Instant calm from such a strong feature
The champion amongst these beacon plants is ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia). For starters, it’s the easiest plant ever so you’re not adding another source of stress. It’s also a plant that looks very odd, as if it’s come straight out of a Matisse painting. While it has cool smooth stems with sturdy leaves that look like feathers, it’s actually more like an amazing geometric succulent -and it’s that distinctive appearance that matters here.
Clearly defined leaf shapes
You can reinforce ZZ plant's powerful effect by combining the houseplant with other visual elements, such as the angles of staircase, the lines of a metal basket or a spherical pot. Even in a container with a crumpled hexagon, a busy tiled pattern or a pot with trapezium surfaces, ZZ plant's clearly defined leaves stand out. This creates a spatial effect that looks very modern and fits the current zeitgeist, but also offers the calm and focus you need in order to reboot from time to time. The perfect reason for bringing this green focal point into your home straightaway!
