Tropical brings a lush jungle atmosphere indoors with large leaves and an abundance of greenery. In this style guide, you'll discover which plants give your interior a holiday feeling all year round.
The most important thing in 30 seconds
+Tropical is all about lush greenery, large leaves, and exotic shapes
+Choose large-leaf statement plants like Monstera and Strelitzia
+Banana plants and palms add volume and a jungle feel
+Work with layers and different heights for a full look
+Combine plants with diverse leaf shapes
+Natural pots and baskets complete the tropical vibe
What is Tropical
Tropical is an interior style that revolves around a lush jungle atmosphere with large leaves, exotic shapes, and an abundance of greenery. It brings a holiday feeling indoors all year round and transforms your living room into a warm, vibrant oasis. Here, plants are not an accent, but the main protagonists.
Where many interior styles focus on less, tropical is about more. You work with volume and layers: a substantial Monstera in the corner, a banana plant quickly gaining height, palms softly filling the space, and Philodendrons completing the lower layer. The contrast between split, feathered, and broad leaves gives the whole arrangement depth and rhythm.
In this style guide, we show which plants and plant types suit a tropical interior, share our top 5 from the collection, and provide concrete styling tips. You'll learn how to play with heights and leaf shapes and how to fill empty spots so that the greenery truly blends into one another.
Whether you want to transform your entire interior into a green jungle or simply seek a lush corner, here you'll find the green foundation for an exuberant and exotic home. Discover the complete tropical collection and create your own jungle.
Characteristics of the Tropical style
The building blocks that make a Tropical interior recognizable.
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Large, dramatic leaves
Tropical is about size and shape. Monstera, Strelitzia and banana plants set the tone instantly with their bold, graphic leaves and turn every corner into a focal point.
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Lush and layered green
The style thrives on volume. Putting together plants of different heights and leaf shapes creates a layered jungle look that feels full and lush.
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Exotic and lush atmosphere
Tropical brings the holiday feeling indoors. The abundance of green and the exotic shapes give your interior a warm, relaxed look all year round.
Which plants suit Tropical
Large-leaved statement plants
Hoogte, 120 to 200 cm
A Monstera or Strelitzia with bold, graphic leaves works like living art. These plants fill a corner generously and instantly set the tropical tone.
Banana plants and Musa
Hoogte, 80 to 220 cm
With its broad, fresh green leaves the banana plant instantly creates a lush jungle effect. A fast grower that adds volume and brings a room to life.
Palms for a jungle feel
Hoogte, 100 to 260 cm
Areca, Kentia and Caryota bring airy, feathered fronds that softly fill a space. Palms add height and a relaxed, tropical line to the whole.
Climbing Philodendrons and Alocasia
Hoogte, 80 to 170 cm
Philodendrons and Alocasia add texture and layering with striking leaf shapes and climbing power. Ideal for filling the lower layer of your tropical composition.
Top 5 plants for a Tropical interior
Our favourite plants for a Tropical interior, picked by our styling experts, with the reason each one works.
The Monstera Deliciosa is the face of the tropical style. Its large, split leaves give an instant jungle feel and at 140 cm the plant fills a corner without dominating the room.
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With its broad, fresh green leaves the banana plant brings a lush holiday feeling. A fast grower that adds volume and builds up the tropical layers perfectly.
The Strelitzia Reginae combines sleek, upright leaves with the promise of exotic flowers. An elegant focal point that adds height and character to your tropical composition.
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The Philodendron Selloum adds texture at eye level with its deeply cut leaves. Ideal as a layered base among larger plants for a full jungle effect.
With its airy, feathered fronds the Areca palm adds a soft tropical line. It fills space calmly and completes the layered look.
Styling tips for Tropical
Do
Combine plants with different leaf shapes
Place plants with large split leaves next to feathery palms and sleek Strelitzia. The contrast in shape makes the tropical look layered and lively.
Do
Go for volume and layers
Work with plants of different heights to build a layered jungle. Place lower plants in front of taller specimens so the look feels full and lush.
Do
Choose one large statement plant per corner
Give each corner of the room a bold focal point such as a Monstera or banana plant. It anchors the tropical mood and gives the smaller plants a home.
Don't
Avoid plants that are too small
Loose mini plants disappear in a tropical interior and make the look messy. Choose fewer plants instead, but large ones with impact.
Don't
Not too clean and minimalist
Tropical thrives on abundance. An overly sparse, empty look undermines the lush mood, so dare to fill and combine.
Don't
Avoid bare spots between plants
Open gaps between your plants break the jungle effect. Fill the lower layer with Philodendrons or a palm so the greenery flows together.
Frequently asked questions about Tropical
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Tropical style.
Which plants suit a tropical interior?+
Choose plants with large, dramatic leaves and an exotic shape. Monstera, Strelitzia, banana plants, palms and Philodendrons are classics. Combine different leaf shapes and heights for a layered jungle effect.
How much light do tropical plants need?+
Most tropical plants like plenty of indirect light. Place them near a window but out of the harsh midday sun. A {plant} grows best in a bright spot without direct burning rays.
How do I keep a tropical plant healthy indoors?+
Tropical plants like a humid environment. Water regularly as soon as the top layer of soil is dry, mist the foliage now and then and keep them away from cold draughts and heat sources.
How many plants do I need for a tropical look?+
A tropical interior is about volume, so dare to combine. Work with clusters of three to five plants of different heights per zone and fill the lower layer so the look feels full.
Which pots suit a tropical interior?+
Choose natural materials such as woven baskets, terracotta and earth tones. They support the lush mood and let the green of your {plant} take the lead.
Are tropical plants suitable for beginners?+
Many tropical plants are surprisingly easy. A Monstera or Philodendron forgives a missed watering and grows fast, so you see results quickly. Start with a few robust species and expand from there.
Can I create a tropical interior in a small space too?+
Absolutely. In a small space choose a few larger statement plants instead of many small ones and play with height. That creates a full jungle feel without feeling cramped.
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