Monstera deliciosa

House plants have always been a big trend in interiors. I am totally taken in by this trend and really feel that it just takes a single house plant to breathe life into a space. My personal favourites are succulents but there are certain house plants which makes me add to my collection and the one I want most at the moment are the split leaf Philodendron plant (Monstera deliciosa). This wonderful plant has striking heart-shaped foliage and is quite easy to grow and maintain. It can be used as a focal point in any interior garden. It is a climber and in its native habitat, Central America it can grow up to a height of almost 70 ft by attaching itself to the trunks of the majestic trees in the rainforest. It is a personal favourite of many interior stylists and plant lovers across the world and its beautiful heart-shaped leaves has inspired artists, textile designers and ceramicists alike.

Let’s take a look at this amazing plant and a few really stylish spaces where this plant has managed to steal the limelight…….

The stunning split leaf Philodendron…. http://www.popsugar.com

A place of pride in this airy kitchen, it does not matter whether it is a small or big plant…..it’s always eye-catching. http://www.thedesignfiles.net

Don’t want to bring in the whole plant…..just try the leaves, it’s equally striking!! http://www.leifshop.com

It really is an amazing plant…. http://www.apartmenttherapy.com

The split leaf Philodendron looks really sculptural against this chequered rug…… http://www.pinterest.com

These are statement making plants and if you have the space the sky is the limit….. http://www.apartmenttherapy.com

The leafs of the Monstera deliciosa are truly magnificent with all its heart-shaped splendour and is a top favourite amongst designers and florists for single leaf arrangements without flowers……a single leaf is all you will need.