House Plants for Bright Spots

How to choose the best indoor plants for sunny rooms

There really is a house plant for every sunny spot in your home. Try our slow-growing cactus mix for a bright windowsill and, if you want a dramatic display, opt for striking plants like Begonia maculata and Strelitzia ‘Bird of Paradise’.

Not sure which plants to choose for different rooms in your home? See our horticultural team’s top five house plants for helpful suggestions including what to grow in a sunny conservatory. There’s more help in our Frequently Asked Questions below.

Which house plants are best for hanging baskets?

Ceropegia linearis subsp. Woodii is a great choice for a hanging basket, along with Senecio ‘String of Pearls’ and Senecio ‘String of Teardrops’. Alternatively, why not try our Kokodama Green Hanging Mix?

Are any house plants scented?

Add another dimension to your house plant displays by choosing scented varieties, such as one of the mini citrus trees (orange, mandarin, grapefruit, or lime). They will fill your home with a light, fresh and attractive scent reminiscent of the Mediterranean. Flowering from June to October, Gardenia blooms have an exquisite scent while the rare and unusual Brighamia insignis has sweet-smelling yellow flowers over a long period.

Are there any drought-tolerant house plants for bright spots?

Haworthia are ideal for coping with drought conditions and we have a ‘Hybrid Mix’ collection that’s ideal for a mini bowl garden. Brighamia insignis can also tolerate water stress and a dry atmosphere.