20 Large-leafed Indoor Plants that Make a Bold Statement in any Space

Botanical name: Monstera deliciosa
Common names: Swiss Cheese Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Monster Fruit, Mexican Breadfruit, Windowleaf Plant
Origin: Southern Mexico
Height: 20 ft

Swiss Cheese Plant is a low-maintenance, air-cleaning Monstera variety whose large, deeply perforated leaves are a sight to behold in large spaces.

Monstera deliciosa is a perfect, bold statement plant for a large living room where it will create a great first impression. To produce an upright plant, provide a moss stick to support it and also push the aerial roots into the soil.

Monstera deliciosa prospers in bright to medium indirect light, warm and humid conditions and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained potting soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing period. Learn more on how to grow and care for Swiss Cheese Plant.

Botanical name: Ficus elastica
Common names: Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig, Rubber Tree, Rubber Bush, Indian Rubber Tree, Indian Rubber Bush
Origin: South Asia and Southeast Asia
Height: 6-10 ft

Rubber Plants are popular, easy-care, air-purifying Ficus varieties, featuring large, decorative leaves ideal for a bold statement.

There are many Rubber Plant varietiess to choose from like Ficus elastica 'Decora', Ficus elastica 'robusta' (Bronze Rubber Plant), Ficus elastica 'Black Prince', Ficus elastica 'Tineke', Ficus elastica 'Shivereana' among others.

Ficus elastica grows best in bright light with some direct sunlight, warm and humid conditions, and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season. Learn more on how to grow and care for Rubber Plants.

Botanical name: Anthurium brownii
Common name: Anthurium brownii
Origin: Costa Rica to Columbia
Height: 2-3 ft

Anthurium brownii is among favored Anthurium varieties and bears large, curly, ribbed, yellow-veined, heart-shaped leaves which will stand out in any space

Anthurium brownii and its relatives Anthurium crystallinum (Crystal Anthurium), Anthurium veitchii (King Anthurium), Anthurium warocqueanum (Queen Anthurium) and Anthurium metallicum are some of the best large-leafed plants for making a bold statement in any space.

Anthurium brownii flourishes in bright indirect light, average warmth and humidity, and consistently moist, fertile, well-drained soil coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season. Learn more on how to grow and care for Anthurium brownii.

Botanical name: Schefflera actinophylla
Common names: Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree, Australia Umbrella Tree, Queensland Umbrella, Amate
Origin: Queensland, Northern Australia, New Guinea and Java
Height: 6-8 ft

Umbrella Tree is one of the popular, easy-care tree-like plants with large leaves, ideal for a bold statement in the large spaces.

Schefflera actinophylla gets its common name, 'umbrella Tree', from its large finger-like glossy leaflets radiating like umbrella spokes. The common name, 'Octopus Tree', is because of its spectacular, red-colored, tentacle-like flowers.

Australia Umbrella Tree grows best in bright indirect light, average warmth and humidity, and moderately moist, rich, well-drained soil coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season. Learn more on how to grow and care for Umbrella Tree.

Botanical name: Ficus lyrata
Common name: Fiddle Leaf Fig
Origin: western Africa; Cameroon West to Sierra Leone
Height: 6-10 ft

Fiddle Leaf Fig is a good choice for a large-leafed, bold statement plant. The striking, large, violin-like leaves are spectacular in the large spaces.

The leaves are up to 1.5 feet long, leathery in texture, with prominent veins and a wavy margin. Fiddle Leaf Fig is one of the best indoor trees for the home or office space.

Ficus lyrata prefers bright light with some direct sunlight, warm and humid conditions, and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season. Learn how to grow and care for Fiddle Leaf Fig.

Botanical name: Philodendron sagittifolium
Common name: Philodendron sagittifolium
Origin: Brazil, Mexico, Peru
Height: 10 ft

Philodendron sagittifolium is one of the vigorously-growing, climbing Philodendron varieties, featuring large, arrow-shaped leaves which are pale-green on top and dark-green with light green spots on the undersides.

Philodendron sagittifolium and its relatives, Philodendron selloum (Lacy Tree Philodendron), Philodendron selloum 'Sun Red' and Philodendron 'Summer Glory' are large-leafed plants, perfect for making a dramatic sight in any space.

Philodendron sagittifolium thrives in bright indirect light, average warmth and humidity, and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soils coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season. Read more on how to grow and care for Philodendron sagittifolium.

Botanical name: Calathea orbifolia
Common names: Calathea orbifolia
Origin: Northeast and southeast regions of Brazil.
Height: 8 ft

Calathea orbifolia sometimes called Round-leaf Calathea is one of the well-liked Calathea varieties, bearing large, round leaves whose surfaces is light-green with lighter-green variegation along the rib and margins.

Based on its size and the magnificient, large leaves, Round-leaf Calathea is a perfect plant for creating a bold statement in a large space.

Calathea orbifolia requires medium indirect light, warm and humid conditions, and moderately moist, rich, free-draining potting mix coupled with regular feeding in the growing season.

Botanical name: Spathiphyllum wallisii
Common names: Peace Lily, White Sails, Spathe Flower
Origin: Central America, Southeastern Asia
Height: 3 ft

Peace Lily is one of the most popular indoor plants on account of its air-cleaning abiliies, its large, dark-green glossy leaves, and its white blooms which brighten any space.

The bloom on White Sails is a spathe which appears pale green as it begins to grow and turns white at it opens. It surrounds a spadix that is densely covered by tiny, white flowers.

Spathiphyllum wallisii thrives in bright indirect light, warm and humid conditions and moderately moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season. Learn more on how to grow and care for Peace Lily.

Botanical name: Alocasia odora X Alocasia reginula
Common names: Alocasia 'Regal Shield', Regal Shield Elephant Ear, Regal Shield Alocasia
Origin: Africa
Height: 5 ft

Alocasia 'Regal Shield' is among valued Alocasia varieties and bears large, heart-shaped, dark-green to almost black leaves with light-green venation on light-green stems.

Regal Shield Elephant Ear like Alocasia micholitziana (Green Velvet Alocasia) and Alocasia longiloba is a perfect bold statement plant for a narrow space.

Alocasia 'Regal Shield' blossoms in bright indirect light, average warmth and humidity, and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soils coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season. Read more on how to grow and care for Alocasia 'Regal Shield'.

Botanical name: Asplenium nidus
Common names: Bird's Nest Fern, Asplenium Fern
Origin: East africa, Asia
Height: 2 ft

Bird's Nest Fern is a large and bold plant, beautiful enough to be displayed as a focal point plant. The spear-like leaves can grow up to 3 feet long, they are fragile and need adequate room to develop.

Due to its affinity for high moisture, Asplenium Fern is one of the best plants for a closed terrarium. The magnificient green leaves are a sight to behold inside a terrarium.

Asplenium nidus prefers bright indirect light, average warmth and humidity, and consistently moist, rich, well drained soils coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season. Learn more on how to grow and care for Asplenium Fern.

Botanical name: Caladium hortulanum
Common names: Caladium, Elephant Ear, Angel Wings, Heart of Jesus Plant
Origin: South America, Central America
Height: 2 ft

Caladiums feature striking, large, arrow-shaped, paper thin, beautifully marked leaves which will add a dramatic sight in any space.

There are numerous spectacular Caladium varieties like Caladium Blushing Bride, Caladium Broken Heart, Caladium Burning Heart, Caladium candidum, Caladium Cranberry Star, Caladium Dawn to Dusk, Caladium Daydreamer among others.

Caladium hortulanum grows best in medium to bright indirect light, average warmth and humidity and moderately moist, well-drained soils coupled with regular feeding in the growing season. Read more on how to grow and care for Caladiums.

Botanical name: Dracaena fragrans
Common names: Corn Palm, Corn Plant, Striped Dracaena, Compact Dracaena
Origin: Sudan south, Mozambique, C么te d'Ivoire, Angola
Height: 6 ft

Dracaena Corn Plant is among easy-care Dracaena varieties, featuring large, glossy, yellow-striped leaves, perfect for a pronounced appearance in any space.

Corn Palm sheds the lower leaves as it grows, leaving a bare stem with a cluster of leaves at the top which makes it look like a palm and hence the common name.

Dracaena fragrans blossoms in bright indirect light, average warmth and humidity, and consistently moist, rich, well-drained soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season. Read more on how to grow and care for Corn Palm.

Botanical name: Aspidistra elatior
Common name: Cast Iron Plant
Origin: Taiwan and islands in southern Japan
Height: 1.5-2.5 ft

Aspidistra elatior is one of the highly-tolerant hard to kill plants as it easily adapts to less than perfect growing conditions.

Cast Iron Plant feature large, dramatic leaves, ideal for a bold statement in the large spaces. Some of the varieties include Okame whose green leaves have dramatic white streaks along the leaf length, Lennon's Song whose leaves have light green or yellow vertical stripes, and Ashahi whose leaf tips become white as the plant grows.

Aspidistra elatior performs best in bright indirect light, average warmth and humidity, and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained, succulents soil coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season. Learn more on how to grow and care for Cast Iron Plant.

Botanical name: Codiaeum variegatum
Common names: Croton Plant, Joseph's Coat
Origin: Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and Western Pacific Ocean islands
Height: 9 ft

Croton Plants are popular plants on account of their vivid foliage colors and varied leaf shapes. They bear large, thick, leathery, shiny, stiff leaves on an upright stem; the usual pattern is large and lobed foliage on which are distinctly colored veins.

Joseph's Coat are vibrant, bold statement, sun-loving plants ideal for home decor like on a sunny balcony for an outstanding sight.

Codiaeum variegatum requires bright light with some sunlight, average warmth and humidity and consistently moist, rich, well-drained soil coupled with regular feeding in the growing season. Read more on how to grow and care for Croton Plants.

Botanical name: Beaucarnea recurvata
Common names: Ponytail Palm, Elephant Foot
Origin: Tamaulipas, Veracruz and San Luis Potosi in eastern Mexico
Height: 6 ft

Ponytail Palm is very, hardy plant perfect for a beginner or the forgetful plant parent. It is topped by a plume of long, strap-like leaves, making it a phenomenal bold statement plant.

Beaucarnea recurvata has a large, swollen bulb that stores water which resembles an elephant's foot and hence the common name 'Elephant Foot'. This places this plant among the drought-tolerant plants with low water needs.

Beaucarnea recurvata prefers bright light with some direct sunlight, average warmthand humidity and moderately moist, rich, well-drained, succulents potting mix coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season. Learn more on how to grow and care for Ponytail Palm.

Botanical name: Dieffenbachia
Common name: Dumb Cane
Origin: Mexico, West Indies
Height: 5 ft

Dieffenbachias are popular tropical foliage plants due to their air-cleaning properties and their large, highly-decorative leaves which are remarkable in any space.

It is important to note that Dieffenbachias are toxic to both humans and pets if ingested. The common name, "Dumb Cane", is derived from the unpleasant effect of its poisonous sap on the mouth and throat. Keep them away from children and pets. Always wash hands thoroughly after handling them.

Dumb Canes prosper in bright indirect light, average warmth and humidity, and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soils coupled with fortnightly feeding in the growing season. Read more on how to grow and care for Dieffenbachia.

Botanical name: Strelitzia reginae
Common names: Bird of Paradise Plant, Crane Flower
Origin: South Africa
Height: 5-7 ft

Bird of Paradise Plants are spectacular flowering plants with vivid, bright-orange and blue flowers which are surrounded by striking, large leaves making them notable bold statement plants.

Crane Flower and its relatives, White Bird of Paradise Plant (Strelitzia nicolai) with large, paddle-shaped, grey-green leaves arranged in a fan-like shape, and Traveller's Palm (Ravenala madagascariensis) with paddle-shaped leaves on long petioles, arranged in a fan-shape in a single plane, are outstanding in a large space.

Strelitzia reginae floushes in bright light with some direct sunshine, average warmth and humidity, and consistently moist, rich, well-drained potting mix coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season. Learn more on how to grow and care for Bird of Paradise Plant.

Botanical name: Begonia maculata
Common names: Polka Dot Begonia, Trout Begonia, Spotted Begonia
Origin: Brazil
Height: 8 ft

Polka Dot Begonia also called Trout Begonia or Spotted Begonia is among remarkable Begonia varieties and bears large, glossy, olive-green leaves blotched with white dot-like spots, hence the common name.

Spotted Begonia may be less spectacular in bloom than other Begonia varieties but like Begonia coccinea (Angel Wing Begonia) and Begonia lucerna, it has the advantage of keeping its large, beautiful "Angel Wing" leaves through out the year.

Begonia maculata grows best in bright indirect light, average warmth and humidity and consistently moist, rich, well-drained soil coupled with weekly feeding during the growing season. Read more on how to grow and care for Polka Dot Begonia.

Botanical name: Fatsia japonica
Common names: Japanese Aralia, Paperplant, Glossy-leaf Paper Plant
Origin: southern Japan, southern Korea and Taiwan
Height: 4-6 ft

Japanese Aralia is an excellent, hardy, bold statement plant which bears large, deeply lobed and leathery textured leaves, placing it among large low-light plants for a big living room.

Paperplant is a good indoor air-cleaner which effectively removes formaldehyde gas from indoor air. One of its common variety is Spider's Web or Spider White which bears variegated leaves.

Fatsia japonica blossoms in medium to bright light, average warmth and humidity, and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained potting soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season. Learn how to grow and care for Japanese Aralia.

Botanical name: Dracaena deremensis
Common name: Dracaena deremensis
Origin: Tropical Africa and Asia
Height: 4-6 ft

Dracaena deremensis is a slow-growing plant which bears dark-green foliage with one or more longitudinal stripes in a different color and comes in several varieties like Janet Craig, Warneckii, Lemon Suprise, Janet Craig Compacta among others.

Dracaena deremensis is a magnificent, large statement plant which makes it one of the best plants for the front porch or entrance.

Dracaena deremensis flourish in bright indirect light average warmth and humidity, and consistently moist, rich, well-drained soil coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season. Read more on how to grow and care for Dracaena deremensis.

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