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Indoor Plants for Minimalist Interiors: A Comprehensive Guide


Indoor Plants for Minimalist Interiors
designed by Feather Hill Interiors

When it comes to bringing life and freshness to a minimalist, neutral-toned interior, nothing does it quite like indoor plants. They add a touch of nature and can serve as a design element in their own right. In this guide, we're detailing the best indoor plants for minimalist interiors and providing tips on how to care for them.


1. Fiddle Leaf Fig


Indoor plants for minimalist interiors, fiddle leaf fig
designed by Feather Hill Interiors | photographed by Jennifer Hughes

With its broad, glossy leaves, the Fiddle Leaf Fig is a stunner. It loves bright, indirect light and requires watering only when the top inch of soil feels dry. Just be sure not to overwater, as it can lead to root rot.


2. Snake Plant

Indoor plants for minimalist interiors, snake plant

Also known as 'Mother-in-Law's Tongue', the Snake Plant is a champion for minimalist interiors. Its vertical, pointed leaves add height and contrast, and it's incredibly easy to care for, tolerating both low light and infrequent watering.


3. Monstera Deliciosa

Indoor plants for minimalist interiors, monstera deliciosa

Sometimes called the 'Swiss Cheese Plant', Monstera Deliciosa brings a touch of the tropics to any interior. It loves bright, indirect light and likes to be watered when its soil feels dry to the touch. Its large, cut-out leaves make a statement in any room.


4. ZZ Plant

Indoor plants for minimalist interiors, zz plant

With its shiny, dark green leaves, the ZZ Plant is a wonderful choice for minimalist interiors. It's extremely hardy, tolerating low light and requiring watering only when the soil is completely dry.


5. Rubber Plant

Indoor plants for minimalist interiors, rubber plant

The Rubber Plant's large, glossy leaves add a bold touch to minimalist spaces. It enjoys bright, indirect light and needs watering only when the top inch of soil is dry.


6. Pothos

Indoor plants for minimalist interiors, pothos

A trailing Pothos plant adds an element of softness to minimalist interiors. This easy-to-care-for plant can tolerate lower light and should be watered when the top of the soil is dry.


Remember, when introducing plants into your minimalist interior, consider their pot as well. Choose simple, neutral-toned planters that complement your overall design.


Indoor plants for minimalist interiors, pothos plant
photographed by Heartbeat Branding Co.

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