Collection: Large houseplants

A large houseplant is a real eye-catcher that instantly adds ambiance, height, and personality to a room. The right choice depends on the amount of light in your home and how much time you want to dedicate to caring for it. At Plant To Day, you'll find a wide range of large houseplants, from low-maintenance starter plants to impressive tropical specimens.

Easy Large Houseplants for Beginners

These plants are ideal for those who want to enjoy greenery without spending a lot of time:

Sansevieria (Mother-in-law's Tongue): Strong, easy to maintain and suitable for light to moderate spots.

Zamioculcas (ZZ plant): Extremely strong, grows even in low light; water sparingly.

Dracaena (Dragon Blood Tree): Various varieties, air purifying and suitable for sun and partial shade.

Ficus Elastica (Rubber Plant): Glossy leaves, grows tall and tolerates dry air.

Schefflera (Finger Tree): Easy to care for, grows quickly and can tolerate dry air and moderate light.

Large houseplants for lots of light

These plants need plenty of indirect or direct sunlight to thrive:

Ficus Lyrata (Fiddle-Leaf Plant): Popular for its large, violin-shaped leaves.

Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise Plant): Tropical appearance with fan-shaped leaves, can flower in good light.

Areca or Golden Palm (Dypsis lutescens): Elegant, air-purifying palm for light spots without direct sunlight.

Musa Dwarf Cavendish (Banana Plant): Rapid growth and a striking tropical effect with sufficient light and water.

Large houseplants for less light

These varieties are better suited for places with little or partial shade:

Monstera (Swiss Cheese Plant): Iconic serrated leaves, strong and easy to maintain.

Pachira Aquatica (Money Tree): Semi-shade plant with a braided trunk and air-purifying properties.

Philodendron: Various species that thrive in low light and purify the air.

Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen): Available in various colours and patterns; suitable for moderate to low light and air purifying.