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bushy indoor house plants

Looking for bushy indoor house plants that will add lushness and life to your living spaces? Whether your style is modern and minimal or wild and woodland, incorporating full, leafy plants indoors transforms any room. Bushy indoor house plants are perfect for those who love rich greenery and want to create a thriving, natural look all year round. With options in every size, colour, and care level, it’s never been easier to fill your home with beautiful, robust foliage.

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
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Epipremnum Golden Queen

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Epipremnum ‘Golden Queen’ is an eye-catching indoor plant with bold golden-yellow variegation on lush green leaves. Its fast-growing, trailing habit and striking foliage make it ideal for brightening up shelves, hanging planters, or tabletop displays. The Plant Company supplies premium NZ-grown plants that are easy to care for and ready to thrive in your space.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
Hypoestes 'Splash Red' plant with colourful red folaige.
Hypoestes 'Splash Red'

Hypoestes 'Splash Red' is a vibrant foliage plant prized for its bright green leaves boldly splashed with deep red markings. This compact and...

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Hypoestes 'Splash White' plant in a pot with lush, white and dark green spotted foliage.
Hypoestes 'Splash White'

Hypoestes 'Splash White' is a fresh and decorative foliage plant valued for its green leaves splashed with crisp white markings. This compact variety...

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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...

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Hypoestes 'Splash Pink' plant in a pot and featuring elegant, pink leaves.
Hypoestes 'Splash Pink'

Hypoestes 'Splash Pink' is a vibrant foliage plant valued for its bright green leaves heavily splashed with pink markings. This compact and colourful...

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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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Tradescantia blossfeldiana plant with pink, white, and green variegated foliage.
Tradescantia blossfeldiana

Tradescantia blossfeldiana is an attractive trailing foliage plant valued for its soft green leaves with rich purple undersides and vigorous growth...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Potentilla Peaches and Cream (Bushy Cinquefoil)

Potentilla 'Peaches and Cream' is a delightful deciduous shrub renowned for its soft peach and cream coloured flowers that bloom over a long period...

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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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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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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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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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Kniphofia Dwarf Scarlet plant with red flowers.
Kniphofia 'Dwarf Scarlet' (Hot Poker Plant)

Kniphofia 'Dwarf Scarlet' is a compact perennial known for its vibrant red flower spikes that rise above neat grassy foliage. This eye catching plant...

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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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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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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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PB¾ Planter Bags (Planting Bags)

The PB ¾ Planter Bags are 80 microns thick and ags hold 0.5 litres of potting mix. They are durable and won’t rip which makes them great for...

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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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0.51 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost-effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

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2.5 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost-effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

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Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

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Why Choose Bushy Indoor House Plants?

Bushy indoor house plants offer more than just good looks. Their dense, leafy growth improves air quality, increases humidity, and produces a calming environment. These compact growers are especially effective in softening hard lines in contemporary interiors or hiding less-than-pretty corners. Because they often branch out from the base and fill out their pots, bushy houseplants are favourites for windowsills, side tables, and shelves.

Best Bushy Indoor House Plants for New Zealand Homes

Many plant lovers search for species that stay compact yet lush. Some outstanding options to consider include:

How to Care for Bushy Indoor House Plants

Keeping your bushy indoor house plants full and vibrant is easy with the right care. Most varieties love bright, indirect light but will tolerate lower light conditions. Regular watering is important, but let the top layer of soil dry out between waterings to avoid soggy roots. Mist your plants or group them together to maintain humidity, especially during dry winter months.

Feed monthly during the active growing season with a balanced indoor plant fertiliser to encourage dense, healthy growth. Prune stems and pinch new growth to maintain shape and boost bushiness.

Styling Tips for Bushy Indoors

Place bushy indoor house plants in clusters for a lush indoor jungle effect, or use them solo for a focal accent. On a windowsill or shelf, a cascade of Epipremnum Golden Queen creates dimension, while a potted Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant) brightens darker nooks with its variegated leaves. Pep up a sunny spot with the colourful leaves of Hypoestes 'Splash Red', Hypoestes 'Splash White', or Hypoestes 'Splash Pink'.

Explore our range of bushy indoor house plants to add instant greenery and texture to your space today.


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