Best Conservatory Plants for a Gorgeous Garden Room

Carden rooms are a wonderful addition to any home, providing a bright and comfortable space to relax and enjoy nature throughout the year. A garden room offers plenty of options, from a back garden gym to a beautiful office space. Whatever you want to do with your garden room, however, it will benefit from a little (or a lot) of greenery. However, choosing the right plants to fill your conservatory can take time and effort, with so many different species and varieties to choose from.

In this blog, Urban Escapes explores some of the best conservatory plants to transform your garden room into a beautiful and tranquil oasis. We will cover a range of plant types, including flowering plants, foliage plants, and tropical plants, and provide tips on how to care for each type. Whether you’re looking to create a lush and tropical atmosphere or just want to add a few stunners to your space, this guide will help you choose the perfect plants to suit your needs.

Seven best conservatory plants for a garden room

1.  Fiddle Leaf Fig

The fiddle leaf fig has burst onto the scene in recent years as one of the best house plants, and we agree with the general feeling. Fiddle leaf figs are a particularly popular choice for a garden room, with their large, dramatic leaves and tall, elegant stems.

These plants prefer bright, indirect light and should be watered once a week or when the top inch of soil feels dry. They are easy to care for, making them a great conservatory room plant.

2.  Bird of Paradise

If you have a warm garden room, consider the bird of paradise. This striking tropical plant is native to South Africa and boasts vibrant orange and blue flowers that can add a touch of the exotic to your garden room.

Bird of paradise, or strelitzia, need bright, indirect light and should be watered once a week or when the top inch of soil feels dry.

3.  Peace Lily

The peace lily is a very popular choice for indoor plants, as they are as easy to care for as they are beautiful. Peace lilies have lovely white flowers that contrast with their deep green leaves. These garden room plants look lush and impressive while also being impressively hard to kill.

Peace lilies prefer low to medium light and should be watered once a week or when the soil feels dry to the touch.

4.  Orchids

Orchids are a great choice for a garden room, with their exotic beauty and delicate flowers. They come in a wide variety of colours and can add an excellent pop of colour to any garden room.

To care for your orchid, ensure it gets enough light but avoid direct sunlight. Water it once a week, and allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

5.  Boston Fern

Boston ferns, also known as sword ferns, are a classic choice for indoor plants, with their lush, green foliage and delicate fronds. This tropical accent fern will look stunning hanging from the ceiling, too, giving you more options for a smaller space and for creating texture and depth.

These ferns prefer bright, indirect light and should be watered once a week or when the soil feels dry to the touch.

6.  Spider Plant

Spider plants are very easy to care for and can add a bit of whimsy to your garden room with their long, thin leaves and cute spider-like offshoots. The spider plant also has variegated leaves, with a lighter green running through the middle of the leaf, creating an interesting aesthetic.

These garden room plants prefer bright, indirect light and should be watered once a week or when the soil feels dry to the touch.

7.  Rubber Plant

Rubber plants are a great choice for a garden room, with their large, glossy leaves and sturdy stems. These plants take up little space and can grow quite tall, making them ideal for a pot on the floor.

Rubber plants like bright, indirect light and should be watered once a week or when the top inch of soil feels dry.

How to use plants in garden rooms

Creating a gorgeous, green garden room isn’t just about what plants you use; it’s about how you use them. Plant pots are varied and provide a number of different options. With hanging pots, raised pot plant stands, and the good old classic pot plant, you can create texture and variation, creating an interesting and stylish space.

Try encouraging creepers to grow along the walls if you want to create a lush feel. And don’t be afraid to really mix up your plants – different textures and shapes will make your garden room feel like you’ve brought the outside in.

Conclusion on conservatory plant ideas

No matter which plants you choose for your garden room, it’s sure to look stunning with a few different plants brightening up the space. Ensure that you care for your plants by giving them enough water without over-watering, and be sure to fertilise them periodically to keep them healthy and vibrant.

Plants can add so much to a garden room, including colour, texture, and a sense of peace and tranquillity. They can also help purify the air, making your garden room a healthier and more comfortable space to be in. So don’t be afraid to experiment with different plants and find the ones that work best for your space – the results can be truly stunning!

If you are inspired to build a garden room, Urban Escapes can help. We make stunning, well-crafted garden studios for any use. Get in touch with us to find out more. Note that we currently design, supply and install garden studios in Brighton, Shropshire, Cheshire, Montgomeryshire, East Sussex and West Sussex.