Plants suitable for your light kitchen and living area
A list of medium to large houseplants that would thrive in a light and airy kitchen area:
Monstera Deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)
Features: Large, glossy leaves with unique holes.
Care: Thrives in bright, indirect light. Water when the top inch of soil is dry.
Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata)
Features: Large, violin-shaped leaves.
Care: Prefers bright, filtered light. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia)
Features: Large, banana-like leaves and striking flowers.
Care: Loves bright, indirect light. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry.
Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica)
Features: Large, glossy, oval-shaped leaves.
Care: Needs bright, indirect light. Water when the soil is dry to the touch.
Kentia Palm (Howea Forsteriana)
Features: Graceful, arching fronds.
Care: Thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light. Keep soil moist but not soggy.
ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas Zamiifolia)
Features: Waxy, oval-shaped leaves.
Care: Can tolerate low light but prefers bright, indirect light. Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
Features: Dark green leaves with white flowers.
Care: Prefers bright, indirect light. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Dracaena Marginata (Dragon Tree)
Features: Long, narrow, variegated leaves.
Care: Does well in bright, indirect light. Water when the top inch of soil is dry.
Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea Elegans)
Features: Feathery, arching fronds.
Care: Prefers bright, indirect light. Water when the top inch of soil is dry.
Pothos (Epipremnum Aureum)
Features: Heart-shaped leaves, can be variegated.
Care: Thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate low light. Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
Fiddle leaf Plant (Philodendron bipennifolium)
Features: Large, fiddle-shaped leaves.
Care: Prefers bright, indirect light. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Alocasia ‘Regal Shields’
Features: Large, dark green leaves with a velvety texture and purple undersides.
Care: Thrives in bright, indirect light. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged, and ensure good drainage.