Growing houseplants with big leaves are in trend and if you’re looking for some options, select one of these 13 indoor plants with large foliage!
Surprised and bemused after reading this ridiculous title? Well, according to one study, an average male human head circumference can be around 22 inches. Relatively, there are many houseplants that have far larger leaves compared to your head! This is why our editor named this post Plants’ Leaves that are Bigger than Your Head!
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 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!
