Create your oasis

A palm beside the patio, a path among plants with large leaves or a green corner in the living room. Exotic plants give your home and garden a character of their own. Even on a balcony or in a small space, you can start with just a few plants. The examples on this page offer ideas for a green space that suits your taste and the space you have available.

A garden full of greenery

In a lush garden, different leaf shapes complement one another. Large leaves stand out beside the delicate foliage of ferns. Palms add height, while shorter plants fill out the planting beneath them. Repeating a few species in different areas can bring a sense of calm to the overall design. Plants with similar needs for light, soil and water work well together.

A path through the planting invites you to explore the garden. You can build up this kind of lush garden gradually. The mature size of the plants gives an idea of how much space they will need, including along a path.

Space for striking shapes

In this garden, the rounded crowns of the yuccas immediately catch the eye. With space around them, their trunks and leaf shapes are clearly visible. A single striking palm or yucca surrounded by shorter plants can make an attractive focal point. An open area of lawn or patio beside it helps the plant stand out even more.

Enjoying the greenery

Plants along the edge of the patio bring the greenery closer. From the covered seating area in the photo, you look out between palms and bamboo into the garden. Taller plants at the sides of a seating area can frame the view. Shorter plants between them keep the view of the rest of the garden open.

A green corner at home

In the interior shown in the photo, the palms stand right around the seating area. You can bring the same idea into your own living room with one larger houseplant beside an armchair or a few smaller plants on a low cabinet. Pots that complement your décor help the greenery fit naturally into your interior. The right position also depends on the plants’ light requirements.

What suits your space?

The conditions in your home or garden and the time you would like to spend on care help determine which plants are right for you. The product information can help you compare species and their suitability for indoor or outdoor use. For outdoor plants, winter hardiness and any winter protection they may need are also important. You can find more care tips in our knowledge base.

Curious to see which plants might suit your own oasis? You can take your time browsing our palms, exotic plants, ferns and desert plants.