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Looking to bring a touch of Aotearoa into your living spaces? NZ native indoor plants are a perfect way to enjoy the beauty and diversity of New Zealand’s natural flora in your own home. Many Kiwi gardeners are discovering the unique appeal of native ferns, shrubs, and foliage, which not only look stunning indoors but are also well adapted to New Zealand’s climate and care requirements.

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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 Zealand homes and offices while being easy to care for. This attractive plant is ideal for indoor pots, shaded patios, or sheltered outdoor areas.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 70 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Architectural, 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.

From $33.05

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
Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue) growing as a topiary hedge.
Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue)

Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue) is a vigorous, hardy NZ native climber or groundcover. It features wiry, twining stems and small, glossy green...

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Chlorophytum comosum variegatum plants growing in pots on a shelf.
Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum'

Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum' (Spider Plant) is a popular evergreen perennial valued for its arching green and white striped foliage and easy...

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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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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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Ficus benjamina 'variegata' foliage.
Ficus benjamina variegata

Ficus benjamina 'Variegata' is a popular indoor plant owing to its colourful foliage. It has a short trunk that supports a dense canopy of dark green...

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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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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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Begonia erythrophylla (Beefsteak Begonia) plant in a pot with lush, purple and green foliage.
Begonia erythrophylla

Begonia erythrophylla (Beefsteak Begonia) is a striking foliage plant valued for its glossy rounded green leaves with rich red undersides. This...

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Dracaena 'Amigo' plant with lush green foliage being grown as an indoor plant.
Dracaena 'Amigo'

Dracaena ‘Amigo’ is a stylish, low-maintenance indoor plant loved for its lush, tropical foliage and easy-care nature. Its glossy green leaves and...

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Rhaphidophora decursiva

Rhaphidophora decursiva (Dragon Tail Plant) is a striking tropical climber known for its large, deeply split leaves that become more dramatic as the...

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Ficus benjamina 'Starlight' variegated foliage.
Ficus benjamina 'Starlight'

Ficus benjamina ‘Starlight’ is a striking indoor plant admired for its glossy green leaves edged in creamy white. This variegated form of the popular...

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

Ficus ‘Black Knight’ is a striking indoor plant characterised by its large, glossy leaves, which range from deep green to nearly black tones. This...

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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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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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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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Peperomia clusiifolia

Peperomia clusiifolia, commonly known as the Jelly Plant, is a popular and easy to grow indoor plant. It produces short stems carrying thick and...

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Peperomia Jade

Peperomia Jade is a variety of the commonly known, Baby Rubberplant, and is a popular and easy to grow indoor plant. It produces short stems carrying...

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Fuchsia procumbens plant growing across the ground with green foliage and yellow-green flowers.
Fuchsia procumbens (Creeping Fuchsia)

Fuchsia procumbens, commonly known as Creeping Fuchsia, is a low-growing, NZ native plant valued for its unique yellow-red flowers and ornamental...

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Libertia grandiflora plant with elegant white flowers and lush, dark green foliage.
Libertia grandiflora (NZ Iris)

Libertia grandiflora, commonly known as NZ Iris, is a hardy New Zealand native perennial admired for its elegant white flowers and sword like green...

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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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Coprosma kirkii green foliage held on yellow stems.
Coprosma kirkii

Coprosma kirkii, commonly known as Creeping Coprosma, is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub valued for its dense, trailing habit and small glossy...

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Plant watering bottle for watering a plant on a shelf.
Watering Bottle (Watering Bottle)

These Easy Water watering bottles are perfect for watering plants on shelves and in hanging baskets. It features a durable, lightweight aluminium...

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Clianthus puniceus (Parrot Beak Plant)

Clianthus puniceus (Kakabeak) is a spectacular New Zealand native shrub renowned for its striking clusters of brilliant red, beak shaped flowers that...

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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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Coprosma Poor Knights with lush green foliage.
Coprosma 'Poor Knights' (Taupata)

Coprosma 'Poor Knights' is a vibrant evergreen shrub valued for its glossy lime green foliage and compact rounded habit. This NZ native selection...

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Disphyma australe pink flowers and fleshy, green leaves.
Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

Disphyma australe, commonly known as NZ Ice Plant, is a hardy and attractive groundcover valued for its fleshy, bright green foliage and striking...

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Dieffenbachia 'Camille'

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Why Choose NZ Native Indoor Plants?

NZ native indoor plants are celebrated for their unique textures, lush green foliage, and resilience. Bringing these native beauties indoors can help you create relaxing, nature-inspired spaces while supporting local biodiversity. Many native ferns and foliage plants are naturally adapted to thrive in shaded bush environments, making them ideal for the lower light conditions found in homes and offices.

Popular NZ Native Plants for Indoors

One of the most iconic and easy-to-care-for NZ native indoor plants is the hen and chicken fern. The Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern) is famed for its delicate, arching fronds and its ability to produce baby plants along the leaf edges, bringing fresh, lush greenery to any room. Its tolerance for shade and preference for indoor humidity make it a perfect, low-maintenance addition for your home.

Other popular NZ native indoor choices include the kawakawa and ponga (silver fern), which thrive in filtered light and appreciate regular misting. While these are a little more challenging to find, a well-stocked local nursery will often have these gems available.

Style Your Space with Lush Greenery

You can easily pair NZ native indoor plants with some classic favourites for stunning, contrasting displays. Mix the intricate fronds of the Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern) with the trailing foliage of the Epipremnum Golden Queen, or sit alongside a dramatic Ficus lyrata (Fiddle-Leaf Fig) for a bold focal point. If you’re after a pop of pattern, the Spathiphyllum 'Domino' (Peace Lily) brings unique variegation, and the Dracaena 'Green Stripe' delivers structural flair.

Easy Care Tips for NZ Native Indoor Plants

Most NZ native indoor plants prefer indirect light, as direct sun can scorch their foliage. Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy, and increase humidity by misting regularly, especially in dry or heated rooms. Incorporating a top dressing of natural mulch or leaf litter can also help mimic the forest floor environment these plants are accustomed to.

Find NZ Native Indoor Plants at Your Local Nursery

Enhancing your home with NZ native indoor plants brings both beauty and a sense of connection to New Zealand’s natural heritage. Whether you’re a seasoned indoor gardener or just getting started, there’s a native plant perfect for your conditions. Browse our collection to discover even more options and bring native greenery into your favourite living spaces today. Explore our full range, including Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern), Epipremnum Golden Queen, and other indoor favourites.

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