Redecorate your home with plants

Plants have a unique ability to give the decor a new expression, and they are an easy and inexpensive way to get a fresh start. They fill us with energy and inspiration, and they can both offer a cozy corner and be a sober element that exudes elegance.

The interest in indoor plants is greater than ever – 69 percent of Swedes consider plants an important part of the decor, according to a report from HUI Research.

– We use plants to reflect how the seasons change. We replace the Christmas flowers with fresh green plants to get a fresh start to the new year. Before Easter, we get an early start on spring by bringing in spring flowers, says Julia Romberg, category manager for dry goods at Plantasjen.

Plants have also risen high on the wish list of interior design enthusiasts. Greenery in special shapes can become a central part of the room’s decor, just like a glass figurine or a grand lamp.

– Interior design enthusiasts are looking for the unique, which drives the demand for the sculptural plant as an important home decor detail, says trend expert Stefan Nilsson.

For those who want something out of the ordinary, an extra trendy tip is Monstera deliciosa ‘Thai Constellation’. This Monstera’s variegated leaves in green, white, and beige mesmerize the viewer! It is the plant world's answer to an endless starry sky and is highly prized among plant collectors. It is rare and not always available, but occasionally it can be found in Plantagen stores – keep an eye out and fingers crossed!

Other exciting green plants can be found in the beautiful Goeppertia genus, formerly known as Calathea. A couple of philodendron varieties also stand out a bit extra.

Let yourself be inspired by plants with bold colors, variegated leaves, sculptural shapes – and plants that exude elegance, or give you something truly special for all the senses.

• Goeppertia roseopicta ‘Dottie’
  Steals your heart with its dark green leaves with pink patterns and purple-colored undersides! A lush and trendy plant that thrives in bright light and partial shade, but not in direct sunlight.
  
  
• Codiaeum 'Iceton'
  For those who have always dreamed of their own rainbow! This croton offers a rarely seen burst of color in a pot. It thrives in bright conditions without direct sun.
  
  
• Goeppertia makoyana
  The peacock leaves give you a seductive display during the day as they stretch toward the light, then close at night. Its leaves have stripes in varying shades of green and purple and quickly become the room’s centerpiece. It thrives in partial shade.

• Dieffenbachia ‘Mars’
  A spectacular plant with large, dramatic green and white leaves. Also called spotted leaf. It has a dense and compact growth habit and thrives in bright locations without sun.
  
  
• Spathiphyllum spp. ‘Diamond’
  As the name suggests, this plant is a unique gem within the peace lily family. Its green leaves have white stripes and make an intriguing focal point. Thrives in partial shade.
  
  
• Philodendron 'White Wizard'
  A unique plant with variegated green-white leaves that captivate and move. Thrives in partial shade without direct sun.

• Cycas revoluta
  The Japanese sago palm has an unbeatable exotic elegance! As a bonus, it is very easy to care for. It thrives in bright light and partial shade; avoid direct sun.
  
  
• Alocasia ’Tiny Dancer’
  A gem for those seeking the unique! The dancer of the plant world, bending its stems in an elegant, twisting pattern. The leaves are bowl-shaped and reminiscent of raindrops. Thrives in bright light and partial shade; avoid direct sunlight.
  
  
• Polyscias scutellaria 'Fabian'
  A small and tasteful tree! The shield aralia has round, dark green leaves on decorative stems growing from sturdy trunks. Thrives in partial shade.

• Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’
  The classic “Mother-in-law’s tongue” is a striking feature with its green, pointed leaves edged in yellow-white. As a bonus, it is very easy to care for and likes most locations except direct sun.
  
  
• Sansevieria ‘Fernwood’
  The snake plant sends up its beautiful green leaves with light green stripes in a fountain-like shape. A sleek and elegant work of art, which is very easy to care for.
  
  
• Pachira aquatica
  Beautiful, graceful, and incredibly decorative plant! It has a braided trunk with green foliage in a lovely crown. Also called the money tree and thrives in bright spots without direct sun.

• Goeppertia rufibarba
  A beautiful plant that is wonderful to touch! The leaves’ burgundy undersides have tiny hairs that feel like velvet. The top side of the leaves is dark green and forms waves, hence its more well-known name, wave leaf calathea. It thrives in a spot with indirect light and a steady temperature.
  
  
• Stephanotis floribunda
  The Madagascar jasmine spreads a lovely fragrance and winds around its support with dark green, glossy leaves and clusters of white flowers. An easy-care plant that thrives in bright light and partial shade.
  
  
• Jasminum
  Jasmine has small, star-shaped flowers with a heavenly sweet scent. It comes in various varieties and requires plenty of indirect light.

Hopefully, you have now found inspiration and maybe even discovered some new favorite plants that you just have to try? Use the different qualities of the plants to create a new feeling at home, and highlight exactly what you like best. Good luck!

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