These 13 houseplants are fashionable and amazing to look at because of their large foliage. Check out their names below.

Have a look at some of the best big leaf outdoor plants here

Plants’ Leaves that are Bigger Than Your Head

1. Round-Leaf Calathea

Botanical Name: Calathea orbifolia

The large orb-shaped, really wide, leathery foliage with creamy light-green stripes of this calathea look bigger than the head. It prefers humid conditions and well-draining soil.

Have a look at the best types of Calatheas here

2. Hawaiian Pothos

Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum ‘Hawaiian’

The variegated leaves of Hawaiian and golden pothos can be very big! These cultivars prefer a couple of hours of direct sunlight and bright shade the entire day.

Here are the best types of Pothos you can grow

3. Fiddle Leaf Fig

Botanical Name: Ficus lyrata

This tall indoor plant with ruffled huge green leaves grows up to 5-7 feet tall indoors. It does well in both all-day long partial sun or indirect sunlight positions.

Check out the best types of Ficus here

4. Philodendron

Botanical Name: Philodendron

This beautiful houseplant with large velvety green leaves with white veins gives a larger-than-life look to any decor. Grow Philodendron gloriosum for giant leaves!

Check out the best types of Philodendrons here

5. Variegated Alocasia

Botanical Name: Alocasia macrorrhiza variegata

Giant taro displays large leaves bigger than a human head. It does well in medium to bright light and high humidity.

6. Ruffled Fan Palm

Botanical Name: Licuala grandis

Licuala grandis is an unusual palm variety that offers huge pleated leaves that look like hand fans. Growing it indoors is easy; keep the plant in bright to medium indirect light.

7. Dumb Cane

Botanical Name: Dieffenbachia

This largest dieffenbachia cultivar can grow up to 8-10 feet tall indoors; the large variegated foliage and low maintenance needs make it popular among gardeners.

8. Rubber Plant

Botanical Name: Ficus elastic

Whether it’s variegated or solid green, rubber plants’ glossy foliage becomes large over time.

Check more rubber plant varieties here

9. Hosta

Botanical Name: Hosta spp.

The waxy, large, dappled, variegated, green, or blue-green leaves of hostas look appealing outdoors, but you can also grow them indoors. This shade-loving houseplant needs the brightest spot in the home.

See expert hosta growing ideas, tricks, and tips here

10. Giant Bird of Paradise

Botanical Name: Strelitzia nicolai

This houseplant makes a statement with its large banana plant-like leaves. You can grow this indoors, where it receives at least 4-5 hours of bright indirect light daily. Discover more banana-like foliage houseplants here!

11. Monstera

Botanical Name: Monstera deliciosa

The Swiss cheese plant is the one to grow if you want to show off giant leaves to your friends! Use a well-draining medium and provide indirect light for the best growth.

Have a look at the best Monstera types here

12. Velvet Leaf Anthurium

Botanical Name: Anthurium magnificum

The velvety leaves of this houseplant can grow quite big, reaching 1-2 feet in length. For best growth, make sure it gets plenty of bright indirect light.

13. Cigar Plant

Botanical Name: Calathea lutea

This calathea makes a bold statement indoors with its banana-like leaves. Grow it in bright, indirect light, and the plant will surprise you with its enormous foliage!

Check out our article 24 Stunning Balcony Gardens of December 2021 here

  • Josie T. Suaybaguio
  • November 25, 2022 At 11:08 pm
  • Thanks for sharing us this beautiful big leaves plants.
  • Reply
  • Holeah Nanhuck
  • November 26, 2022 At 9:30 am
  • Marvelous
  • Reply

Thanks for sharing us this beautiful big leaves plants.

Marvelous

LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.