What plants look best by floor-to-ceiling windows? Top picks
A floor-to-ceiling window indoors not only lets in plenty of natural light, making the room feel more spacious and bright, but also creates a wonderful growing environment for plants. Here are a few plants that are well suited to being placed by a floor-to-ceiling window.
Fiddle-Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata): The fiddle-leaf fig is famous for its large, distinctive leaves. The leaves are shaped like a violin, and having one at home brings plenty of tropical flair. It especially loves a spot with abundant light, and the bright, indirect light by a floor-to-ceiling window is simply its favorite. Note, though, that the fiddle-leaf fig is sensitive to temperature and has poor cold tolerance; the temperature best suited to its growth is between 15°C and 25°C. When caring for it, make sure the soil drains well, otherwise the roots rot easily.
Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa): The Swiss cheese plant has very unusual leaf shapes, with many irregular holes and splits, making it a stylish foliage plant. Although it tolerates shade, if it is placed in a bright spot near a floor-to-ceiling window, its leaves become even more emerald green and glossy. The Swiss cheese plant grows quickly, so it needs enough space for its branches and leaves to spread. In everyday care, keep the soil moist and mist the leaves often to raise the air humidity, otherwise the leaf tips dry out easily.
Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae): The scientific name of the bird of paradise is Strelitzia reginae. Its leaves are large and long, oval in shape, and lush green all year round. The bird of paradise loves a sunny environment, and the light conditions by a floor-to-ceiling window are good for its flower-bud differentiation and blooming. While it is growing, keep the soil consistently moist and provide plenty of fertilizer. The bird of paradise has a unique flower shape and an elegant air; placed at home, it brings romance and liveliness.
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum): The spider plant's leaves are slender, long and very soft; from the leaf axils it sends out runners, and at the tips of the stems small plantlets appear, hanging in the air like little flowers. It is not demanding about light, and a bit of indirect light by a floor-to-ceiling window is enough for it to grow well. The spider plant is a champion at purifying the air and can absorb many harmful gases in the home, which is why it is called a "green purifier." It is also easy to grow; keep the soil moist and fertilize it regularly, and it will grow lush and full.
Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata): The snake plant's leaves are straight, stiff and upright, with distinctive markings on them, like the pattern on a tiger's tail, and they are a pleasure to look at. It is highly adaptable, tolerating drought and partial shade, and it grows well whether in a bright spot by a floor-to-ceiling window or in a slightly shaded spot. The snake plant can also purify the air, absorbing harmful substances such as formaldehyde and benzene. When caring for it, do not water too much; keep the soil on the dry side, otherwise the roots rot easily from waterlogged soil.
Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens): The areca palm has very dense branches and leaves, with pinnately parted fronds that spread out in all directions. It likes a warm, humid, sunny environment, and the light and ventilation by a floor-to-ceiling window are good for its growth. The areca palm is also quite good at purifying the air; it can raise air humidity and remove harmful microorganisms from the air. When growing it, keep the soil consistently moist, fertilize regularly, and be careful not to let it get cold.
In short, placing these plants by the floor-to-ceiling window not only makes the home more beautiful but also improves indoor air quality, so go ahead and set them up!