Tropical plants can become the focal point of a room. Their amazing diversity of leaf size and shape, as well as the unusual shape and vivid color of their blooms, make them an exciting addition to almost any decorating style.
Finding the right plant for a particular spot is almost like adding a piece of artwork to a room. Sturdy, slow-growing plants like the raphis palm or pygmy palm, with their interesting foliage and growth pattern, are great choices, and they can be underplanted. Crotons offer vividly colored foliage in shades of yellow, green and orange. Bromeliads are another excellent choice, since their brilliantly colored flowers can last three to four months. Orchids offer a wide range of color.
These general tips can help guide your decorating choices:
When selecting plants, take into consideration the amount of light that the various rooms in your home offer.
Look for distinctive shapes and colors.
Consider the scale of the room; use large or tall plants, like the raphis palm, for large spaces.
Under-plant tall plants with shorter, contrasting plants for added texture and color.
Try adding plants that have colorful leaves, like the croton, for brilliant color that lasts all year long.
To achieve a homogenous look with a variety of different plants, use color as the uniting element. Select plants that have the same or complementary colors.
Pick up accent colors of the room with the foliage of a plant.
Try grouping different plants together, selecting plants that share similar colors or foliage. 
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