Industrial style plants

Industrial style plants such as Yucca rostrata, ponytail palm, snake plant, tree aloe and branched dragon tree have a graphic shape that suits concrete, steel and brick. Most need little water and like bright light.

What makes a plant industrial

An industrial interior has raw materials: a concrete floor, steel window frames, black metal, old wood and often a high ceiling. Soft, bushy plants disappear in a space like that. You want plants with a clear silhouette, such as a bare stem with a crown, thick fleshy leaves or a graphic shape. A plant like that stands in the room like a sculpture.

Which plants to choose

Dracaena marginata: thin, curved stems with tufts of narrow leaves, branched up to 220 cm. Also the 160 cm Dracaena Anita.
Schefflera arboricola as a tree of 180 and 190 cm, or the umbrella plant up to 200 cm.
Yucca rostrata: a round ball of blue-grey leaves on a trunk, from 80 to 170 cm.
Ponytail palm (Beaucarnea): a thick base with a tuft of drooping leaves, also with several stems.
Cacti and succulents: the 120 cm Opuntia, Euphorbia trigona in green and red, and the tree aloe.
Sansevieria and Ficus elastica Abidjan with dark, glossy leaves.

Spots and pots

A tall Dracaena or Schefflera fills the space next to a steel staircase or in front of a large steel-framed window. In a loft with a high ceiling you can group two or three plants of different heights. A sansevieria or ponytail palm suits a desk or a low windowsill. Choose pots in concrete or concrete look, black metal, zinc or anthracite ceramic. Your plant comes in a nursery pot, and you choose the decorative pot separately. If the pot stands on a cold concrete floor, put it on feet or a wooden board so the roots do not get cold. For more inspiration, read industrial interior style.

Little care needed

Many industrial plants store water in their stem or leaves. Sansevieria, ponytail palm, Yucca rostrata, cactus and aloe need little water. Only water when the soil is almost completely dry and never leave water in the pot. Dracaena and Schefflera want water a little more often, as soon as the top layer of soil is dry. Most of these plants like a bright spot. You will find tips per type in the Dracaena care guide.

Delivery

In the Netherlands your plant arrives within 4 to 5 working days, upright in a sturdy plant box. Delivery in the Netherlands is free from €99. If anything is damaged in transit, send us a photo and we will send a new plant free of charge. We measure height from the bottom of the pot to the tallest leaf.

Frequently asked questions

Which plants suit an industrial interior?

Plants with a clean or graphic shape work best, such as Dracaena marginata, Schefflera on a stem, Yucca rostrata, ponytail palm, sansevieria and cacti. They stand out against concrete, steel and brick, where soft, bushy plants tend to disappear.

Which pot suits industrial plants?

Pots in concrete or concrete look, black metal, zinc or anthracite ceramic suit an industrial interior well. Choose a simple shape without decoration. The plant comes in a nursery pot, so you choose the decorative pot separately.

Which industrial plant needs little water?

Sansevieria, ponytail palm (Beaucarnea), Yucca rostrata, cactus and tree aloe store water and can go a long time without. Only water when the soil is almost completely dry. For these plants, too much water is a bigger risk than too little.

Which large plant suits a loft with a high ceiling?

A branched 220 cm Dracaena marginata or a 190 cm Schefflera tree fills the height well. Group two or three plants of different heights, so they do not look lost in a large space.

What is a sculptural plant?

A sculptural plant has a striking, almost statue-like shape, such as a thick trunk, twisted branches or a round ball of leaves. Examples are the ponytail palm, Yucca rostrata, the Opuntia cactus and Euphorbia trigona. One such plant is often enough in a room.

Which plants work in an industrial interior?

Choose sculptural, sturdy plants with character. Dracaena, Beaucarnea, sansevieria, cacti and Yucca are classics. Combine them with raw materials such as concrete and steel for a bold loft look.

Which pots suit an industrial style?

Choose pots in concrete, raw metal or steel in dark and neutral shades. These materials reinforce the raw character and make the green of your plant stand out.

Which plants are low-maintenance for a loft?

Sansevieria, Yucca, Beaucarnea and cacti need little water and cope well with changing conditions. Ideal for a loft where you do not want to tend to your plants every day.

How much light do industrial plants need?

Many industrial plants like a bright spot but also tolerate somewhat less light. A plant does well by a window with indirect light. Cacti and Yucca, on the other hand, want a sunny spot.

How many plants do I need for an industrial look?

Industrial style is about impact, not numbers. Choose a few large, sculptural plants and give them room. Two to three striking plants in a space are often enough.

Ficus Elastica Abidjan stem, 150 cm, in planter Elho Jazz Round wit in a bright living room

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