Top 7 Stunning Houseplants for Farmhouse Decor

Farmhouse decor is taking over many of our homes these past few years, and for good reason. People are gravitating towards cozy neutrals and vintage pieces because it evokes feelings of comfort and home. As we all know, houseplants can also contribute to these feelings of home and comfort, and they can certainly enhance the farmhouse decor vibes in your home. Here are 7 houseplants for farmhouse decor that you will absolutely love!

First…what is Farmhouse Decor?

Farmhouse decor is the perfect marriage of cozy and wholesome, and practicality. It draws inspiration from older rural farmhouses or country homes that are very lived in, cozy, but also functional. A few particular staples of farmhouse decor include neutral colours, reclaimed barn wood, exposed wooden beams, rustic vintage furniture pieces, and wicker.

How Can Houseplants Enhance Farmhouse Decor?

If you are considering adding some houseplants to your farmhouse decor, you will want to stick to a few aesthetic choices to get the cozy rustic look that you desire. Plants with a softer, bushy texture are the way to go. They give the impression of bringing nature indoors. You can use these plants hanging on macrome, on a tabletop, hanging from shelves or on a plant stand on the floor.

As for houseplant pot choices, you can use ceramic or terra cotta to fit with the farmhouse decor aesthetic. Other great pot options include burlap cache pots, and wicker baskets. Both will really enhance that rustic farmhouse look. Here’s a little more on houseplant pots if you’d like to learn more.

Best Houseplants for Farmhouse Decor

1. Boston Fern

The textured green fronds of the Boston Fern are soft and delicate, making them one of the best houseplants for farmhouse decor. They can get very full and bushy under the right conditions, and will add a beautiful pop of green to compliment the neutral and earthy farmhouse style home. Boston ferns are medium to low light tolerant, prefer moderate to high humidity levels and moist soil. You can also swap this beauty out with a Lemon Button Fern or a Blue Star Fern.

2. Norfolk Island Pine

This is a gorgeous houseplant that fits in seamlessly with farmhouse decor. It is evergreen, woodsy, and rustic. You can purchase a Norfolk pine in a smaller size to suit a table top or you can get them as a large tree. These houseplants are quite easy to find around the holidays and can serve as a living Christmas tree that you care for as a houseplant. They enjoy bright, indirect light, medium to higher humidity levels, and prefer moist soil. On the whole, these pines are quite easy to care for. Their textured pine needles make them very a eye catching houseplant to add to your farmhouse decor.

3. Pothos

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is such a versatile houseplant to include in your decor. They can compliment a tropical jungle vibe but that’s not all. They make stunning houseplants for farmhouse decor as well! Here are a few that would be particularly suitable for the farmhouse decor aesthetic.

• Pothos n’ joy – These have a similar appearance and variegation to English Ivy, but are significantly easier to care for!
• Green Pothos – if you’re looking to add a classic pop of green to your farmhouse decor, the green pothos is both beautiful and understated. They are very easy to grow, and can also trail and become bushy.
• Marble Queen Pothos – The variegation on the marble queen is almost like a painting! A very beautiful trailing plant.

All of these Pothos varieties are low light tolerant. Of course, plants with more variegation tend to need a little more light for photosynthesis, so be mindful of that. Pothos tend to also be on the forgiving side and they may droop when thirsty but will perk up again after watering. You can incorporate this houseplant in your farmhouse decor in a few ways. Set them on a wooden, floating shelf or on the top of a cabinet. You can also hang them with macrome hangers, allowing them to trail in all their glory.

4. Shefflora (Umbrella Plant)

Another easy addition to your home! The soft textures and bushy appearance make this one of the best houseplants for farmhouse decor. These can also grow to be quite tall and tree-like. These plants really give the appearance of bringing nature in doors. They do prefer bright indirect light and evenly moist soil.

5. Calathea Freddie

Don’t run away! Calathea Concinna, or Calathea Freddie, is one of the easiest Calathea to grow. They do enjoy higher humidity but tend to be a bit more hardy than other Calathea varieties and are also low light tolerant. Their innate leaf patterns make them beautiful tabletop houseplants for farmhouse decor. They also tend to look even more rustic in a burlap or wicker pot, but still look classic in a white ceramic as well.

6. Herbs

Growing fresh herbs indoors is as easy as finding a sunny window! Herbs like basil, chives, mint, rosemary, and lavender will make any beautiful rustic farmhouse kitchen complete! Not only are their textured leaves going to add earthy colours and bring life into a space, but their aroma will leave your home smelling fresh and delicious as well! They also add a little practical flare, as they are conveniently accessible for cooking. And we all love fresh herbs with our farmhouse style meals!

7. Citrus Tree

An absolute staple of farmhouse decor is the vibrant yellow citrus fruit that adds a pop of colour. If you love growing herbs indoors why not take it a step further and grow a citrus tree?! You can grow lemon or lime trees indoors as long as they have the light requirements that they need. They have a delicate, structured appearance that will compliment your farmhouse decor, and when they bear fruit it really completes the look! What’s more, you can enjoy home grown citrus fruit right from the tree!

Which one is your favourite?

Which of these houseplants will you be adding to your farmhouse decor space? Follow my plant journey on Instagram @plantyquirkyblogger to join in on the conversation!

Happy Growing and Happy Decorating!