Every interior decorator knows that live plants play a key role in turning an otherwise boring room into a personal retreat. Not only do plants add color, texture and scale to any setting, they also add a natural flair that bridges the indoor and outdoor environments. Large floor plants, for example, are a great way that one or two plants can make a big difference, even in space-challenged homes. What is a floor plant?
Floor plants generally fall into two major groups: indoor trees and bushy accent plants. Both are important additions to your home’s decor. Here are some top picks in each category.
Indoor trees
For add towers of foliage that lift the eye and make smaller rooms seem larger than they actually are. They also work great in awkward locations behind furniture or flanking doors or windows. Some of the best picks for indoor trees include:
Fiddle leaf fig
Ficus alii
Rubber tree
Weeping fig
Yucca cane
Schefflera
Corn plant (also called mass cane)
Madagascar dragon tree
Aralia
Norfolk Island pine
Money tree
Majesty Palm
Large accent plants
Many classic varieties of indoor plants can grow large enough to make a bold statement near an entry, alongside your sofa, or under a bank of windows, Some beautiful accent plants include larger specimens of:
Snake plant
Ponytail palm
Peace lily
Dieffenbachia
Dracaena
Monstera
ZZ plant
Chinese evergreen
Tip for success
Because large plants can be quite heavy, place them on a plant caddy with casters that will allow you to move your plant around more easily.
Written by Doug Jimerson
