These 13 houseplants are fashionable and amazing to look at because of their large foliage. Check out their names below.
1. Round-Leaf Calathea
Botanical Name: Calathea orbifolia
The large orb-shaped, really wide, leathery foliage with creamy light-green stripes of this calathea look bigger than the head. It prefers humid conditions and well-draining soil.
2. Hawaiian Pothos
Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum ‘Hawaiian’
The variegated leaves of Hawaiian and golden pothos can be very big! These cultivars prefer a couple of hours of direct sunlight and bright shade the entire day.
3. Fiddle Leaf Fig
Botanical Name: Ficus lyrata
This tall indoor plant with ruffled huge green leaves grows up to 5-7 feet tall indoors. It does well in both all-day long partial sun or indirect sunlight positions.
4. Philodendron
Botanical Name: Philodendron
This beautiful houseplant with large velvety green leaves with white veins gives a larger-than-life look to any decor. Grow Philodendron gloriosum for giant leaves!
5. Variegated Alocasia
Botanical Name: Alocasia macrorrhiza variegata
Giant taro displays large leaves bigger than a human head. It does well in medium to bright light and high humidity.
6. Ruffled Fan Palm
Botanical Name: Licuala grandis
Licuala grandis is an unusual palm variety that offers huge pleated leaves that look like hand fans. Growing it indoors is easy; keep the plant in bright to medium indirect light.
7. Dumb Cane
Botanical Name: Dieffenbachia
This largest dieffenbachia cultivar can grow up to 8-10 feet tall indoors; the large variegated foliage and low maintenance needs make it popular among gardeners.
8. Rubber Plant
Botanical Name: Ficus elastic
Whether it’s variegated or solid green, rubber plants’ glossy foliage becomes large over time.
9. Hosta
Botanical Name: Hosta spp.
The waxy, large, dappled, variegated, green, or blue-green leaves of hostas look appealing outdoors, but you can also grow them indoors. This shade-loving houseplant needs the brightest spot in the home.
10. Giant Bird of Paradise
Botanical Name: Strelitzia nicolai
This houseplant makes a statement with its large banana plant-like leaves. You can grow this indoors, where it receives at least 4-5 hours of bright indirect light daily.
11. Monstera
Botanical Name: Monstera deliciosa
The Swiss cheese plant is the one to grow if you want to show off giant leaves to your friends! Use a well-draining medium and provide indirect light for the best growth.
12. Velvet Leaf Anthurium
Botanical Name: Anthurium magnificum
The velvety leaves of this houseplant can grow quite big, reaching 1-2 feet in length. For best growth, make sure it gets plenty of bright indirect light.
13. Cigar Plant
Botanical Name: Calathea lutea
This calathea makes a bold statement indoors with its banana-like leaves. Grow it in bright, indirect light, and the plant will surprise you with its enormous foliage!