Last updated on February 25th, 2026
There’s something instantly comforting about heart-shaped leaves. They soften a room, add personality, and quietly make a space feel warmer and more lived-in. Whether you’re styling a shelf, brightening a corner, or gifting a plant with meaning, heart-shaped plants bring charm without trying too hard.
Here are six lovely picks that designers and plant lovers keep coming back to.
Heartleaf Philodendron
This one’s a classic for a reason. With trailing vines and glossy heart-shaped leaves, the heartleaf philodendron works beautifully on shelves, hanging planters, or side tables. It’s low-maintenance, forgiving, and grows steadily, making it perfect for beginners. Style it high and let the vines cascade for that effortless, cozy look.
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Golden Pothos (Money Plant)
Pothos is one of the easiest ways to add heart-shaped greenery to your home. Its soft, trailing leaves feel relaxed and cheerful, making it ideal for shelves, hanging planters, or corners that need a little lift. What makes pothos especially loved is how forgiving it is. It adapts well to different light levels and doesn’t mind the occasional missed watering. Visually, it adds movement and warmth without demanding attention, which makes it perfect for everyday homes.
Anthurium
If you want color along with heart shapes, anthuriums deliver. Their glossy, heart-shaped blooms come in reds, pinks, whites, and even deep purples. They instantly brighten dining spaces, entryways, or living rooms and feel a little more dressed up than leafy greens. With the right light, they bloom for weeks.
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String Of Hearts
Delicate, trailing, and full of tiny heart-shaped leaves, this plant is perfect for adding softness to shelves or hanging planters. It looks beautiful when allowed to spill over edges and works especially well in bedrooms or reading corners. It’s light, romantic, and doesn’t visually clutter a space.
Caladium
Caladiums are all about drama. Their large heart-shaped leaves come in stunning mixes of green, pink, white, and red. They’re ideal if you want a bold plant moment without filling the room with too many accessories. One caladium can easily become the star of a corner or console table.
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Alocasia ‘Heartleaf’ (Elephant Ear Varieties)
If you love bold, sculptural plants, Alocasia brings instant drama. Its large, heart-shaped leaves with prominent veins make it feel striking and elegant at the same time. This plant works beautifully in living rooms or corners that need a statement moment. While it likes bright, indirect light and a bit more care, the payoff is worth it. One Alocasia can completely change how a space feels.
Why Heart-Shaped Plants Just Work
Heart-shaped plants feel personal. They soften sharp interiors, add emotion to neutral spaces, and bring a gentle sense of warmth that other shapes don’t quite achieve. Whether your home style is minimal, cozy, or eclectic, these plants blend in effortlessly while still standing out.
Sometimes, a little love really is all a room needs.
And if you’re looking for more feel-good decor ideas, you’ll find them all at HomeBliss. From plants that lift your mood to small styling touches that warm up your home, we believe the best spaces are the ones that feel loved!
