Bring the Summer Vibes Indoors: A Tropical Jungle at Home

Who says you need a beach or a tropical island to soak up those summer vibes? With the right mix of indoor plants, you can bring sunshine, serenity, and a whole lot of green right into your living space.

Whether you're a seasoned plant parent or a total newbie, there’s a plant for every corner of your home—and yes, even for your porch or balcony. Play with textures, heights, and leaf shapes to create your own indoor (and outdoor) paradise. 

Indoor Jungle Essentials

Let’s start with the green squad that thrives indoors and gives your home that lush, "I-live-in-a-resort" feel.

• ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
  This plant is practically indestructible. It’s sleek, glossy, and only needs water every now and then. Great for low-light rooms and people with busy schedules (or forgetful watering habits).

• Monstera
  Ah, the classic “Swiss cheese plant.” With its dramatic, holey leaves, the Monstera adds instant tropical flair. Let it climb or trail—it’ll look stunning either way.

• Philodendrons (all the varieties!)
  From heart-leaf to velvet-leaf to the dramatic Selloum, philodendrons are incredibly versatile and forgiving. They’ll climb, trail, or bush out depending on your mood (and your pruning skills).

• Snake Plant (Sansevieria)
  Standing tall with its bold, architectural lines, the snake plant is the perfect statement piece. Bonus: it’s a nighttime oxygen-producer, so it's great in bedrooms!

• Peace Lily
  Elegant and easygoing, peace lilies offer lush green leaves and beautiful white blooms. They’ll even give you a little wilt-warning when they’re thirsty—how polite!

• Anthuriums
  Want color year-round? Anthuriums have you covered with their glossy red, pink, or white heart-shaped flowers. They look fake, but they’re very real—and totally fabulous.

Summer on the Porch or Balcony

Your outdoor space deserves love too. Even the tiniest balcony can be transformed into a mini tropical escape.

• Boston Fern
  The ultimate hanging plant! These feathery, vibrant ferns thrive in humid environments and make your porch look like a scene out of a rainforest.

• Hibiscus
  Nothing screams “vacation” like a hibiscus in full bloom. These beauties boast bold, colorful flowers and can handle the heat as long as you keep them watered and happy.