There are plants, including great-looking fake plants, in different sizes, shapes, and colors.
Dieffenbachia
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Dieffenbachia has gorgeous variegated leaves that look silver in the middle.
They vary in color but most snake plants have green-banded or striped leaves with a yellow or cream border.
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Bird of Paradise
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Add some color to your space with a flowering plant.
The bird of paradise has pretty orange blooms.
Its a slow grower but treat it well and itll look amazing in a corner of your room.
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The thick green leaves and sturdy trunk will look amazing in a corner of your home.
It’s mildly toxic to pets and people if ingested.
Cast Iron Plant
This is one of those nearly unkillable plants.
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If you dont want it overtaking your space, trim it back and then propagate the cuttings.
The monstera is toxic to pets if eaten.
It has very pretty variegated leaves and doesnt need that much care to survive.
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This plant is toxic to pets if ingested.
This is a popular plant for the living room and is said to be lucky.
Keep it near a window and watch as it grows.
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Dont worry if it drops a few leaves when you first get it, this is totally normal.
This plant is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
It’s toxic to pets and humans if ingested.
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Swiss Cheese Plant
These fun plants are relatives of the monstera deliciosa.
They also have leaves with holes in them which allows for light to shine through to the lower ones.
Its a gorgeous plant that would look just as good trailing as it would wrapped around a moss pole.
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The swiss cheese plant is mildly toxic to pets if ingested.
The silver spots along the leaves are really spectacular when they catch the light.
They are toxic if ingested.
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The plants leaves are variegated and the color of the foliage will be brighter when it gets more light.
They are toxic to pets if ingested.
Its a delicate plant that would look great in your living room.
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They come in a number of different varieties and are very striking.
Elephant Ears are toxic to pets and humans when ingested.
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