10 Best Indoor Plants for the Living Room

Plants add a touch of nature, pops of color, and sculptural accents to a room you spend a lot of time in: the living room. There are plants of different sizes, shapes and colors. From aesthetically pleasing plants to those that fit perfectly in a corner or on a small table, to hanging plants that look great in a window, these are the best indoor plants for your living room.

01 Dieffenbachia

Dieffenbachia has beautiful variegated leaves, silvery in the middle. This plant has sap that can ooze from the leaves and is toxic if swallowed, so keep it where it will not harm pets or children.

02 Snake Plant

This popular houseplant is easy to care for and comes in many different varieties. They come in a variety of colors, but most snake plants have green or striped leaves with yellow or cream-colored edges.

03 Bird of Paradise

Add color to your space with a flowering plant. Bird of paradise has beautiful orange flowers. However, most plants will not flower until they are six years old, so be sure to buy mature plants if that is your goal.

04 Kentia Palm

The Kentia palm was essentially the first houseplant and could be found in most Victorian living rooms in the late 1800s. It grows slowly, but care for it carefully and it will look great in the corner of your room.

05 Corn Plant

Planting trees is a great way to do this. The thick green leaves and sturdy stems are sure to look great in a corner of your home. It is moderately toxic to pets and people if swallowed.

06 Cast Iron Plant

This is one of those plants that is almost impossible to kill. It will survive if you remember to water it and have to put it in a dark corner – ideal for those without a green thumb.

07 Monstera Deliciosa

Monstera deliciosa, one of the most popular houseplants, looks beautiful and can grow very quickly with good care. If you don’t want it to take up your space, trim it back and propagate from cuttings. Monstera is toxic to pets if eaten.

08 Marble Queen Pothos

This is the perfect housewarming plant, so don’t be surprised if someone gives you one if you’ve just moved into your home. It is a popular plant in living rooms and is said to bring good luck.

09 Marble Queen Pothos

If you’re looking for a plant that’s nearly impossible to grow but looks great on a shelf or in mulch, look no further than the Marble Queen Pothos. It has beautiful variegated leaves and does not require much care. This plant is toxic to pets if eaten.

10 Fiddle-Leaf Fig

The large leaves of this gorgeous plant are sure to make a big statement in your living room. Keep it near a window and watch it grow. Don’t worry if a few leaves fall off when you first receive it, this is completely normal. This plant is toxic to dogs and cats if eaten.