The Best Plants for a Dining Room

The dining room is a place of connection, where we share meals and conversations. The plants in this space should enhance the ambiance without overwhelming it, adding a touch of living art to your dinner parties. The ideal dining room plant is elegant and clean, with a manageable size that won’t interfere with sightlines—the perfect green touch for any Vancouver home.

From our floral design experience at The Bloomerie, we suggest these elegant dining room plants:

• Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans) – A classic choice for a reason. Its delicate, arching fronds add a touch of timeless elegance, and it thrives in the lower light conditions common in dining rooms. A great choice for homes with pets, as it’s non-toxic.
  • Light: Low–medium indirect light.
  • Water: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.

• White Orchid (Phalaenopsis amabilis) – For pure sophistication, nothing beats an orchid. Placed on a sideboard, its graceful, long-lasting blooms provide a touch of luxury and are generally considered pet-safe.
  • Light: Bright, indirect light.
  • Water: Water thoroughly once a week, letting it drain completely.

• Calathea Orbifolia – Known for its beautiful, round leaves with silver stripes, this plant is a living work of art. It’s a great conversation starter and is non-toxic to pets.
  • Light: Medium-bright, indirect light.
  • Water: Keep soil consistently moist.

A Tip from The Bloomerie: Dining rooms often lack windows. The Parlor Palm is a champion of lower-light conditions, making it a reliable and stylish choice for interior rooms or those with north-facing windows common in our city.Elevate your entertaining space. Discover our sophisticated plants on the Flowering Plants page.