Top 50 Indoor Plants To Transform Your Home: The Ultimate UK Guide to Houseplants
SHOW ME THE PLANTSLooking to breathe new life into your living space? As the UK's leading indoor plant specialists, with over 250,000 plants delivered nationwide, we're here to guide you through the wonderful world of houseplants. With our extensive collection and express 1-2 day delivery service, transforming your home into a verdant paradise has never been easier.
Why Choose Indoor Plants for Your Home?
Indoor plants offer more than just aesthetic appeal. Here's why they're essential for any British home:
- Natural air purification
- Stress and anxiety reduction
- Enhanced productivity
- Improved humidity levels
- Stunning natural décor
Popular Indoor Plants for Every Space
Statement Plants for Living Rooms
Make a bold impression with our large indoor plants. The stunning Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera Deliciosa) remains a UK favourite, offering dramatic foliage and easy care requirements. For tropical vibes, consider the Banana Palm Tropicana.
Perfect Plants for Low-Light Areas
Don't let dim corners stay bare! These plants thrive in lower light conditions:
- Snake Plant Cylindrica - virtually indestructible
- Devil's Ivy Golden Pothos - trailing beauty
- Parlour Palm - classic elegance
Expert Care Tips for Thriving Plants
At Houseplant UK, every plant is thoroughly checked before dispatch, ensuring you receive only the highest quality specimens. Here's how to keep them thriving:
Watering Guidelines
Most indoor plant failures stem from overwatering. Check soil moisture before watering and ensure proper drainage. Our plant care collection includes everything you need for optimal plant health.
Easy-Care Plants for Beginners
New to plant parenthood? Our easy-care collection is rated "excellent" by customers and perfect for beginners. These low-maintenance beauties are ideal for building confidence:
- Snake Plant Samurai Dwarf - Thrives on neglect
- Lucky Bamboo - Brings good fortune and requires minimal care
- Sunrise Succulent - Perfect for sunny windowsills
Trending Indoor Plants for 2025
Rare and Unusual Specimens
Our rare plants collection features some of the most sought-after varieties in the UK:
- Prayer Plant White Fusion - Stunning variegated foliage
- Elephant Ear Dragon Scale - Dramatic textured leaves
- Variegated Prayer Plant Rabbit's Foot - Unique patterns
Plants for Specific Home Environments
Bathroom Beauties
These humidity-loving plants thrive in bathroom environments:
- Boston Fern Green Moment - Loves steamy conditions
- Peace Lily Chopin - Air-purifying properties
Office and Desk Plants
Perfect for productivity and workspace enhancement:
- Coffee Plant Arabica - Inspiring and aromatic
- China Doll Plant - Compact and professional
Unique Plant Collections
Trailing and Hanging Plants
Create vertical interest with these cascading beauties:
- String of Pearls - Delicate trailing stems
- String of Turtles - Unique leaf patterns
- English Ivy Wonder - Classic trailing plant
Carnivorous Plants
Add some excitement to your collection with our carnivorous plants:
- Venus Fly Trap - Nature's pest control
Plant Care Essentials
Potting and Repotting
Ensure your plants thrive with our selection of premium pots and planters. Our quality promise extends to all accessories, ensuring your plants have the best home possible.
Common Plant Care Questions
Our expert team answers your frequently asked questions:
- How often should I water my plants?
- What's the best lighting for indoor plants?
- When should I repot my plants?
- How do I deal with common pests?
Creating Plant Displays
Mix and match different varieties for stunning displays:
- Combine Areca Palm with smaller foliage plants
- Layer Dragon Tree Marginata with low-growing varieties
- Create tropical vibes with Hawaii Palm
Plant Delivery and Aftercare
With our express 1-2 day delivery service and expert packaging, your plants arrive in perfect condition. Every plant is checked before dispatch, and our huge range in stock means you'll find exactly what you're looking for.
Our Quality Promise
- Plants carefully selected and inspected
- Secure, protective packaging
- Care instructions included
- Expert support available
Start Your Plant Journey Today
Transform your space with the UK's leading indoor plant supplier. Browse our complete collection and enjoy:
- Express delivery nationwide
- Expert care guidance
- Quality guaranteed
- Huge selection in stock
Ready to become a plant parent? Start exploring our collections today and join over 250,000 satisfied customers who've already transformed their homes with our beautiful plants.
Top 50 Indoor Plants To Transform Your Home: The Ultimate UK Guide to Houseplants
Areca Palm
Pet-friendly, air-purifying and excellent for beginners, these inspiring Areca Palms - also known as Dypsis lutescens- are fantastic for decorating at home, in the office and beyond with their vibrant glossy leaves & incredible tropical appearance! Their highly adaptable nature means they can thrive and shine just about anywhere that is sunny or partially shaded, and their straightforward care requirements make them superb for gifting to anyone regardless of experience. In the wild the Areca Palm variety is native to Madagascar, and by caring for yours, it'll care for you too by cleaning your air and providing numerous mental health benefits! Please note decorative pots are sold separately, and exact structure can naturally vary.
Boston Fern | Green Moment
Renown across the world for their distinct tropical appearance, air-purifying qualities, pet-friendly nature & low care requirements, these stunning Green Moment Boston Ferns (also known as the 'Nephrolepis Exaltata') are a delightful variety that is sure to inspire! Great for beginners and seasoned growers alike, these are fantastic for adding a natural decorative touch at home, in the office and beyond with their vibrant green fronds and captivating style. Immensely adaptable too, these can shine beautifully whether sitting on a table or hanging in a basket indoors or out. Please note decorative pots are sold separately.
Swiss Cheese Plant
The Swiss Cheese Plant, sometimes known as a split-leaf philodendron is not actually a philodendron but a tough epiphytic vine that, when happy climbs like Jack on his beanstalk. The broad leaves split and have comedy cheese like holes appear as the plant matures. The 'Deliciosa' translates to 'delicious' referring to the edible fruit. The Genus, 'Monstera' is named from the Latin word meaning Monstrous.
Please note our regular variants will primarily grow vertically, whilst our Bush variants will be more spread out.
Parlour Palm
Interested in taking your decoration at home or in the workplace to the next level? These globally renown Chamaedorea Elegans plants - also known as Parlour Palms - are perfect for adding a natural, tropical touch wherever they go. They are low maintenance so fantastic for beginners, pet-friendly, and can even help purify the surrounding air - so by caring for yours, it'll care for you too! Brighten up your spaces today and enjoy some all-natural inspiration with a fresh new Parlour Palm.
String Of Pearls
This lovely succulent is a fun, trailing house plant that grows long vines with succulent spheres in a luscious green hue. Happy pearls are very rounded and solid to touch. The Sting of pearls is the perfect house plant for hanging baskets or positioned to cascade over a sill or shelf. If you're lucky, the String of pearls plant will flower with a faint, white bloom that is beautifully cinnamon scented.
Please note our 'Tall Pot' variant is not compatible with regular ceramic pots due to its rectangular design and decorative pots are sold separately. Looking for String of Teardrops instead? Click here!
Money Tree
Wandering Dude Nanouk
Radiator Plant | Hope
These captivating Radiator 'Hope' plants - also known as the Peperomia 'Hope' - are a popular evergreen epiphyte succulent admired for their easy care nature, compact versatility, and tropical vibes! They are ideal for beginners due to them needing very little care to thrive, and they're great for adding a natural touch at home, in the office and beyond with their stunningly vibrant foliage. Suitable hanging or sitting comfortably on a shelf/table, they also offer the added benefit of purifying your air and being pet safe - making them an incredibly rewarding variety to have around!
Please note as a natural product, the plant you receive may vary to that shown in appearance, leaf/stem count and overall size. We always recommend going by your chosen variant's listed pot measurement and approximate 'overall' height for the best idea of how yours will look upon arrival. See our Size Guide above for further measurement guidance and decorative pot recommendations. Decorative pots sold separately.
Prayer Plant | Lemon Lime | Rare Plant
Venus Fly Trap
One of the most universally admired houseplants around, these iconic Venus Fly Traps (also known as Dionaea Muscipula) are widely recognised for their distinct tropical appearance and unmatched talents when it comes to protecting your spaces from flies, spiders and more. They're great carnivorous plants to have around whether you're a beginner or seasoned grower, and they make for superb gifts too - captivating with their incredible abilities. Suitable at home, in the workplace and beyond, care for these is wonderfully straight-forward and you'll often find them regularly producing new traps and getting rid of old ones as part of their fascinating regenerative cycles. A must-have variety if you're looking to enjoy - or share! - some houseplant happiness, there's plenty to adore with these fun Venus friends!
Please note decorative pots are sold separately and your plant may naturally vary to that shown depending on size selected and growth variance. Each plant tends to be different, just like us!
Sunrise Succulent
This magnificent, sunrise-esque succulent is a rosette of dreams. Originating from the sunny lands of Southern Africa, this lovely Anacampseros 'Sunrise' plant is blessed with vivid colours and a gentle heart. If you're not all that confident with succulents, this one could make for a perfect companion as it's super easy to care for!
Please note decorative pots are sold separately, and some leaf dislodging may occur in transit due to the Sunrise Succulent's naturally smaller root structure. These however can often be replanted back into the soil to reroot, reanchor and continue developing. Your plant's colours may vary to that shown on arrival as colour intensity changes regularly throughout the year and depending on exposure to sunlight.
Devil's Ivy | Golden Pothos
With pretty variegated emerald-green and golden yellow leaves that give this plant a lost treasure look, it's no wonder that this Golden Pothos is a popular trailing plant. The stunning colour combination just radiates optimism and clarity - perfect for inspiration in both work and personal life. Due to the Devil's Ivy nature to grow long vines, this plant would look great on shelves or as a hanging plant.
Please note decorative pots are sold separately and your plant may vary naturally to that shown depending on size selected and growth variance. Each plant tends to be different, just like us! Looking for more Pothos plants? Click here!
String Of Turtles
If you're on the search for a popular plant that is easy to care for, air purifying and pet-friendly, these stunning String of Turtles are a must-have! They are well admired for their low maintenance and distinct trailing foliage reminiscent of turtles - plus are great for decorating whether at home, in the office & beyond. They are ideal for both beginners and seasoned growers alike, and their tropical Ecuadorian rainforest origins give them a wonderfully distinct style that is sure to offer inspiration and fascination wherever they may go.
As an added bonus, these are also fantastic propagators if you're up for an experiment, or want to share your green friend with loved ones! Please note foliage can naturally vary plant-to-plant and depending on the size chosen, with some foliage loss to be expected in transit. Decorative pots sold separately.
Coffee Plant | Arabica
String Of Hearts | Woodii
Bunny Ears Cactus
Native to Northern Mexico, this iconic Bunny Ears Cactus is widely known for its cute, captivating silhouette reminiscent of a rabbit's oval-shaped ears! It's a special low maintenance succulent so makes for a perfect companion when brightening up those less-travelled areas. It's also popular as a thoughtful gift to loved ones looking to grow their green thumb!
Please note, not all Bunnies have two ears! Some have one big ear whilst others may have three or four! You may also experience the odd dropped ear after transit, but rest assured, these can simply be replanted back into the soil to continue growing cheerfully. Decorative pots sold separately.
Snake Plant | Cylindrica
Lucky Bamboo
These magnificent Lucky Bamboo stems evoke incredible, exotic auras of tropical Asia and are undeniably captivating to the eye. Lucky Bamboo has been used for thousands of years in many parts of Asia as it is believed to bring good luck, prosperity and love to you or the person you share it with! It's also got a fascinating fact in that it's actually part of the Dracaena family! Use only rain water for your bamboo. You will receive x1 Lucky Bamboo stem, or upgrade to the Lucky Bamboo Trio in glass for the complete display.
String Of Teardrops | String Of Pearls
If you're looking for a captivating, easy-care succulent that is sure to inspire, these stunning String of Teardrops houseplants are a great pick! They require minimal care to thrive - only needing a quick water once the soil has fully dried - and their incredible cascading trails are excellent for decorating and adding a tropical touch to all sorts of spaces. Fast growing, fascinating & a fantastic addition to any home, these Senecio Herreianus String of Teardrops plants are both great for gifting and sure to be a hit wherever they go.
Looking for String of Pearls instead? Click here!
Snake Plant | Futura Superb
Madagascar Jasmine
ZZ Plant
These stunning Zamioculcas Zamiifolia plants - commonly known as the ZZ - are a captivatingly beautiful variety admired for their beginner-friendly qualities, shade tolerance, air-purifying abilities, and distinctly tropical architectural style! They are perennial natives of Africa in the wild, and their vibrant silhouette makes them an ideal decorative companion whether in the office, at home, and beyond. They can inspire just about anywhere, and their easy care requirements makes them superb for gifting too!
Please note as a natural product, the plant you receive may vary to that shown in appearance, leaf/stem count and overall size. We always recommend going by your chosen variant's listed pot measurement and approximate 'overall' height for the best idea of how yours will look upon arrival. See our Size Guide above for further measurement guidance and decorative pot recommendations. Decorative pots sold separately.
Jade Plant | Ovata
Cherished as a cultural staple in many countries, these stunning Jade Crassula 'Ovata' Money Plants are often given as gifts for special events and are said to share good fortune with those around them. They're perfect for both beginners and seasoned growers alike due to their low maintenance nature, and are ideal for adding a gentle, tropical touch at home, in the office and beyond. They can also help purify the surrounding air, so by caring for yours - it'll care for you too! There's plenty to love with these robust, succulent evergreen Jades and they are a must-have if you are looking to start, or expand upon, your indoor jungle.
Snake Plant | Braided
These captivating Sansevieria Trifasciata Braided Snake Plants are a decorative delight with their distinct tropical appearance, stunning 'twisted' style, and beginner-friendly nature! They are suitable and sure to spark conversation just about anywhere they go - including in the office, at home & beyond - plus by caring for yours, it'll care for you too with its air-purifying abilities. A superb variety for gifting and for creating your own peaceful indoor jungle, there's plenty to love with these Braided Snakes!
Please note height and amount of braids can vary naturally and depending on the size selected. Decorative pots sold separately.
Fishbone Cactus
These distinct Epiphyllum Anguliger Cactis - more commonly known as 'Zigzag' or 'Fishbone Cactis' - originate from the Mexican rainforests and are best known for their fascinatingly wavy, wide-spread stems. They're great for beginners due to their low maintenance nature, pet-friendly so safe around any furry friends, and great for sharing a tropical touch at home, in the office & beyond. Sure to spark curiosity and conversation too - there's plenty to love with this variety, and they're a pleasure to have around!
Blue Torch Cactus
This beautiful, rare and easy-care Pilosocereus Azureus, more commonly known as the Blue Torch Cactus, is a well admired, flowering succulent known for its unique blue-green complexion and traditional Cacti appearance. These fascinating tropical cacti have their origins in the vibrant lands of Brazil, the Caribbean and Mexico, so make for excellent decorative pieces and conversation starters. You'll also find that as they grow and age, their incredible blue colours enhance and improve!
Please note height and stem count can differ to that photographed depending on the variety selected and natural factors from plant-to-plant.
Polka Dot Plant
Velvet Plant | Purple Passion
Aloe Vera
If you're looking for a great all-rounder as far as decoration, easy care & uses, these stunning Aloe Vera plants are an excellent choice! They have a gentle tropical look that is perfect for brightening up all sorts of spaces, can purify and remove toxins from the surrounding air, and their gel, when harvested, can be used for all sorts of purposes from helping calm cuts, burns and stings with its anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory properties, to hydrating your skin and more! These make for a great gift to loved ones, family & friends due to these qualities and easy care, and by caring for your Aloe Vera, it's sure to take good care of you too!
Please note as a natural product, the plant you receive may vary to that shown in appearance, leaf/stem count and overall size. We always recommend going by your chosen variant's listed pot measurement and approximate 'overall' height for the best idea of how yours will look upon arrival. See our Size Guide above for further measurement guidance and decorative pot recommendations. Decorative pots sold separately.
Zebra Cactus | Big Band
A proud standing cactus with stripes you'd find on the Savannah! Introducing the Zebra Cactus. Patterned fleshy leaves form a rosette around the centre of the plant, giving a feel of ongoing continuation and refreshment. A perfect easy to care for plant to give as a gift for a loved one or for yourself. A perfect little interest piece!
Please note as a natural product, the plant you receive may vary to that shown in appearance, leaf/stem count and overall size. We always recommend going by your chosen variant's listed pot measurement and approximate 'overall' height for the best idea of how yours will look upon arrival. See our Size Guide above for further measurement guidance and decorative pot recommendations. Decorative pots sold separately.
Prayer Plant | Fascinator
A showcase of evergreen, inspiring beauty - these stunning 'Fascinator' Prayer Plants are excellent for adding a tropical decorative touch wherever they go! They are also known as 'Maranta Leuconeura' and originate in the rainforests of South America, giving them a wonderfully distinct exotic style that is sure to draw both curiosity & captivation. They're pet-friendly, terrarium-friendly, and air purifying too - so immensely adaptable and rewarding to care for! There's plenty to love with this variety, and they are a must-have if you're looking to start, or build upon your very own indoor jungle.
As an added bonus, these Fascinators also regularly adjust their stems and leaves throughout the day to maximise photosynthesis - which is sure to interest anyone who is fascinated by science & nature!
Please note stem count, leaves and structure can vary naturally and depending on the size selected. Decorative pots sold separately.
Sedum | Firestorm
It's hard not to fall in love with this elegant, pet-safe Sedum Firestorm and its splashes of vibrant colour! It's a super resilient, easy to care for houseplant that is newcomer friendly, and perfect for brightening up empty shelves and windowsills. Its lush, fleshy leaves possess a stunning gradient starting with verdant greens and ending up at fiery reds at the tips.
Please note decorative pots are sold separately and your plant may naturally vary to that shown in structure, leaf count and variegation intensity as each plant is different - just like us! Colours may be less intense than shown upon arrival depending on time of year and sunlight exposure.
Peace Lily | Chopin
The 'Chopin' Peace lily is a bushy foliage plant that is easy to care for and low-maintenance. The peace lily makes the perfect indoor plant as it is a very easy going plant that re-flowers easily, producing slender white spathes that delicately sit proudly of the vivid green, sword shaped leaves. Botanically known as Spathiphyllum, this sweet plant originates from Central America and makes a delightful gift.
Please note as a natural product, the plant you receive may vary to that shown in appearance, leaf/stem count and overall size. We always recommend going by your chosen variant's listed pot measurement and approximate 'overall' height for the best idea of how yours will look upon arrival. See our Size Guide above for further measurement guidance and decorative pot recommendations. Decorative pots sold separately, terrarium variant includes 40cm glass container and 9cm pot Chopin.
Peace Lily | Alana
Curly Spider Plant | Bonnie
Spider plants are always at the top of the must-have plants lists for a few good reasons: they are super easy to keep, have air-purifying qualities and can be situated in most conditions with little complaint. The Bonnie is a fun take on the traditional Spider plant with its crazy curly leaves that go every which way. A bad hair day? No way!
Teardrop Money Plant | Raindrop
Admired for their robust, beginner-friendly qualities, pet-friendly nature, and air-purifying abilities, these stunning perennial Teardrop Money Plants - also known as Peperomia Polybotrya - are an excellent pick if you're looking for something that'll inspire! Great for sharing a tropical decorative touch at home, in the office and beyond, they love a spot with indirect sunlight or partial shade, and are best identified through their distinct flat leaves that are rich in colour. Sure to spark curiosity and conversation wherever they go, these South America natives are superb for starting - or adding to - your indoor jungle, and ideal for gifting too due to their low maintenance!
Please note as a natural product, stem and foliage count can vary, and this variety is prone to some leaf scarring/tearing when moving environments. Decorative pots sold separately.
Orange Spider Plant | Fire Flash
Spider plants are always at the top of the must-have plants lists for a few good reasons: they are super easy to keep, have air-purifying qualities and can be situated in most conditions with little complaint. The Bonnie is a fun take on the traditional Spider plant with its crazy curly leaves that go every which way. A bad hair day? No way!
Donkey's Tail | Burrito
The Sedum 'Burrito' will add a touch of class to your home. Popular and Instagram worthy, this succulent is easy to grow and has a bold, blue-green tone. Overflowing with thick reams of rounded leaves the tails can reach up to 1 metre if positioned well, and looks great in a hanging basket. New to growing plants or looking for an easy-care gift? These Donkey Tail Burrito plants are sure to inspire!
Looking for Donkey's Tail Morgan? Click here!
Mistletoe Cactus | Oasis
These captivating Mistletoe 'Oasis' Cactis - also known as 'Rhipsalis heteroclada' are pet-friendly, air-purifying and great for beginners! They're best known for their stunning lengthy fleshy leaves and vibrant nature, plus their distinct cascading foliage silhouette. Perfect for brightening up and decorating all sorts of spaces with their versatility, they're sure to inspire in bedrooms, living rooms, workplaces, restaurants & more!
Philo | Brasil
A wonderfully vibrant, all-natural statement piece, these stunning Philodendron Brasil plants - also known as the 'Heartleaf Philodendron' are a thing of beauty with their colourful variegated leaves shaped like hearts, straight-forward care requirements that make them ideal as a beginner houseplant, and immense decorative potential meaning they can captivate & inspire just about anywhere! This variety is air-purifying, great for gifting, and can either be trained as a climber or trailer.
Please note your plant many naturally vary to that shown and decorative pots are sold separately. Larger variants will either arrive with a support frame or moss pole.
Dragon Tree | Marginata
Perfect for making a tropical decorative impact at home, in the office and beyond, these stunning Dragon Tree Marginatas are incredible for brightening up all sorts of spaces and encouraging a calm, relaxed atmosphere! They are straight-forward to care for so fantastic for both beginners and seasoned growers alike, and their tolerance to lower-light spots gives them immense placement versatility. Not only are these Dragon Trees superb for decorating, they also offer air purifying and mental health benefits - so by caring for yours, it'll help care for you too.
There's plenty to love with this variety, and they're a must-have if you're looking to start your own indoor jungle! Please note decorative pots are sold separately and stem/foliage can naturally vary plant-to-plant.
Elephant Ear | Polly
A show-stopping Alocasia with quirky, dramatic leaves that tell the story of how it was given it's name African Mask. A lesser common Alocasia that is striking and interesting to compliment displays with other differing foliage plants.
Please note decorative pots are sold separately and your plant may naturally vary to that shown - each one is different, just like us!
Wandering Dude | Quadricolour
Pot Belly Fig
A curious creature, this Pot Belly Fig Tree is almost a Bonsai for beginners! With chunky roots that dramatically erupt from the soil and quaint, smooth, oval-shaped leaves, the Ficus Ginseng makes a fantastic unique houseplant. Speculated to have healing properties, this plant inspires a healthy meditative atmosphere - perfect company in a lounge or bedroom to help you unwind at the end of a long day!
Button Fern | Hard To Find
As cute as a button! This delicate Button Fern is dressed in simple alternate leaves running down each frond. The stunning dark emerald-green leaves provide a sense of glamour to a simply elegant fern plant. Native to New Zealand, this plant is not to be confused with the lemon button fern which is actually part of the Boston fern family.
Prayer Plant | Freddie
One of the most robust Calathea varieties, this is a great first choice for a beginner. Vivid, bright lime-green leaves with a deeper dash of green that is reminiscent of animal print - hence the name - will stand proud and pack a visual punch with its bountiful foliage. The prayer plant is aptly known due to the movement of the leaves dependant on the lighting and time of day. You may even hear it move! Decorative pot not included.
Yucca
Admired across the nation, these stunning Yucca plants offer immense decorative potential with their tropical appearance, evergreen nature and superb adaptability! They are fantastic for promoting a relaxed environment at home, in the office & beyond, and their straight-forward care makes them ideal for both beginners and seasoned growers alike. In the wild, you'll tend to find them in both rainforests and deserts across the Americas, and by caring for yours, it'll care for you too by cleaning your air and offering numerous mental health benefits! There's plenty to love with the Yucca variety, and they're a must-have if you're looking to create a vibrant indoor jungle.
Please note stem count and foliage can naturally vary from plant to plant - decorative pots sold separately.
Good Luck Plant | Kiwi
You wont need luck when it comes to this vibrant and vivacious Kiwi Cordyline. A super easy to care for palm plant, the vivid tones of green, yellow and pink are truly eye catching. Make a statement with this counter top sized palm tree. As they say good things come in small packages - this Kiwi looks fab at a smaller size and just gets better and better as it keeps on growing as the colours change as it reaches maturity.
Please note decorative pots are sold separately and your plant may naturally vary in stem and leaf count to that shown.
Sweetheart Plant
A superb, robust vining Philodendron with elegant heart-shaped leaves. It can grown to astonishing heights on a moss or coir pole, or if you prefer let that baby dangle from a hanging plant pot to bring the jungle into your home. A lovely heart-shaped gift for weddings, anniversaries or just to say 'I love you'.
