How to Choose Plants for Your Space
Matching plants to rooms, balconies and offices by light and care.
The right plant for a space depends on light, room to grow and how much care you can give.
Ask three questions
- How much light? Low, bright indirect or direct sun. See the watering & light guide.
- How much space? Table-top, a corner or a large floor spot.
- How much time? Beginners and busy offices do best with low-maintenance plants.
Ideas by space
- Living room: a statement floor plant such as an areca palm or rubber plant. See large & statement plants.
- Bedroom and study: compact plants for shelves and desks, such as snake plants and ZZ.
- Office: plants that cope with air-conditioning and steady indoor light. See For Businesses.
- Balcony and terrace: sun-loving outdoor plants, flowering plants and herbs.
- Gifting: small, easy plants such as jade, heart hoya or succulents.