Just because you live in an apartment, it doesn’t mean that you can’t create a bohemian haven of greenery. Even if you’re tight on space, there’s a plant with the ability to give your rooms an appealing boost. Some plants actually thrive in an apartment environment, so all you need to do is choose the right ones to bring that luscious jungle look into your home.

If you want to add some extra life to your living quarters, read our guide on the five best indoor plants.

Devil’s Ivy

With its gorgeous arrow-shaped leaves and lush trailing nature, this easy-care plant is perfect for the home. It can grow to a couple of metres, which means it will look incredible in a hanging basket or on a high shelf, cascading down towards the floor. Alternatively, for a real jungle look, you could train the vines to climb around a window by attaching them to hooks.

One of the best things about Devil’s Ivy is that it’s very hard to kill, which is ideal if you don’t have a green thumb. It will put up with quite a bit of neglect, so you’ll never have to worry about occasionally forgetting to water it. However, please note that this plant is toxic, so it’s important to keep it away from pets and children.

Rubber tree

If you really want to bring the outdoors in, you can’t go past a rubber tree. Left to its own devices, you can expect this plant to grow to about eight feet tall – which will leave you with a huge splash of greenery in your chosen room. However, you can make and keep it smaller if you wish. All it takes is a bit of shaping and pruning to get that desired shrub shape. Either way, the thick, dark green leaves with their glossy sheen will make a big statement in your home.

Try to keep in mind that rubber trees thrive in well-lit conditions. It’s also worth pointing out that you should leave the soil to dry out in between watering – it doesn’t like getting its feet wet.

Peace lily

If you don’t have much room to spare, the humble peace lily is for you. This small plant is an old favourite for good reason. Not only does it produce stunning white flowers, but it’s also super easy to grow. It will flourish in even low interior lighting conditions (though it prefers bright filtered light, as you might get by a window), and it requires little water and even less fertiliser.

This plant also happens to be great for cleaning the air, absorbing a range of air pollutants. Plant a few of different sizes – you’ll feel the advantages, and it will look great. With their long green foliage and graceful, lightly scented flowers, they complement a wide range of apartment stylings. Just remember to remove loose flowers and leaves when they fall.

Fiddle leaf fig

Fun and funky, the fiddle leaf fid has been a favourite with interior designers for ages. As a large plant with glossy leaves, the fiddle leaf fig can add wow factor to any indoor space. Its foliage is spectacular – every leathery, violin-shaped leaf grows to over 30 centimetres long – and looks amazing against a stark white wall.

It loves growing in enclosed environments, which makes it a top choice for apartment living. This plant is also very sculptural and will make a real statement when put in a large decorative pot. It’s very low-maintenance, and isn’t bothered by most pests. Always make sure you place it near bright filtered light, but never be tempted to overwater it.

Snake plant

Otherwise known as the mother-in-law’s tongue (yikes), a snake plant will grow well in lots of different temperatures and in a range of different lights. Thanks to its hardiness, a snake plant will suit virtually any home and all beginners to apartment plants. Its leathery sword-shape leaves are usually marbled with a grey-green colours, and may be edged with yellow or white. It’s very striking, and there’s no doubt that a snake plant will look amazing with contemporary and retro interiors, as well as around other indoor plants. Try putting several in a row along the floor to really up the greenery in your home.

If you’d like more help with selecting the right indoor plants for your home, check out the Yellow Pages listings for landscaping/gardening services in your local area.