Azusa, California – Indoor plants are heading outdoors this season. Larger, lush plants that can typically reside indoors are becoming the new essential outdoor design accessory for turning your garden into an instant oasis.

“One of this season’s garden design trends is for high-end relaxation,” says Katie Tamony, marketing manager and trend scout for Monrovia. “This style involves using plants and furniture to create the ambiance of a luxury spa, upscale restaurant or boutique hotel right in your own backyard. It’s about developing soothing spaces and a relaxing atmosphere where you want to linger longer.

Adding indoor plants to outdoor spaces instantly elevates the space, providing a beautiful, sleek, upscale design feel. Warm green tones, interesting textures and intriguing pops of color promote feelings of calm relaxation and comfort that keeps the area cozy without sacrificing style.

Whether you bring your existing houseplants outside or purchase new varieties, they are sure to add interest to dining and outdoor living spaces. Indoor plants grown in Monrovia feature larger varieties in pots of 1 gallon or more, to create an instant impact indoors and outdoors. Here are some of our favorites:

Abidjan Rubber Factory
Ficus elastica ‘Abidjan’

Add a tropical touch to your patio with this eye-catching rubber plant. The Abidjan rubber plant features spectacular dark green leaves. New leaves begin with a bright red spike adding a striking splash of color.

Tineke Rubber Factory
Ficus elastica ‘Tineka’

The Tineke Rubber Plant can make an instant statement in your outdoor space. The leaves are a beautiful, inviting green with a white edge and a hint of blush. This Ficus will reach 6 feet but can be pruned to keep it the right size for your garden.

Burle Marx Calathea
Calathea burlearmii ‘Burle Marx’

Tap into the Dark Meets Light trend with Burle Marx Calathea. Cool blue and dark green striped leaves feature a beautiful purple underside that adds drama and contrast. This variety is low growing, perfect for low light areas.

Ginny Mini Monster
Rhaphidophora tetrasperma

If you’re looking to add height to your outdoor (or indoor) garden, Ginny Mini Monstera is a great choice. This fast growing plant adds an exotic design element to any space. Native to Thailand and Malaysia, it likes bright, filtered light and can grow over 6 feet tall if supported.

Shangri-La Philodendron
Philodendron bippinatifidum ‘SHANGRI-LA’ PP #32,524

The finely cut large leaves of Shangri-La Philodendron create the feeling of a lush tropical paradise. This strain stays compact, perfect for small spaces. It prefers bright, indirect light.

Angyo Star Tree Ivy
x Fatshedera lizei ‘Angiostar’

This combination of Fatsia and English ivy offers extra-large, rich green leaves edged in creamy white. Angyo Star is a wonderful potted plant that can be trained with a support to add privacy, define a space or grow a pillar. This modern climber will not spread aggressively and can be left outdoors in zones 8-11. It is also an excellent indoor plant.

jazzy jewel^® amber hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘RH-05’ PPAF

The hibiscus is an essential plant to create an exotic and tropical look in the garden. jazzy jewel^®, Monrovia’s exclusive hibiscus series, features brilliant jewel-toned flowers with glossy green foliage. Although hibiscus is generally not considered a houseplant, it can be brought indoors during the winter. If you live in a colder climate, place it near a sunny window for the off-season.

Visit your local garden center or Monrovia.com for more inspiration and information.

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Need more images or want to speak to a Monrovia expert? For more information or to schedule an interview, contact: Kathleen Hennessy, [email protected] or 952-224-2939 ext. 120

Look at our In pursuit of beauty video or access our Distinctive Plant Guide 2022 for more inspiration.

About Monrovia
Inspired by the beauty of plants, gardens and landscapes everywhere, Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. founded Monrovia in 1926 to be a leading grower of shrubs and trees. Monrovia works with plant breeders around the world to introduce improved plant varieties to North America. Monrovia plants bloom once planted to beautify gardens and landscapes. Please visit Monrovia.com to find out more.