You are the “Design Based Plant Parent"!

The DBPP can be found in their gorgeously curated home filled with pieces (both living and inanimate) that they adore. You use plants to elevate your space, because you feel like they bring an aesthetically pleasing addition to your home.

The structural elements of their leaves and blooms are what draw you to them, and you find all of the leaf patterns mesmerizing, like living art. You are up to speed on all the current interior design trends and use plants to achieve your greatest design dreams. 

You’re amazing at:

Using your eye for design to create a cozy & gorgeous home

Seeing potential for plants as living art in a way most cannot

Having a home that all your friends drool over! 

You likely struggle with:

Unhappy or dead plants: it might be tough for you to prioritize your plants needs over your design desires. 

Tip: Make sure that you understand your lighting environment and choose the right plants for the lighting of the location you want to style them in.

If you need help- check out my free Understanding Natural Light Worksheet which will help you achieve clarity. 

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And now what you’ve been waiting for! 

The Design Based List of Dream Plants!

Plants with structural elements or interesting leaf shapes and colors are going to delight your inner designer. Variegation will also be your bestie for bringing unique tones and hues to your space.

General Plant Names to look for:

General Plant Names to Look for: Monstera, Ficus, Pepperomia, Philodendron, Ferns, Anthurium But I’ve got specific species I love displayed here, too!

How this list works:

Plants are broken down based on lighting requirements, and then size.I’ve given you both common and scientific names to help you ID them at your local plant shops. Don’t be afraid to ask for help! The pink plants are usually easier to find. 

PS: If you struggle with understanding your natural indoor light, check out my free download.

Hanging or Trellis

Big Plants

Medium/Small Plants
 

Low Light

Big Plants 

Medium/Small Plants 


Medium Light

Big Plants
  • Peruvian Apple Cactus Cereus peruvianus
  • Large Barrel Cactus Echinocactus and Ferrocactus
  • Milk Tree Euphorbia trigona
  • Snake plant Sansevieria laurentii
  • Red Variegated Rubber Plant Ficus elastica ‘Belize’
  • White Variegated Rubber Plant Ficus elastica ‘Tineke’
  • Sansevieria trifasciata
  • Weeping Fig Ficus Benjamina ‘Danielle’
  • Variegated Weeping Fig Ficus benjamina ‘Samantha’

Medium/Small Plants 


High Light

The Design Based Plant Parent Toolkit

Here are some Design Based Plant Parent essentials that will help set you up for success!

No need to hide this stylish watering can, use it as decor! Urban Jungle can double provide design inspo as well as enrich your coffee table. This Soltech grow light will blend in with any aesthetic. Make sure you have enough light for your plants with this PAR meter.  Click the images or the button below to shop my curated storefront for you! 

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Want to use your plants as a happiness booster?

Try this Growing Joy™ Practice:

Practice: Grow Plants that Bloom (I’ve got an entire podcast about them!)

Forget spending weekly $$ on florals, just buy houseplants that bloom and enjoy blooms year round! It’s scientifically proven that humans love the sight of flowers, so many sure you keep blooming houseplants around to delight your eyes and your heart. 

View the photo inspo below of my favorite blooming plants:

If you believe in “plant care is self care”, you’ll love my book. Snag it here!

  • Euphorbia
  • Cyclamin 
  • African Violets
  • Begonia
  • Holiday Cactus
  • Peace Lily
  • Anthurium
  • Hoya

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Alright you Design-Based Plant Parent, You— I’ll leave you here! Happy shopping!

I’ll be sliding into your inbox over the next few weeks, bringing you more plant care education and inspiration tailored specifically for YOU!

In the meantime, feel free to connect with me on socials @growingjoywithmaria!

Your new best plant friend, 

Maria

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