Plants don’t need to be large or expensive to make a statement. By choosing foliage that contrasts with your decor you can create an effective focal point. Positioning a plant with bright green foliage in a neutral space, for example, makes a plant stand out, such as the baby’s tears
(Soleirolia soleirolii) in this lounge setting, above. Keep the soil of this plant lightly moistened and in indirect light.
The Kentia palm (Howea forsteriana) is a popular choice for bringing a dramatic taste of the tropics indoors. Under the right conditions it will grow into a magnificent statement plant up to 3m tall. Try to avoid placing the palm in an area with too...
Choose a plant with textural foliage to make a statement. In this bedroom, the soft, fluffy fronds of an asparagus fern
(Asparagus aethiopicus) contrast with the roughsawn timber feature wall. This plant grows best in bright, indirect light and enjoys...
Dried sticks placed among the lush, green leaves of the tree philodendron (Philodendron
bipinnatifidum, also called P. selloum) create a lovely contrast. This easy-care plant is happy in low light with fortnightly watering. Keep leaves free of dust to...
Horticulturalist, Outside In
RYAN MCQUERRY