20+ Elegant Indoor Plants with Large Leaves

1. Round-Leaf Calathea

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Botanical Name: Calathea orbifolia

The large orb-shaped, really wide, leathery foliage with creamy light-green ᵴtriƥes 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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