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Best Indoor Plants For Beginners

Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)

Monstera deliciosa, also known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, is a popular indoor tropical plant loved for its striking, holey leaves and easy-care nature. This lush foliage plant brings an instant jungle vibe to any home or office, thriving in bright, indirect light with minimal fuss. Whether you're a seasoned plant parent or just starting out, Monstera deliciosa is a statement piece that’s both beautiful and forgiving, making it one of the best indoor plants in New Zealand.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical, White

Philodendron scandens

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Philodendron scandens, commonly known as the Heartleaf Philodendron, is a very popular indoor plant owing to its beauty, ease to grow, and trailing growth habit. It features glossy green, heart-shaped leaves are held off trailing stems. It typically grows to about 15 cm tall and the stems can extend to 3 m in length. Philodendron scandens is great for adding colour to an office or indoor area with a sense of modernness and without being imposing. It can be planted outdoors in sub-tropical climates.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 15 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
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Philodendron Birkin

Philodendron Birkin is a very popular indoor plant owing to its beauty, ease to grow, and short stature. It features leaves that are variegated with...

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Stromanthe triostar plant.

Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

Stromanthe Triostar is a popular indoor plant owing to its lush and colourful foliage. It features elegant, dark green, pink, and cream-coloured...

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Ficus Starlight

Ficus Starlight is a popular indoor plant owing to its heavily variegated foliage. It has a short trunk that supports a dense canopy of cream and...

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Ficus benjamina (Weeping Fig Plant)

Ficus benjamina, commonly known as the weeping fig, is a timeless indoor plant admired for its arching branches and lush green leaves. It adds an...

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Ficus Black Knight growing in a pot with lush, dark foliage.

Ficus Black Knight (Ficus elastica Black Knight)

Ficus Black Knight is a dramatic, low-maintenance indoor plant prized for its deep, glossy leaves and vibrant red new growth. Ideal for adding...

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Hypocyrta tropicana (Gold-Fish Plant)

Commonly known as the Gold-Fish Plant, this is a popular indoor plant owing to its foliage, flowers, and great form. The dark green, glossy leaves...

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Stromanthe sanguinea

Stromanthe sanguinea is a popular indoor plant owing to its lush and colourful foliage. It features dark green leaves sometimes with a which have a...

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Sansevieria Moonshine (Snake Plant)

Sansevieria Moonshine is a variety of the commonly known, Snake Plant, and is a very popular indoor plant. It features upright and fleshy leaves that...

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Ctenanthe Grey Star (Never Never Plant)

Ctenanthe Grey Star is a colourful foliage plant often grown as a houseplant. It features rounded leaves that are variegated with silver and dark...

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Dichondra Silver Falls (Silver Falls Plant)

Dichondra Silver Falls, commonly known as Silver Ponyfoot, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its cascading foliage. This plant produces small and...

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Maranta Rabbit Tracks (Prayer Plant)

Maranta Rabbit Tracks features broad leaves that are a mix of dark green and black in a symmetrical pattern. It grows as a clump to about 20 cm tall...

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Radermachera sinica (Chinese Doll Plant)

The Radermachera sinica plant, commonly known as the Chinese Doll Plant, is an evergreen shrub grown for its impressive foliage. This subtropical...

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Ligularia reniformis with lush leaves growing in a container.

Ligularia reniformis (Tractor Seat Plant)

Ligularia reniformis, commonly known as the Tractor Seat Plant, is grown for its lush foliage and flowers. It grows to 75 cm tall and the same wide...

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Meryta sinclairii (Puka Plant)

Meryta sinclairii, commonly known as the Puka Tree or Puka Plant, is a NZ native shrub with a lush and tropical appearance. It bears large and...

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Chlorophytum 'Golden Glow' plant.

Chlorophytum Golden Glow (Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant)

Chlorophytum Golden Glow, commonly known as the Spider Plant, is a tender, herbaceous perennial grown for its lush and bright foliage. It features...

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Moss pole for plants.

Moss Pole For Plants (Moss Pole For Plants)

These moss poles for plants are made from Coir Fibre (i.e., the husks of coconuts). They are an eco-friendly option to help plants grow healthier and...

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Indoor Plant Fertiliser (Indoor Plant Fertiliser)

All potted plants require indoor plant fertiliser. This is particularly important as many nurseries only put enough fertiliser in the pots to last...

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Senecio peregrinus (Dolphins Plants)

Senecio peregrinus, commonly known as String of Dolphins, is a succulent grown for its interesting, dolphin shaped foliage. It produces masses of the...

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Clivia Red (Red Clivia Plants)

Clivia Red is an herbaceous perennial grown for its impressive blooms. Clusters of large and showy, bright red flowers are borne on slender stems...

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Pseudorhipsalis macranthus

This rare succulent is grown for its amazing foliage and flowers. Slender, green leaves hang from thick stems. The foliage is adorned with showy...

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Aspidistra lurida (Cast Iron Plant)

Aspidistra lurida, commonly known as the Cast Iron Plant, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its lush and colourful foliage. It grows as a clump...

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Indoor Plant Fertiliser Tablets (Fertilizer Tablets)

Indoor plants require feeding from the time you get them home as nurseries typically only put enough fertiliser in the pots to last 4-8 weeks after...

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Carex virgata (Pukio Plant)

Carex virgata, commonly known as Pukio or Swamp Sedge, is a fast growing, NZ native grass, often found in swampy areas. It features handsome, bright...

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Boysenberry Mapua (Boysenberry Plant)

Boysenberry Mapua is a popular variety of Boysenberry owing to its fabulous fruit and lack of thorns. It produces white flowers in spring which...

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Mentha Plant

The Mentha plant, commonly known as Mint or Spearmint, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its aromatic foliage. It produces upright stems that...

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Ajuga Chocolate Chip (Chocolate Chip Bugleweed Plant)

Ajuga Chocolate Chip, commonly known as Bugleweed, Common Bugle, or Carpet Bugle, is grown for its dwarf habit and chocolate coloured foliage. It...

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Carex Everest (Japanese Sedge Plant)

Carex Everest features grass like leaves that are variegated with dark green centres and silver-white edges. It typically grows to 35 cm tall and the...

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Berzelia lanuginosa (Button Bush Plant)

Berzelia lanuginosa, commonly known as the Button Bush, is a graceful, small shrub featuring narrow, light green, feathery leaves, tightly arranged...

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Blackberry Thornless Jewel (Thornless Blackberry Plants)

Blackberry Thornless Jewel is grown for its fruit and obvious lack of thorns. It produces juicy, black berries in summer. The flowers are white and...

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Orange Best Seedless

Best Seedless is a variety of Orange that yields extremely well in spring. The fruit have a smooth skin, and flesh that is both sweet and juicy. The...

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Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)

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