Why Decorate with Exotic Angel® Plants
Houseplants, including the Exotic Angel® collection are perfect home décor because they look good with everything. It’s
amazing how easily indoor plants accent every decorating style, from super clean and contemporary to the comfy and
casual country look. And you can use them in every room of your home, making plants a great way to make your home décor
more cohesive.
Shown here: English ivy (Hedera helix ‘Big
Shot’)
Houseplants as a Focal Point
Because indoor plants are so good at removing odors and other VOCs from the air, they’re ideal for keeping your kitchen
looking -- and smelling -- clean and fresh. Use varieties that love lots of light in your windowsills; low-light types
are fabulous for counters and tabletops. Bonus: Most houseplants like the extra humidity commonly found in
kitchens.
Shown here: Strawberry begonia (Saxifraga stolonifera)
Houseplants as a Focal Point
Houseplants are ideal accents in our décor, but you can also transform them into show-stopping centerpieces. An easy way
to do that is to grow them in a decorative terrarium or cloche to draw more attention to the plants. (Bonus: Vessels
like this are also a great strategy for keeping plants healthy!) You can use practically anything that fits your look
and lets light in (but isn’t air-tight; plants need to breathe).
Shown here: Snow White waffle plant (Hemigraphis ‘Snow White’)
Houseplants in the Bathroom
Bathrooms are another area we don’t typically think of putting houseplants. But they’re often the best environment for
an air-purifying Exotic Angel® plant or two. Ferns, in particular,
thrive in the high humidity often found in this room. It’s easy to make a fun display by placing small varieties, such
as silver lace fern, on a shelf so they’re up, out of the way.
Shown here: Silver lace fern (Pteris ensiformis ‘Evergemiensis’)
Create a Collection
Houseplants are beautiful on their own, but I think the Exotic Angel® collection looks best when you mix-and-match
different varieties together. They appear more natural -- after all, you rarely see a plant all by itself in nature.
And, a cute little grouping gives you the opportunity to combine colors and textures for an extra special
touch.
Shown here: Rex begonias (Begonia rex) and
lemon button fern (Nephrolepis ‘Lemon Button’)
Houseplants in the Bedroom
Scientific research proves plants help us relax physically (for example, being around plants has been shown to lower our
blood pressure) and mentally. So they’re perfect picks for the bedroom. Add an easy-care houseplant or two on your
bedside table or dresser to take in the good vibes. One way to make your plants feel right at home is to use a great
container that accents their color or texture.
Shown here: Rex begonia (Begonia rex ‘Flamenco’)
Decorate Your Dining Room
Whether you eat at your dining room table every night or just special occasions, it’s the perfect place to host a
collection of Exotic Angel® houseplants. If your dining room table doesn’t get a lot of light, look for plants that
don’t need the sun to thrive. A few of our favorites include nerve plant, snake plant, and ZZ plant.
Here’s a hint: Make dinner parties more
magical by giving the plants as parting gifts.
Shown here: Nerve plant (Fittonia ‘Ruby Red’) and variegated creeping ficus (Ficus pumila ‘Sunny)
Hang Them Up
I often hear from folks who want houseplants but are afraid their children or pets will get into them. One easy,
space-saving solution is to elevate them out of reach. Get a simple bracket and screw it into the wall next to or just
above a window so your houseplants can hang out. Putting houseplants in front of a window like this takes just minutes
and can also help add a little privacy to your home.
Shown here: Rainbow moss (Selaginella uncinata)
Tie in Fun Containers
Another way to incorporate houseplants in your décor theme is to choose fun containers. Just about anything that holds
soil will do. Vessels that allow excess water to drain make houseplant care easier, though. Here, for example, we housed
a kangaroo fern in a large shell to go with the nautical look in the rest of the room.
Shown here: Kangaroo fern (Microsorum diversifolium)
Update Your Mantle
A mantle can be the ideal place to showcase a collection of Exotic Angel® plants (as long as it doesn’t get too hot or
cold). It keeps your favorite plants up and out of reach, and makes them look like living pieces of art. Ensure your
spaces stay chic by changing the houseplants you display with the seasons.
Get more ideas for mantlescaping with
houseplants!
Shown here: A collection of English
ivy (Hedera helix) varieties