Plant Selection Guide

From Palms to Figs, get to know some of the plants we work with based on their varying light needs. These are the building blocks of Lush Living Walls and Lush Plants.


Low Light Plants

 
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Bamboo Palm

Elegant and tropical, the Bamboo Palm thrives in low-light interiors and naturally filters common air pollutants. Its feathery fronds bring a lush, resort-like feel to offices and lobbies.

 
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Dracaena Lemon Lime 

The cheerful yellow-green striped foliage of the Dracaena Lemon Lime brightens shaded spaces with minimal care. One of the most forgiving plants for busy commercial environments.

 
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Chinese Evergreen

Renowned for its striking variegated leaves in shades of green and silver, the Chinese Evergreen excels in low-light interiors. A top choice for conference rooms and interior hallways.

 
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Dracaena Marginata

With dramatic, sword-like leaves edged in deep red, the Marginata adds bold architectural character to any interior. Highly adaptable and tolerant of low light and infrequent watering.

 
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Dracaena Janet Craig

The Janet Craig features glossy, deep-green strap-like leaves that create a sculptural statement in low-light spaces. It also ranks among the top NASA-rated air-purifying plants for enclosed environments.

 
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Kentia Palm

A timeless classic, the Kentia Palm brings graceful, arching fronds to spaces where other palms struggle. Ideal for upscale lobbies and hotel interiors seeking an elegant tropical accent in lower light.

 
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Peace Lily

The Peace Lily's glossy dark foliage and white blooms make it one of the few flowering plants that thrives in low light. It also ranks among the best plants for removing airborne toxins from indoor spaces.

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Philodendron

Lush and fast-growing, Philodendrons adapt readily to low light with their large, heart-shaped leaves. They bring a tropical, verdant energy to any corner of a commercial or residential interior.

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Pothos

Nearly indestructible, Pothos trails beautifully from shelves and planters in even the lowest-light conditions. Its variegated green and gold foliage adds life to the most challenging interior spots.

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Snake Plant

One of the toughest plants in our collection, the Snake Plant tolerates neglect, low light, and irregular watering with ease. Its upright, architectural form makes it a favorite for modern office environments.

 

 

Medium Light Plants

 
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Bromeliad

Bromeliads bring a burst of bold color with vivid flower spikes that can last several months. Their exotic tropical appearance makes them a favorite accent plant for reception areas and retail spaces.

 
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Dieffenbachia

Known for its large, patterned leaves in cream and green, Dieffenbachia adds instant lushness to medium-light interiors. It grows quickly and creates a striking visual impact with minimal care.

 
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Ivy

English Ivy's cascading vines are perfect for hanging baskets, shelf edges, and living wall accents in medium light. Its classic look softens hard architectural lines and adds a timeless natural touch.

 
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Pygmy Date Palm

The Pygmy Date Palm offers elegant arching fronds on a slender trunk, fitting beautifully in medium-light lobbies and atriums. Its refined tropical profile suits upscale commercial and residential interiors alike.

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Calathea

Calatheas are prized for their stunning, intricately patterned leaves in greens, purples, and creams. They thrive in the indirect light of offices and commercial spaces while adding a vibrant artistic element.

 
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Fish Tail Palm

With distinctive fishtail-shaped leaflets, this palm creates a bold, dramatic statement in medium-light spaces. Its unusual texture makes it a standout choice for design-forward interiors.

 
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Philodendron 

In medium-light environments, larger Philodendron varieties like the split-leaf create impressive, tropical focal points with their dramatic foliage. Their vigorous growth and adaptability make them a staple of statement plantscaping installations.

 
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Schefflera

The Schefflera's umbrella-like clusters of glossy leaflets bring a bold tropical presence to medium-light spaces. A reliable performer in offices and commercial lobbies, it grows steadily with very little fuss.

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Grape Ivy

Grape Ivy's graceful, trailing vines and distinctive three-lobed leaves make it an ideal choice for hanging displays and green wall accents. It adapts well to the variable light conditions of most indoor spaces.

 
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Rhapis Palm

The Rhapis Palm is one of the most elegant palms for indoor use, with its fan-shaped leaves and multi-stemmed bamboo-like canes. It thrives in medium light and suits formal or refined interior settings beautifully.

 
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White Butterfly

The White Butterfly Syngonium features soft, arrowhead-shaped leaves in creamy white and pale green, adding a delicate, airy quality to any space. Its compact, low-maintenance nature makes it ideal for desk tops and accent plantings.

 
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Ponytail Palm

Despite its name, the Ponytail Palm is technically a succulent, storing water in its distinctive swollen base. Its long, curling leaves and sculptural trunk create a playful, eye-catching focal point in medium-light interiors.

 

 

High Light Plants

 
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Chinese Fan Palm

The Chinese Fan Palm showcases large, fan-shaped fronds that create a dramatic, tropical canopy in bright spaces. Perfect for sunlit atriums, courtyards, and high-ceilinged lobbies where it can truly shine.

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Croton

Crotons are among the most vibrant foliage plants available, displaying leaves in striking combinations of red, yellow, orange, and green. They thrive in bright light and make bold, colorful statements in sun-drenched interiors.

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Rubber Plant

The Rubber Plant's large, glossy leaves in deep burgundy or rich green make it one of the most striking high-light houseplants. It grows into an impressive indoor tree and is exceptionally easy to maintain.

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Column Fiddle Leaf Fig

The Column Fiddle Leaf Fig is a narrow, upright variety perfect for tight spaces that still need a tall, dramatic focal point. Its large, violin-shaped leaves bring classic botanical elegance to bright interior environments.

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Standard Fiddle Leaf Fig

The Standard Fiddle Leaf Fig has become an icon of modern interior design, with its large, lush, fiddle-shaped leaves. It loves bright, indirect light and rewards proper placement with lush, dramatic foliage.

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Ficus Alii

The Ficus Alii features long, slender leaves that give it a more graceful, refined look than the classic Ficus. Less finicky about leaf drop than its relatives, it's an excellent choice for bright commercial spaces.

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Ficus

The classic Ficus is a versatile and beautiful tree that brings a full, lush canopy to bright interior spaces. With the right placement and consistent watering, it rewards its caretakers with vigorous, verdant growth.

 

 

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