Having a pet around the house should also be a major consideration ... Note that its leaves can be toxic to pets! Another plant with large, oval-shaped leaves, the Rubber Tree Plant, is sure to make ...

Beards & Daisies explain that the Rattlesnake plant, which is known for its striking sword-like leaves, is ‘perfect for shady corners’ as well as ‘rooms with low natural light’.

Tropical house plants come in ... it’s a win-win scenario. Leaves and wood complement each other beautifully, both in nature and at home. So, if you can’t think of any location to place your plants, ...

Their leaves vary in area from less than 1 square millimetre to greater than 1 square metre. Large-leaved plants predominate in tropical jungle - something that was noted as early as the 19th Century.

Brightly coloured plants might come with strict humidity requirements, lacy leaves could shrivel in the wrong light and striking white veins sometimes attract pests. But if you’ve mastered ...