Plants are a great way to brighten up your restaurant. Plants can help create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. These days, restaurant goers take preference over restaurants that provide them with the full experience. While the food is the main star of the show, the décor and venue itself helps give the ultimate experience. Plants are a great element to incorporate into any space, from your home to your business. They work to liven up the space, create a more inviting atmosphere, purify the air, and help with sound control. In our latest blog, we share the top 5 best plants for restaurants.

Aglaonema Silver Bay

Aglaonema Silver Bay is one of the top popular decorative indoor spaces. They are a full-bodied plant with beautiful gray-green leaves. Aglaonema Silver Bay are easy to care for and require very little to survive. They thrive with minimal watering and can tolerate low light conditions better than most plants. Aglaonema Silver Bay are ideal for spaces that receive medium to low indirect light, such as dark corner spaces.

Dracaena Carmen

Another excellent indoor plant is the Dracaena Carmen. It is a long and stalky plant that can look great in any space, especially in spaces with tall ceilings. Dracaena Carmen have long green leaves with a yellow gradient in the middle. They thrive in rooms with bright and indirect light. Dracaena Carmen can look great alone or group with other plants for added appeal.

5 Best Plants for Restaurants

Pothos

Pothos, also known known as “Devils Ivy”, is among one of the top indoor plants used in biophilic designs. They are a tropical vine plant that thrives in low light spaces. Pothos are notable for their shiny and heart-shaped leaves. Interior designers love incorporating them into their designs due to their versatility.

A simply clipping can serve as beautiful center piece and an entire pot of it as serve as a hanging decorative element. Additionally, they come in a wide variety of cultivated varieties. Common varieties include pothos marble queen and pothos n’joy.

Philodendron Monstera

The next on our list of excellent indoor plants is a Philodendron Monstera. They are a climbing, evergreen perennial vines adored for their large and waxy leaves. Philodendron Monstera are commonly known are the Swiss-Cheese plant, they have perforated leaves with thick plant stems. Their large leaves create a dramatic backdrop perfect to create the ultimate “wow” factor.  Philodendron Monstera are ideal in med-high light spaces.

Bird of Paradise

The last item on our list is none other than the bird of paradise. The bird of paradise is a classic. It has long and elegant leaves. They can stand anywhere from 3 feet to 8 feet tall. They are fast-growing and relatively easy to care for. Bird of Paradise does well in medium to high light and are ideal for restaurants with nice big open windows.

Plant Designers Designers

The five best plants for restaurants include Aglaonema Silver Bay, Dracaena Carmen, Pothos, Philodendron Monstera, and Bird of Paradise. Designers love them for their versatility and ease of care. Need help designing your space? Reach out to one of our team members at Greenleaf IPS. Call at (858) 488-0611 today. Our team can help you create the ultimate green space for your customers.