The bird of paradise is a tropical plant that earned its name thanks to its unique flower, which resembles a bird in flight. These houseplants have large leaves that grow in a self-heading habit—meaning the foliage sprouts in layers from a single central stalk. Plants with big leaves make great lush foliage addition to indoor environments. Tropical large-leafed house plants generally thrive indoors. For instance, tropical foliage species like philodendron, monstera, fiddle leaf fig, and dumb cane plants add tropics to any home. Meanwhile, colorful ones enhance your home's interior.
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Home & Garden Garden 18 Big Leaf Plants Native to North America Add show-stopping shape to your garden. By David M. Kuchta Published June 27, 2022 ANGHI / Getty Images One of the joys of a. Plant Care and Tips Small Space Gardening Rooftop/Terrace Gardening Best and Top of Gardening Large foliage makes a bold statement in the gardens. If you too want them in your yard, then here are the best Big Leaf Outdoor Plants! Growing extra-large leaves is an adaptation of some plant species to generate more surface area to absorb sunlight in low light conditions. Similarly, growing giant leaves is thirsty work making large-leaved plants perfect for rain gardens, bogs, and borders of water features. Foil With Foliage Water needs: Keep soil evenly moist and well-drained. Sun needs: Bright, indirect light. Also known as the Rubber Plant or the Indian Rubber Bush, the Rubber Tree is a beautiful indoor houseplant with large, attractive leaves. Its foliage is thick, waxy, and glossy. Each oblong leaf can grow up to 15 inches long.
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13 Big Leaf Houseplants That Make a Statement
Many plants have big leaves: Monstera, Fiddle Leaf Fig, Elephant's Ear, Giant Bird of Paradise, Philodendron, Caladium and Hosta, Rubber Plant, Ruffled Fan Palm, Dieffenbachia, and the Banana Plant. 12 Plants With Big Leaves Table of Contents Takeaways What are Plants with Big Leaves? 1. Swiss Cheese Plant 2. Anthurium 3. Fiddle Leaf Fig 4. Do you have large open areas in your garden that need some filling? Why don't you consider planting an outdoor plant, such as a large-leaf plant? There are various large-leaf plants that you should consider growing to add that special dynamic and bold statement to your garden. Philodendron Prince of Orange Philodendron plants are well-known for their large tropical heart-shaped, oval, or lance-shaped leaves. Many Philodendron species have trailing vines with large deeply-lobed leaves. Evergreen, Perennial Flowering plant. The Fiddle Leaf Fig is a stunning big leaf indoor plant that has grown in popularity. It features large deep green leaves with lots of veins, and a glossy sheen to it. The fiddle leaf plant can grow as tall as 10 feet when indoors ,with its leaves reaching 18 inches.
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13 Big Leaf Houseplants That Make a Statement
1. Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant. Monstera Deliciosa, commonly called the Swiss Cheese Plant, is a popular houseplant with broad heart-shaped leaves. It grows deep green foliages with a leathery or glossy texture and develops elliptical holes and marginal splits as they mature. Generally, plants with large leaves are adapted to humid rainforest climates. They can vary from cold rainforests to warm ones, but most indoor plants with large leaves are considered tropical. Without all the extra moisture, these plants wouldn't be able to sustain their enormous leaves- which also happen to be an adaptation for efficiently.
A South American prayer plant, a calathea orbifolia has large leaves with silver bands. This plant has an unbeatable elegance, but can be a little tricky to look after. It loves well-drained soil, medium to low light and high humidity. READ NEXT: 15 Best Indoor Hanging Plants for Low Light Conditions. 11. Ruffled Fan Palm 1. Rubber Fig ( Ficus elastica) The rubber fig requires relatively little care and its large, dark green leaves give the plant a stunning appearance. They tend to do well when exposed to bright, indirect sunlight and usually thrive with a twice-per-week watering schedule.
Huge green leaves of various tropical plants Photograph by Evgenii Dergachev Fine Art America
Read more: The basics of watering your indoor plants. Keep the Large Leaves Clean. Dust can collect on the large leaves. The leaf pores get clogged making it harder for your plant to take in light. Occasionally wipe down the leaves with a soft cloth, or bring your plant to the bathroom and treat it to a gentle room-temperature shower. 2. Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) Fiddle leaf fig is a tall indoor plant with big leaves. It's a favorite of interior designers due to its large, shiny foliage and 6-feet average indoor height. It thrives well in both all-day-long indirect sunlight or part sun positions. Check out our article to learn how to grow it.
