese, Pothos Marble Queen, Pothos Silvery Ann, Spider Plant, and Zebra Basket Vine–all great options that are easy for anyone to hang.
Some indoor plants like to grow vertically up a trellis or a coir pole, and are great ways to add dimension and depth to your space. Monstera and Philodendrons, in particular, are two classic climbers that will steal the show as stunning pieces of décor in any room you put them in. To elevate your gorgeous plant one step further, bring it home in a pot that perfectly matches your personality and complements your space.
If your space needs a decorative element with some height, you’ve got several excellent choices of large indoor trees and other plants to consider. One of the easiest ways to start is with a nice, low-maintenance indoor potted plant or small tree on a stand. These options are extremely forgiving for anyone with a busy lifestyle who can’t dedicate a ton of time to their living interiors. Snake plants, for instance, make an excellent choice due to their resilience and striking figure.
Larger trees and taller indoor plants add height to your living area with ease, but some of them can be a bit more of a challenge to care for. That being said, however, as long as you’re watching how much light and moisture they’re getting, you’ve got nothing to worry about! Architectural plants like fiddle leaf fig trees, birds of paradise, or palms do best when placed near a south or east-facing window. Citrus trees can also be grown indoors with enough light, and the flowers will make your home smell incredible! If your home doesn’t get a whole lot of natural light, come by the nursery, and we can suggest some great alternative trees and indoor plants perfect for your unique indoor layout!
China cabinets full of heirloom dishes are out. Instead, fill your shelves and cabinets with your gorgeous indoor plants! If you’re an attentive plant parent, this is a great way to display your collection and keep your plants organized for convenient care. Just make sure they have enough air! When we put our plants in humid, cramped environments, the threat of disease and insect activity goes way up, so make sure you give your plants enough space to breathe. Better yet, set up a small fan in your indoor plant cabinet to keep the air moving. If you want to be extra fancy, you can also install grow lights on the underside of each shelf to ensure all your plants are well-sunned!
With just a little bit of thought and care, indoor gardening can easily become a regular part of anyone’s lifestyle, habits, and overall living space. If you find the perfect indoor plant or tree for your home but end up changing it out every few months, it should be a style choice, not because your thumb’s not green yet! Remember that there are almost always alternatives if an indoor plant or tree isn’t right for your home, so don’t be afraid to stop by and ask us for advice!
To find the perfect houseplants and indoor trees for sale to elevate your home décor, come visit us at Royal City Nursery. Whether you’re a seasoned indoor gardening pro or just starting out, we’ll make sure you’re set up for success!
