Ms Armit: There's more. If you were to zoom in really close to your leaves, you'd find loads of these tiny holes. These are called stomata. Fiddle-leaf figs have large oval, glossy leaves growing on a tall central stem. The lush, shiny tropical leaves grow up to 18” (45 cm) long and 12” (30 cm) wide at the broadest part. To encourage healthy growth, it’s essential to ensure you give this fussy houseplant plenty of sunlight and avoid moving it too much. C. japonica 'Brushfield's Yellow': (*) (e) (w) creamy-white, anemone-form double flowers which shade to light yellow in the centre. Height 2.5-4m (8-13ft). Spread 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft). Also known as Indian rhubarb, this plant grows 18-24 inches wide, lily-pad-like foliage. During fall, the leaves turn red, and the color gets more intense in sunny areas. This variety is an ideal choice for bog gardens. 4. Rodgersias A Ti plant adds colorful, exotic foliage to any room, thanks to its beautiful large red or pink lanceolate leaves. The fiery-looking spiky foliage on Ti plants grows in a rosette shape, and the plant can reach a height of 2 to 4 ft. (0.6 – 1.2 m) indoors.

Cal: OK. Right. My Blue Peter moment. Here's one I made earlier. Um... OK. So some nail varnish here, I'm going to pull it off. I mean, it looks like really... really bumpy. If you have a pond in the garden or looking for an aquatic plant that stands out with its large leaves, then this is it! The beautiful flowers are an added bonus. 26. Giant Pothos You can see here, there's holes in the leaf, and with a lot of air moving from the waterfall, these holes stop the leaf from ripping. Cotoneaster salicifolius ‘Gnom’ AGM: (e) narrow dark green leaves, small white flowers in early summer then red berries. Height 30cm (1ft). Spread 2m (6½ft). Ideally, you should plant them in rich, moist soil loaded with organic matter, so you should consider composting. These plants also require partial or full shade, so keep them out of direct sunlight. 10. Common Rhubarb ( Rheum rhabarbarum)

It thrives in the full shade of the sun and doesn't require much water. It is ideal for small apartments with tight spaces, thanks to its tall and narrow nature, reaching about 4 to 6 feet tall in pots. Conclusion Ruscus aculeatus ‘John Redmond’ AGM: (hermaphrodite) with glossy dark green leaves and bright red berries summer to autumn. Height 75cm (30in). Spread 90cm (3ft). This small-stature plant is known for its large, dark green and white leaves. The leaves have an attractive shape and coloration, and the plant is fairly easy to grow outdoors. It prefers rich soil; however, it must have good drainage, as they do not do well in soggy conditions. Avoid direct sunlight and, instead, opt for partial shade. 8. Hostas Danae racemosa:slender green shoots and glossy stems, greenish-yellow flowers in early summer. Height and spread 90cm (3ft). They prefer moist yet well-drained soil and tend to do best when exposed to full or partial shade. 9. Mayapple ( Podophyllum peltatum)

The Canna lily is a colorful exotic blooming plant with gorgeous green or variegated leaves. Its leaves are large, reaching around 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 cm) and 8 inches (20cm) wide. This evergreen tropical vine displays large and perforated heart-shaped leaves and does best in filtered, indirect light. Find the best monstera varieties here. 20. Spade-Leaf Philodendron The Ruffled fan palm or Licuala grandis has massive green leaves with a ruffled side like a handheld fan. This large plant needs partial sunlight that must be indirect.Pieris formosa var. forrestii ‘Wakehurst’ AGM: (*) (e) glossy dark green leaves, brilliant red when young. White flowers in panicles, mid and late spring. Height to 5m (16ft). Spread 4m (13ft). Caladium plants are cool, unusual tropical plants with eye-catching colorful foliage. Exotic caladiums have either large heart-shaped (cordate) leaves or strap leaves. The showy multicolored foliage can be magnificent colors such as bright red, deep pink, pure white, or luscious green.