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Looking for plants for your living room? Choosing the right one sounds simple, but with hundreds of houseplants to choose from, decision stress can quickly creep in. Do you go for a crowd favourite or a more unusual statement plant? What size are you looking for? And which plant actually suits the amount of light in your living room? We’re here to help. In this article, you’ll discover which plants work best for your interior.
Choosing plants for your living room: what should you consider?
Before bringing a new houseplant home, it’s worth taking a moment to think about a few key factors:
- Light levels: does the plant get plenty of light (for example from a south-facing window) or will it live in a shady corner?
- Care: do you sometimes forget to water your plants, or are you a seasoned plant lover?
- Size: do you have room for an XL plant, or are you looking for something for a shelf or table?
- Leaves or flowers: do you want pure greenery, or a plant that also flowers?
- Indoor climate: is your living room fairly stable in temperature, or do you deal with draughts and temperature changes?
- Safety: do you have pets or young children? If so, check whether a plant is toxic.
Houseplants for lots of light or low light?
Every living room is different. Do you have a bright, sunny space with south-facing windows? Then sun lovers like cacti, succulents, Strelitzia or a Ficus will feel right at home. Take a look at these 10 houseplants that need plenty of light.
Is your living room a little darker? Or do you have a shady corner you’d like to green up? No problem at all. Plants such as Snake Plant, ZZ plant and Dracaena are perfectly suited to lower light conditions. Discover these 10 plants that need very little light.
Easy houseplant or a real challenge?
Not everyone has green fingers, and that’s perfectly fine. There are plenty of houseplants that can handle a bit of neglect. Think of these 10 easy and resilient houseplants, including Snake Plant, Spider Plant and Monstera. Ideal for busy plant lovers, or anyone just starting their green journey.
Ready for more of a challenge? Then opt for one of these 5 houseplants for plant connoisseurs, such as Calathea, Croton or Banana Plant.
Snake Plant (left), Calathea (right)
Large or small houseplant?
The size of your plant has a big impact on the look and feel of your interior. Do you have space for a large green statement piece in your living room? Go for it. An XL plant also works beautifully as a natural room divider. Popular choices include large houseplants like Strelitzia or Ficus Lyrata. Here you’ll find plant tips for large houseplants in both bright and low-light spaces.
Ficus Lyrata (left), Strelitzia reginae (right)
Green houseplant or flowering houseplant?
Houseplants come in all shapes and sizes, and in a wide range of colours too. Looking for a calm, green base? Then green, non-flowering plants are a perfect match for your living room. Think of plants such as Zamioculcas, ferns and Ficus. Could your living room use a little extra colour? Then flowering houseplants like Orchid, Kalanchoe, Bromeliad and African Violet are a great choice.
There are also plants with colourful bracts, such as Anthurium and Peace Lily. These plants don’t just add colour. They also bring a stylish, elegant look to your interior.
Houseplants with wow factor
Want to green up your living room and add a touch of living art at the same time? Then go for spectacular houseplants. From colourful leaves like Caladium, to polka-dotted leaves on Polka Dot Begonia, to plants with moving leaves like Maranta. These 10 houseplants truly have the wow factor.
Looking for something atmospheric, but a little more understated? Add one of these 10 houseplants to your wishlist. These crowd favourites, including Philodendron and Monstera, are always a safe choice.
Caladium (left), Philodendron Xanadu (right)
Toxic and non-toxic houseplants
Plants are beautiful, but if you have pets or young children, safety becomes even more important. Some plants contain substances that can cause irritation or illness if ingested or touched. Do you have a cat, dog or curious toddler at home and want a plant that’s safe to live with? No worries. With this information and these tips, you’ll know exactly what to look out for!
More green inspirtation
Given your living room a green boost? Then it’s time to turn your attention to the rest of your home. These 7 plants are perfect for the bedroom, while these 10 favourites will bring greenery into your bathroom. Ready to tackle your outdoor space too? Check out these handy tips and turn grey into green.
