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Best Indoor Plants For Living Room

Tradescantia chrysophylla plant with trailling foliage.

Tradescantia chrysophylla

Tradescantia chrysophylla is a vibrant indoor plant known for its attractive golden-green leaves and trailing habit. Ideal for brightening any room in New Zealand homes or offices, this easy-care plant thrives in moderate light and adds a splash of colour to your indoor garden collection.

From $117.28

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Tolerances: Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
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Calathea Burle Marx

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Calathea Burle Marx, also known as Ctenanthe burle-marxii, is a captivating indoor plant admired for its elongated, oval leaves adorned with dark green, fishbone-like patterns on a lighter green background, complemented by rich purple undersides. This compact, clump-forming plant typically grows to about 30 cm in height and width, making it an excellent choice for adding a touch of tropical elegance to New Zealand homes. Thriving in bright, indirect light and high humidity, Calathea Burle Marx is perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms. Its non-toxic nature ensures it's safe for households with pets and children, while its air-purifying qualities contribute to a healthier indoor environment.

From $34.77

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Tolerances: Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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...

From$28.74
Ficus elastica 'Melany' plant in a pot.

Ficus elastica 'Melany'

Ficus Melany is a popular indoor plant owing to its rich and colourful foliage. The large and glossy leaves are glossy and dark green with a burgundy...

From$80.34
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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...

From$28.74
Cissus rhombifolia trailling over the sides of a planter with lush foliage.

Cissus rhombifolia (Grape Ivy)

Cissus rhombifolia, commonly known as the Grape Ivy plant, is an evergreen perennial grown for its colourful and trailing foliage. Hanging stems host...

From$27.54
Monstera Monkey Mask plant growing in a pot.

Monstera Monkey (Monstera Monkey Mask)

Monstera Monkey (aka Monkey Mask) is a very popular indoor plant due to its amazing foliage. It produces dark green, heart-shaped leaves with...

From$23.94
Fiddle-Leaf Fig with lush, green leaves.

Ficus lyrata (Fiddle-Leaf Fig)

Ficus lyrata, commonly known as the Fiddle-Leaf Fig, is a popular indoor plant. It features lush and broad, dark green leaves that are held off an...

From$92.34
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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...

From$33.54
Philodendron 'Atom' growing as an indoor plant and featuring lush, dark green foliage.

Philodendron 'Atom'

Philodendron 'Atom' is a compact, tropical plant known for its glossy, dark green leaves with deep lobes and softly ruffled edges. This dwarf variety...

From$32.34
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...

From$17.40
Syngonium White Butterfly plants with elegant green foliage.

Syngonium White Butterfly

Syngonium Butterfly White is a popular indoor plant owing to its colourful foliage and tolerance of lower light conditions. The foliage is a mix of...

From$33.54
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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...

From$266.60
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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...

From$266.60
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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...

From$23.94
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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...

From$12.50
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Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)

Sedum rubrotinctum, commonly known as Jelly Bean Plant or Pork and Beans Plant, is a compact, low-growing succulent reaching 15–20 cm tall and...

From$18.60
Ligularia reniformis with lush leaves growing in a container.

Ligularia reniformis (Tractor Seat Plant)

Ligularia reniformis, commonly known as the Tractor Seat Plant, is a striking foliage plant ideal for shaded New Zealand gardens. It features large...

From$19.95
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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...

From$72.12
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...

From$6.53
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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...

From$22.74
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Aechmea fasciata (Urn Plant)

Aechmea fasciata is a colourful Bromeliad that features thick and leathery leaves that are striped with silver and dark green. They are borne as a...

From$29.94
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Brunfelsia Tiny Dancer (Yesterday and Tomorrow Plant)

Brunfelsia Tiny Dancer, commonly known as the Yesterday and Today and Tomorrow plant, is a compact and colourful shrub renowned for its attractive...

From$28.74
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Alchemilla mollis (Alchemilla Plant)

Alchemilla mollis, commonly known as Lady’s Mantle, is an herbaceous perennial grown for both its foliage and flowers. Small, bright yellow flowers...

From$15.54
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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...

From$23.40
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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...

From$31.14
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Orange Best Seedless

The Best Seedless Orange is a standout citrus variety renowned for its juicy, sweet fruit and virtually no seeds. This makes it the perfect choice...

From$125.88
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Agave americana (Century Plant)

Agave americana is a striking architectural plant with large, blue-green leaves edged with sharp spines. Its bold rosette form makes it a standout...

From$22.74
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Lagerstroemia Best Red

“Best Red” is a small, deciduous tree, grown for its lovely flowers, foliage, and great form. It produces clusters of ruffled, bright red flowers...

From$26.34
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Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

Disphyma australe, commonly known as the NZ Native Ice Plant, is a fast-growing groundcover that is found naturally along coast lines. Plants carry...

From$22.74
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Phormium Purple Haze (Purple Flax Plant)

Phormium Purple Haze is a variety of Flax that produces long and broad, dark purple leaves. It grows with a tidy and compact habit to about 1.1 m...

From$18.60
Tradescantia chrysophylla

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