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best indoor foliage plants

Searching for the best indoor foliage plants to enhance your home or office? Lush, leafy houseplants not only add instant style and ambience to any indoor space—they also help to purify the air and boost wellbeing. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just starting your indoor garden, choosing the right foliage plants ensures lasting health and low maintenance. Let’s explore the top choices for vibrant, easy-care indoor greenery that thrive in New Zealand homes.

Dracaena Anita plant in a pot.

Dracaena 'Anita'

Dracaena ‘Anita’ is an elegant indoor plant with fine, arching, deep green leaves that create a soft, fountain-like effect. Its slim canes and lush foliage make it a stylish choice for adding greenery to modern interiors without overpowering the space. Thriving in bright, indirect light, it’s easy to maintain and drought-tolerant once established. This variety also helps purify indoor air, making it both a decorative and practical addition to New Zealand homes and offices.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 50 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, 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 leaves and grows compactly to about 50 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Stromanthe Triostar makes for a wonderful office and house plant and is great for bringing colour and joy to a space.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
A stunning Dracaena marginata 'Sunray' with fine, green and yellow foliage growing in a pot.
Dracaena marginata 'Sunray'

Dracaena marginata ‘Sunray’ is a striking indoor plant with slender, arching green leaves edged in bright Sunray-yellow. Its tall, elegant canes and...

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Syngonium White Butterfly plants with elegant green foliage.
Syngonium 'White Butterfly'

Syngonium 'White Butterfly' is a beautiful indoor plant admired for its creamy white leaves edged with soft green. It is a vigorous grower and brings...

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Dracaena 'Warneckii' plant.
Dracaena 'Warneckii'

Dracaena ‘Warneckii’ is a bold and attractive indoor plant featuring long, arching green leaves striped with clean white or cream. Its upright canes...

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Dieffenbachia 'Camille'

Dieffenbachia 'Camille' is a popular indoor plant known for its large, creamy white leaves edged with green. It brings a fresh, tropical look to New...

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A Philodendron 'Birkin' with lovely variegated foliage growing as an indoor plant.
Philodendron 'Birkin'

Philodendron 'Birkin' is a striking indoor plant characterised by its deep green leaves, adorned with creamy white pinstripes. It grows upright in a...

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Phlebodium aureum Blue Star (Blue Star Fern)

The Blue Star Fern features wavy leaves that are a blue-green colour. This popular indoor plant grows as a clump to about 30 cm tall and the same...

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Callisia repens

Callisia repens goes by several common names such as the Bubbles Plant, Turtle Vine, and Pin Panther Plant. The Turtle Vine is a very popular indoor...

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Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii' growing in a pot.
Sansevieria 'Laurentii' (Mother In Laws Tongue)

The Sansevieria Laurentii plant, commonly known as the Mother in Law Tongue, is a very popular indoor plant. It features upright and fleshy leaves...

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Sansevieria Hahnii (Bird's Nest Snake Plant)

Sansevieria Hahnii, commonly known as the Dwarf Snake Plant or Serpent Plant, is a very popular indoor plant. It features upright and fleshy leaves...

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A large Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant) in a garden with lush, green leaves.
Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)

Monstera deliciosa, also known as the Swiss Cheese or Fruit Salad Plant, is a popular indoor tropical plant loved for its striking, holey leaves and...

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Chlorophytum comosum variegatum plants growing in pots on a shelf.
Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant)

Chlorophytum comosum Variegatum, commonly known as the Spider Plant, is a tender, herbaceous perennial grown for its lush and variegated foliage. It...

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Chlorophytum Curly (Curly Spider Plant)

Chlorophytum Curly, commonly known as the Curly Spider Plant or Airplane plant, is a tender, herbaceous perennial grown for its lush, variegated, and...

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Portulaca Pazzaz Sunset (Moss Rose Plant)

Portulaca Pazazz Sunset, commonly known as the Moss Rose plant, is a low-growing perennial with fabulous flowers. Bright orange and yellow flowers...

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Strelitzia nicolai (White Bird Of Paradise Plant)

Strelitzia nicolai (Giant White Bird Of Paradise) is a bold, architectural plant known for its large banana like leaves and striking white and blue...

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A Spearmint plant with lush, green leaves.
Mint Plant

Mint Plant (Spearmint) is a popular herb grown for its fresh fragrant leaves and versatile use in cooking drinks and home remedies. Well suited to...

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Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant) bright red foliage.
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...

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Helichrysum petiolare (Licorice Plant)

Helichrysum petiolare (Licorice Plant) is a popular evergreen plant valued for its soft silver foliage and trailing growth habit. The attractive...

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Carex 'Everlime' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Carex 'Everlime' (Lime Grass Plant)

Carex ‘Everlime’ (Japanese Sedge) is a popular evergreen sedge valued for its graceful arching green foliage edged with bright lime cream margins...

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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...

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White flowers on a Cistus 'Snowmound' plant with green foliage.
Cistus 'Snowmound' (White Rock Rose Plant)

Cistus ‘Snowmound’ is a compact evergreen shrub that produces a breathtaking display of pure white flowers with golden-yellow centres from late...

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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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Orange 'Best Seedless' orange fruit with orange flesh.
Orange 'Best Seedless'

The ‘Best Seedless’ Orange is a superb variety prized for its deliciously sweet, seedless fruit and easy-to-peel skin. Perfect for New Zealand...

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Lagerstroemia 'Best Red' red flowers amidst dark purple foliage.
Lagerstroemia 'Best Red'

Lagerstroemia ‘Best Red’ is a standout crepe myrtle prized for its intense red summer flowers and strong upright tree form. Flowering through the...

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Indoor Plant Fertiliser 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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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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Fertiliser for acid loving plants (Acid Fertiliser)

Using fertiliser for acid loving plants is important for plants such as Camellias, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Daphne’s, Gardenia’s, and Hydrangea’s who...

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Shadecloth - 70% Shade (Shade Cloth For Plants)

This shade cloth for plants, which is also used as plant windbreaks, reduces light levels and windspeeds by 70%. Therefore, 30% of the wind or light...

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PB8 Planter Bags (Potting Bags For Plants)

These PB8 planter bags are 125 microns thick and hold 4.5 litres of potting mix. They are durable and won’t rip which makes them great for handling...

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Native Plant Fertiliser (Native Fertiliser)

Selecting the correct native plant fertiliser is essential as they often tend to be slow growing and so require a tailored nutrient plan to meet...

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PB18 Planter Bags (Grow Plant Bags)

These PB18 planter bags are 125 microns thick and each bag holds 10 litres of potting mix. They are durable and won’t rip which makes them great for...

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Dracaena 'Anita'

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Why Choose Indoor Foliage Plants?

Indoor foliage plants are the cornerstone of any thriving indoor oasis. They adapt well to lower light, tolerate humidity fluctuations, and many require minimal care. Their unique textures and colours make it easy to cultivate a plant-filled sanctuary in any room, from bright living areas to cozy corners.

Top Picks: Best Indoor Foliage Plants

When deciding on the best indoor foliage plants, consider your light, room temperature, and maintenance preferences. Here are some of our customer favourites and staff suggestions:

Dracaena 'Anita'

With slender, arching leaves and a graceful stature, Dracaena 'Anita' is an excellent choice for beginners. It’s highly tolerant of low light and can handle the occasional missed watering, making it a resilient and striking addition to any home or office.

Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

If you love bold colours, Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant) is a show-stopper. Its striking pink, white, and green leaves create a living work of art. Place Stromanthe in bright, indirect light for the most vivid foliage and keep its soil consistently moist to help it thrive indoors.

Dracaena 'Green Stripe'

Looking for an easy-going houseplant? Dracaena 'Green Stripe' fits the bill with its elegant striped leaves and upright growth. Perfect for modern interiors, it grows well in medium to bright, indirect light and can help filter indoor air pollutants.

Dieffenbachia Camille

Dieffenbachia Camille stands out for its broad, lush leaves edged in creamy white. It’s an adaptable indoor foliage plant that thrives in shaded spots and brings lushness to bedrooms, lounges, or offices. Water when the top layer of soil dries out and enjoy its striking variegation.

Syngonium 'White Butterfly'

Delicate arrow-shaped leaves give Syngonium 'White Butterfly' its unique look. This compact indoor plant copes well with a variety of light conditions and is perfect for shelves, desks, or hanging planters. Its subtle colour contrast adds brightness to any space.

Tips for Thriving Foliage Indoors

To help your plants stay healthy and vibrant: - Position plants in bright, indirect light where possible - Water consistently but avoid letting the soil become soggy - Rotate plants for even growth - Wipe leaves occasionally to remove dust and allow for better photosynthesis

The best indoor foliage plants are easy to care for and bring lasting beauty to your living spaces. Explore our range to find the perfect greenery for your home or office.


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