Adding indoor plants to your home not only beautifies your living space, but it also has numerous benefits like purifying the air and reducing stress. There is something special about big leaf indoor plants that makes them stand out from the rest, and they can definitely add a tropical touch to your home decor.
Top 10 Big Leaf Indoor Plants
In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to the top 10 big leaf indoor plants for your home, and we’ll give you some tips on how to care for them. Also for all of these if you don’t have the perfect window you can always use and LED grow light.
Fiddle Leaf Fig
The Fiddle Leaf Fig is a popular choice for homeowners due to its large violin-shaped leaves and eye-catching tall stem. It likes bright, indirect light and needs to be watered when the top inch of soil is dry. A well-draining potting mix, such as a mixture of peat moss, perlite, and sand, is ideal for this plant.
Bird of Paradise
The Bird of Paradise plant makes a statement with its large leaves and exotic orange and blue flowers. It needs bright, direct light for at least 6 hours a day, and its soil needs to be kept consistently moist but not waterlogged. Use a well-draining soil such as a blend of peat moss, perlite, and pine bark. For more in depth post on how to grow Bird of Paradise just click here.
Monstera Deliciosa
Known for its iconic split-leaf design, the Monstera Deliciosa can grow to be quite large with the right care. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Allow the soil to dry out partially before watering again, and avoid letting it sit in standing water. For more in depth post on how to grow Monstera just click here.
Swiss Cheese Plant
The Swiss Cheese Plant is similar to the Monstera Deliciosa but has larger holes in its leaves. It likes bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil is dry, and make sure to drain any excess water from the pot.
Elephant Ear Plant
The Elephant Ear Plant is a beautiful tropical plant with large flat leaves that can grow up to two feet long. They grow best in bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry to the touch but don’t overwater. For a more in depth blog post on how to grow and care for Elephant Ear Plant just click here.
Rubber Plant
The Rubber Plant has large, glossy leaves that come in varying shades of green and burgundy. It likes bright, indirect light and soil that is kept consistently moist but not wet. When repotting, use a well-draining soil mix like perlite, sand, and peat moss. For more in depth post on how to grow and care for Rubber plant just click here.
Philodendron Giganteum
The Philodendron Giganteum is an impressive plant that grows large, heart-shaped leaves up to 12 inches long. It needs bright, indirect light and soil that is kept consistently moist, but not wet. Use a mix of peat moss, perlite, and sand for optimal drainage. I have a more in-depth blog post on Philodendron Giganteum and you can read it by clicking here.
Philodendron Selloum
The Philodendron Selloum is a stunning houseplant with large, deeply lobed leaves. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water once the top inch of soil is dry, and make sure the pot has proper drainage.
Banana Plant
The Banana Plant can grow to be quite large and add a tropical feel to any room. It likes bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It prefers to be kept consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Alocasia
Alocasia plants have impressive leaves that grow in unusual, striking shapes. They like bright, indirect light and need to be watered when the top inch of soil has dried out. It is important to use well-draining soil to avoid root rot.
Happy Gardening!!
Adding big leaf indoor plants to your home can transform your living space into an oasis. The key to their care and growth is providing them with the right pot type, soil type, light, and water requirements. Make sure to research each plant’s needs and adjust accordingly. With the 10 big leaf indoor plants we have listed, you now have a variety to choose from to make your home a tropical paradise.
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