Plants for the Kitchen
Most people just use the kitchen for cooking, and we think that’s a waste — our selection of kitchen-ready indoor house plants bring a bit of beauty to an unloved space.
Once you’ve found your new friends, get them some gorgeous indoor pots and plant stands so they look their best.
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A well-lit kitchen
Rick, one of our corn plants (or Dracaena fragrans), is an impressive indoor plant who thrives on minimal attention and in many light conditions. With just a bit of care, he’ll grow tall and strong — and can even sprout small, white flowers if you’re very lucky.
If you're nervous about the responsibilities of plant parenting, then we recommend adopting a succulent as a starter plant. These guys are fiercely independent and mostly self-sufficient, making them ideal for the forgetful gardener. Suri is the perfect low maintenance addition to your kitchen counter
Aloe vera is probably one of the best-known houseplants. The gel inside his leaves is famously used for soothing burns, which makes Franky the ideal plant to have around when cooking.
Don’t be fooled by his pretty face: Fidel is a tough guy who can cope with less-than-perfect conditions. Fidel the fiddle-leaf fig will give your space that tropical look with his lyre-shaped leaves, whether that's on the kitchen counter or brightening up an empty corner.
A dimly lit kitchen
When the heat rises in the kitchen, Pippa the peace lily can add a bit of zen to your space thanks to her soft, dark green foliage and year-round flowers. She prefers a shady spot, making her a great option to brighten up any low lit kitchen.
She's got it, yeah, baby, she's got it. Known as Venus hair fern for the way her delicate long leaves gently waft in the breeze, Venus is the perfect kitchen addition as she thrives in steamy conditions.
Theodora, the String of nickels, helps build the perfect rainforest at home. She loves moist air and as she’s used to living in the shade of the forest, she doesn’t need much light. She’ll enjoy living in a low lit, steamy kitchen and is perfect for the less confident plant parent.
