The 10 Best Plants For A Romantic Space
A romantic style of interior design and decor can be tricky to do well. After all, you are looking to create a dreamy, comfortable and evocative space, not a room filled with doilies and dried roses. And the romantic aesthetic has never been more popular: from Regency (Hello, Bridgerton!) to bohemian looks, to the sleek and glossy romance of the early aughts, there are many interior style paths that can lead to a stunning, romantic impression. But they all have one thing in common: a vivid, fresh dimension of living greenery. Gorgeous statement plants are timeless, and they may just be the one decor item that is truly non-negotiable. Luckily, nature provides. So read on, and get to know the ten absolute best plants to enhance your romantic space!
Ficus Audrey Tree
What do you think of when you think of Audrey? Us too! Epitomizing grace, effortless style and romance, the Ficus Audrey Tree is a superstar in the world of indoor greenery. With a slim, gracious trunk and a gentle canopy of vibrantly hued, spade-shaped foliage, the Ficus Audrey is a serene and stately floor plant. Not to be overshadowed, the Ficus Audrey Tree will thrive in a prized spot in your home that receives bright, indirect sunlight. Native to India and Pakistan, the Ficus Audrey is also known as the Banyan Tree, and has natural air-purifying properties. If you’re looking for a tree that will attain great heights, the Ficus Audrey is a wonderful choice: they can grow quickly when well-cared for, and have been known to grow as tall as 100 feet in the wild!
Pink Rubber Plant
Add a touch of enchanting pink tones with the gently variegated Pink Rubber Plant. Ideal as a centerpiece, or to accent a coffee table or vanity, the Pink Rubber Plant boasts foliage in hues of strawberry and mint. This ornamental ficus is a seamless way to add spellbinding tie-dye coloration to a space, and as with the Rubber Tree, its pink tones will brighten and deepen with steady natural light.
Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
If you’re the sort that never settles, especially when it comes to feathering your nest, the Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree should be at the top of your list. Talk about the best of the best: Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees are the most envy-inducing statement tree on the market. From the crisp pages of Architectural Digest to the homes of your most discerning friends, it’s likely that you have seen a Fiddle in situ before. But nothing compares to buying your own Fiddle and watching it flourish. Elegant, violin shaped foliage and a sky-high, slender trunk make this plant the pinnacle of modern romance. Be prepared to lavish your Fiddle with love in the form of ample bright, indirect light. But when it comes to water: play a little hard to get. If you baby your Fiddle with too-frequent waterings, it may scorn you and drop leaves. But treat it with a light touch, and it will dazzle you with gorgeous foliage and health.
King Of Hearts Anthurium
Sometimes you can’t go wrong with a classic. That adage is especially true when you need a pop of crimson color (who doesn't?) to brighten the palette of your space. Look no further than the King of Hearts Anthurium: nature’s answer to the heart-shaped box. With ruby-toned, spade-shaped blossoms, this flowering plant is energetic and playful, but elegant enough to be placed in any room. A successful romantic aesthetic is like viewing your world through rose-colored glasses: it makes the everyday more enchanting, and brings an element of pleasure to well-trod spaces. And with the resilient King of Hearts Anthurium, your pleasure garden can blossom year-round. That’s right! This plant can blossom all year long.
Zanzibar Gem
The definition of lush: the Zanzibar Gem is a luxurious, tropical jewel of a statement plant and is perfect for floor placement. With slender wands of luscious foliage, Zanzibar Gems add an element of graceful height to spaces with varied light. They grow best in spots that receive a good amount of indirect sunlight, but are highly adaptable, so they’re also a safe option for environments that are a bit dark (and mysterious!).
Sunshine Calandiva
Playful texture and an abundant cloud of golden yellow blossoms make the Sunshine Calandiva a welcome beam of light for any space. Their note of touchable, soft blooms is perfect for illuminating areas that are otherwise spare- or you can add them to an eclectic palette for an additional burst of color and lacey allure. Calandivas are a succulent variety that will produce ample flowers year-round with appropriate light and care.
Dracaena Compacta
For another dose of gorgeous texture, a Dracaena Compacta is ideal. Their laddered structure means that you get a ton of bang for your buck: multiple slender, tactile trunks topped with vibrant pom-poms of dense, emerald foliage. Dracaena Compactas are perfect for corner placement: a rare feature that should never be overlooked. And because they do thrive in medium light, there’s no need for special care. They were made to dazzle and require little attention, requiring water only when their topsoil is dry to the touch.
Queen Of Spades Anthurium
Again, we come back to the old adage: say it with flowers! Another effortless flowering variety, the Queen Of Spades Anthurium is the natural consort of the King of Hearts. Gorgeous, heart-shaped leaves and snowy white blossoms crown this easy-care ornamental plant, which is perfectly content to bloom year-round when well cared for. Place it in a spot that receives ample light, and count how many blossoms your Queen provides!
Rubber Tree
Intrigue and sultry coloration unite in the gorgeous Rubber Tree. With film-noir appeal and super-glossy, large leaves, the Rubber Tree is a little bit mysterious, and entirely charming. Its foliage features a palette of deep emerald and vibrant scarlet tones that are instantly evocative and, of course, romantic. Place a Rubber Tree in a spot that receives plenty of indirect sun, and its red hues will shine bright: Rubber Trees produce that crimson hue in accordance with the amount of light their leaves receive.
Dracaena Lisa
There’s nothing more romantic than perching beneath a towering curtain of foliage. For an unforgettable statement, the Dracaena Lisa is a perfect choice. Naturally slender and tall, they’re also exceptionally easy to care for. Healthy plants are paramount for successful interior design, and a Dracaena Lisa is ideal in this regard. They are truly low-maintenance, adjustable and require water only when their topsoil is dry to the touch. All reasons that Dracaena Lisas get our vote of confidence, not to mention the fact that they’re beautifully textured and deeply colorful
Now that you’ve selected your plants, learn all you need to know about these gorgeous, romantic varieties of greenery! Information on how to care for the plants listed above, as well as guidance for troubleshooting common plant care issues, is all available at La Residence.
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