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8 Wonderful Indoor Tropical Plants to Upgrade your House vibe!

indoor setting with shelves decorated with potted plants
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If you’re dreaming of a tropical escape, why not bring the tropics into your home? These nine indoor tropical plants offer vibrant foliage, unique textures, and a sense of foresty calm — all without needing a passport. Perfect for living rooms, kitchens, or bright corners, these plants thrive indoors and bring a lush, exotic charm to your space.


1. Epipremnum ‘Manjula’


manjula pothos
our own manjula collection

A rare pothos with heart-shaped leaves splashed in creamy white, soft green, and silvery tones. Its marbled patterns create a painterly effect, making it a living piece of art in any space.


Light: Bright, indirect light for best variegation (tolerates medium)

Watering: Allow topsoil to dry before watering; avoid overwatering

Highlight: Stunning marbled foliage, easy-care trailing or climbing vine

Epipremnum manjula / 'Manjula Pothos'
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2.  Philodendron Caramel Marble (Philodendron erubescens ‘Caramel Marble’)


our own Philodendron Caramel Marble Collection
our own Philodendron Caramel Marble Collection

A rare and highly collectible aroid, this philodendron is admired for its glossy leaves splashed with caramel, cream, and deep green variegation. Its unique marbling makes each leaf one of a kind, turning it into a true statement plant for collectors.


Light: Bright, indirect light to maintain variegation

Watering: Allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry before watering; keep soil evenly moist but never soggy

Highlight: Striking multicolored caramel variegation, prized as one of the rarest Philodendron varieties

Philodendron Caramel Marble Variegated
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3. Anthurium crystallinum

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Credit: Muhammad Iqbal/Getty Images

Loved for its velvety, heart-shaped leaves and striking silver veins, Anthurium crystallinum adds a touch of luxury to any plant collection. This tropical stunner thrives in humid environments and rewards care with bold, dramatic foliage.


Light: Bright, indirect light

Watering: Keep soil slightly moist; let the top inch dry between waterings

Highlight: Deep green, velvety leaves with shimmering, silvery veins that catch the light beautifully

Anthurium crystallinum
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4. Monstera karstenianum (Peru)

our own karstenianum collection
our own karstenianum collection

With its thick, deep green leaves embossed with dramatic texture, this climbing Monstera brings a bold, sculptural feel to any collection. Perfect for adding depth and dimension to tropical or modern plant displays.


Light: Bright, indirect light (tolerates medium)

Watering: Let topsoil dry slightly between waterings; avoid soggy soil

Highlight: Unique quilted foliage with a rich, glossy finish

Monstera karstenianum
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5. Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

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our own golden pothos collection

One of the easiest plants for beginners, pothos is a trailing vine with heart-shaped leaves that come in a variety of colors and variegations. It tolerates low light and occasional neglect.


Light: Low to bright, indirect light

Watering: Allow soil to dry between waterings

Highlight: Fast-growing, forgiving, and perfect for shelves or hanging pots

Golden Pothos / Epipremnum aureum
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6. Alocasia Dragon Scale

Credit: Budi Fayanda
Credit: Budi Fayanda

This dramatic plant is known for its large, heart-shaped leaves with bold, dark veins. It’s a true statement piece that thrives with the right care and humidity. Alocasia Dragon Scale best for collectors who loved unique foliage.


Light: Bright, indirect light

Watering: Keep soil moist; do not let it dry out

Highlight: Exotic foliage that instantly catches attention

Alocasia 'Dragon Scale'
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7. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

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Credit: yaoinlove/Getty Images

A classic houseplant that never goes out of style, the spider plant produces long, arching green-and-white striped leaves and baby plantlets that dangle like ornaments.


Light: Bright, indirect light

Watering: Water when the top inch of soil is dry

Highlight: Pet-safe and perfect for hanging or elevated planters

Spider Plant / Chlorophytum
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8. Philodendron Burle Marx

our own burlemarx collection
our own burlemarx collection

An easy-going tropical with glossy, elongated leaves in vibrant green. Its lush, bushy growth adds a bold jungle vibe indoors or outdoors.

  • Light: Bright, indirect light (tolerates medium)

  • Watering: Keep soil lightly moist; let top layer dry out between waterings

  • Highlight: Low-maintenance, fast grower with striking tropical foliage

Philodendron Burle Marxii
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Final Thoughts

Tropical plants bring more than beauty to your home. They create a calming, natural environment that invites relaxation and vitality. Whether you’re drawn to anthurium, or prefer bold foliage like alocasia, there’s a tropical houseplant to match every aesthetic and lifestyle.


Reach us out to get all the plants you've been dreaming, even ordering them in bulk!✨


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