Bring the Bush Indoors 🌿
Love Indoor Plants? Make It Native!
Looking to liven up your home with greenery that reflects Australia’s unique flora? 🌱 Often, we overlook native plants when choosing indoor beauties, assuming they won’t adapt to indoor life. But guess what? Many Australian natives make stunning and hardy indoor plants—with the bonus of being better suited to our local climate!
Here’s why it’s worth going native indoors:
Low Maintenance: Natives are often accustomed to thriving in tough conditions, making them fuss-free.
Unique Beauty: These plants have a charm that can’t be matched by imported varieties.
Eco-Friendly: Choosing natives supports our biodiversity and reduces the demand for imported plants.
Switch out the same old exotics with these Aussie alternatives for a fresh, sustainable twist:
Randia (Native Gardenia):
Forget the fussy Fiddle Leaf Fig—Randia offers glossy, lush leaves and occasional delicate white flowers. Perfect for making a statement!
Kangaroo Fern (Microsorum pustulatum):
A gorgeous alternative to Peace Lilly and Boston Ferns, this beauty features quirky, textured fronds that thrive in bright, indirect light.
Alocasia brisbanensis (Native Elephant Ears):
Love dramatic leaves? This lush alternative to exotic Alocasias will wow you with its bold, arrow-shaped foliage.
Cordyline petiolaris (Broad-leaf Palm Lily):
Swap your Happy Plant for this striking native! Its vibrant foliage brings a tropical feel indoors without compromising on sustainability.
Image sources: Mallee Design, Spruce
🌞 Pro Tip: These natives enjoy filtered light, minimal drafts, and a bit of humidity—making bathrooms and kitchens an excellent choice for their new home.
Visit us at Bonville Nursery to find your perfect indoor native, and let us show you how to care for them like a pro. Let’s bring the bush indoors and create eco-friendly oases in every home. 🌿
