7 Houseplants That Look Like A Banana Tree To Bring Tropical Space

Helloshabby.com -- Banana trees do carry a strong tropical impression. Unfortunately, bringing banana trees into the house is not always easy to do. Banana trees can't and don't look great in a room, either. Its large size makes banana tress not suitable as indoor plant. 

However, if you are so interested in banana leaves, there are several houseplants that look like leaves on a banana tree. They can still bring a tropical vibe into your home. What are those? Keep reading for 7 Houseplants That Look Like A Banana Tree To Bring Tropical Space.

1. Dieffenbachia Big Ban

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Add a touch green tropical space with this broadleaf plant, the Dieffenbachia Big Ban. Dieffenbachia Big Ban can grow tall, this one at 1.45 M. This plant has a hard leaf texture. The shape of the leaves is wide and elongated like a banana leaf. Moreover, this evergreen look so great indoor in captivating pot.

2. Heliconia

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Want to bring a tropical statement for your home? Heliconia will help you. Heliconia can grow tall and slender, up to 5-8 feet tall, which makes it stand out. What makes it special, this plant produce unique flowers in reddish color. You can even make the flower part of a flower arrangement. 

3. Abyssinian banana 

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Abyssinian banana / Ensete ventricosum. This broad green foliage has a maroon-flushed green leaves. They can grow well with sufficient moisture and sunlight. This plant will make your living space look so lively. 

4. Philodendron auriculatum 

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No one can resist the uniqueness of this plant. This type of Philodendron has an oval leaf shape with a green color resembling a banana leaf. The lush leaves are spread beautifully, making for a tropical space that is so fresh. They prefer full sun to partial shade.

5. Giant Bird of Paradise

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Giant bird of paradise will give you a mighty tropical sense. This plant has a 7-foot tall, and  it's still growing. This plant can grow healthy and fertile, even indoors. Place them on a larger pot to hold its large root. They love a bright spot, so a spot close to a window is an ideal place, if it is grown as an indoor plant.

6. Cigar plant

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Cigar plant / calathea lutea is a low-maintenance plant. They can grow well, both indoor and outdoor. This type is the most popular, a banana tree-like plant. The shape is beautiful, the leaves are dark green and quite slender, makes this plant so attractive.  

7. Metallica Palm Tree

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The plant is so charming, that's why, people often mistake this plant for an artificial plant. The leaves are like palm leaves with a slightly rough texture. The plant can grow in the low light condition. It also needs moderate water requirement. However, when grown well, the lush foliage will bring a fresh tropical feel that is no less than a banana tree.

That's all for 7 Houseplants That Look Like A Banana Tree To Bring Tropical Space. By knowing these plants, we wish you'll be able to get a tropical space even without a real banana tree, which is sometimes not very-good placed indoor. 

Author      : Yeni

Editor       : Munawaroh

Source     : Various Source

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