Decorative plants

Architectural split leaves that turn a plain corner into the focal point of a room.

• medium light
• beginner care
• indoor

Nearly unkillable upright form with gold-edged blades; survives dim corners.

• low light
• beginner care
• indoor

White sail-like blooms above glossy foliage, and it tells you when it's thirsty.

• low light
• beginner care
• indoor

Blazing magenta bracts for walls, gates and terraces through the hot months.

• bright light
• moderate care
• outdoor

Waxy dark-green stems that hold form for weeks without water or sunlight.

• low light
• beginner care
• indoor

Soft feathered fronds that humidify a room and are safe around pets.

• bright light
• moderate care
• both