Adam's rib: how to include this exuberant plant in your decoration

Also known as Monstera deliciosa, the Adam's rib is a plant with a vibrant color and an ideal size for decorating the interior of the home. Originally from the region of Mexico, it is adapted to tropical climates, and has long, interlaced foliage, simulating the appearance of a rib, hence the origin of its name.

It can be used as a specimen of the plant or as a pattern for pillows and even wallpaper, its unusual shape and the green of its leaves make it an ideal option for decorating both indoor and outdoor environments:

1. the Adam's rib can decorate the dinner table

As it has a strong presence, you don't need many leaves to make the room more charming. Used on the dining table, the white vase accommodates only one leaf.

2. let your imagination run wild when assembling arrangements

Since the pot has a larger opening, the leaves were arranged randomly, causing a more beautiful and interesting visual effect.

3. mixed with other plant species

For a more beautiful balcony, nothing is better than to mix pots of different sizes with various foliage. Having similar tones, but different shapes, enriches the look of the environment.

4. a special corner with Adam's ribs

Here the sideboard gains company from three different plant pots. While the one on the left has small leaves, the two on the right use only one Adam's rib leaf for decoration.

5. making the room more beautiful

Positioned next to the sofa, the large vase has a variety of plant species, ensuring contact with nature in this environment. It is worth noting the beautiful contrast caused by the green of the leaves and the light blue sofa.

6. a little detail makes the difference

Positioned on the kitchen counter, the small transparent vase accommodates a Adam's rib leaf. Despite its small size, the vibrant shade of the foliage ensures the ideal color touch to an environment in neutral tones.

7. the Adam's rib in contrast to the wood

This room has several wooden furnishings in its original tone, where the use of the Adam's rib as the central decorative element was essential to result in a beautiful contrast.

8. how about a larger size?

The ideal option for those who are looking for a more striking look, betting on leaves of this plant in larger sizes ensures a bolder decoration for the environment.

9. corner reserved for nature

Located in the corner of the room, here a wide variety of plants, either with foliage or flowers, has been arranged to bring all the charm of nature into the home.

10. a spot of color in a two-color environment

As the decoration was based on black and white tones, by using the Adam's rib leaf as a centerpiece it was possible to guarantee the missing touch of color to the environment.

11. with a strong presence

The option chosen to decorate this environment ensures that this foliage stands out even more. Planted in a pot, it has numerous leaves and a striking presence.

12. how about using it in the home office?

As it is a species that adapts well to indoor environments, it is possible to use the Adam's rib in any room of the house. Here, a beautiful example of how it beautifies the home office.

13. a garden on the balcony

An area of the apartment that can serve as an indoor garden, ensuring direct contact with nature, here the plant appears in a pot, displaying beautiful and vast foliage.

14. Adam's rib arranged in a vase with water

In order to decorate a specific piece of furniture, it is possible to cut the leaf of this plant and preserve it for a considerable period of time by storing it in a vase with water. If the container is transparent, the charm is even greater.

15. helping to integrate indoor and outdoor environments

As the room has communication with the outside environment due to the large glass doors, to help ensure the prevalence of nature also in the internal space, a vase with the plant was placed on the coffee table.

16. enriching neutral environments

The dark green shade of its shiny leaves helps to enhance the look of environments with neutral decoration. It is possible to combine the decoration with the most varied colors.

17. the bigger the better

Bringing the green of nature into the interior of the house ensures a livelier and more relaxed atmosphere. Here, the wide leaf of Adam's rib makes all the difference.

18. Adam's ribs amidst different species

A good option for those who want a differentiated look is to add varied plant species to the decoration. Here, besides the Adam's rib, you can still see a fern and succulents.

19. changing the look of the environment

Positioned in the corner of the dining room, because of its large leaves and long stems, it can enhance the look of a space that would be empty and dull.

20. enchanting the space for relaxation

Positioned next to the wooden chair with a furry cushion, the vase adds beauty to the corner reserved for moments of reflection and relaxation.

21. bet on a differentiated vase

Although the plant has plenty of beauty on its own, to help decorate the environment where it will be used, it is possible to bet on different vases, with striking colors or finishes, enhancing the visual.

22. Adam's rib as a highlight on the white table

One of the great assets of this plant species is the fact that its large, shiny leaves have a shade of green that stands out in an environment, even when any other color is used in its decoration.

23. different species, creating a beautiful composition

To make the room even more beautiful, on each side of the TV rack a different kind of plant was added. For an even more harmonious result, the coffee table receives a plant with flowers and leaves.

24. any space can accommodate a potted plant

If you choose a plant with few leaves, you can use it to decorate any space, no matter how small it may be. How about changing the look of the entrance hall, corridor or elevator lobby?

25. Adam's rib can be used at different levels

While their smaller specimens or loose leaves help to decorate environments by being placed in small pots on top of furniture, larger species can change the look by being positioned on the ground.

26. amidst works of art

Ideal for blending with a wide variety of tones, here a wide leaf of Adam's rib was positioned on top of the sideboard, decorating the room along with the colorful pictures.

27. great companion for the sideboard

Another example of how this plant can make a beautiful duo with the sideboard: in this project, the pot was positioned at the lowest part of the piece of furniture.

28. also present in the bedroom

Causing a beautiful effect, the plant can be positioned in different places in this environment, besides beautifying the bedside table, it can still be positioned in a corner of the room.

29. how about an arrangement with a differentiated look?

A good suggestion for those who want to get away from the traditional look with loose plant leaves is to mount an arrangement so that each leaf is on top of the other, from largest to smallest.

30. positioned on the side table

If used in the living room, a good option for smaller sized species is to store them in a nice vase and place them on the side table or coffee table.

31. for those who like a lot of color

In addition to the green of the large Adam's rib leaf, this uncluttered room also has vibrant colors throughout, from the colorful armchair to the turquoise side table.

32. unleash your imagination

On special occasions, nothing is more beautiful than a well set and decorated table, so let your imagination run wild and produce arrangements mixing the Adam's rib with different species of flowers and foliage.

33. how about a garden of only Adam's ribs?

A species that adapts well to both indoor and outdoor environments, when planted in the garden, it gains larger proportions, enhancing the look of the outdoor area.

34. a touch of life in an integrated environment

In a space that integrates dining room and living room, the use of white leaves the decoration cooler. The green provided by the plant ensures the missing touch of life.

35. with dedicated lighting

Used as a centerpiece, this arrangement made with the leaves of the Adam's rib becomes even more beautiful when receiving focused lighting from the pendant above the dining table.

36. in harmony with the framework

While the vase with several leaves of this plant adorns the coffee table, the wall that accommodates the sofa receives a composition of pictures with engravings of the same species.

37. decorating the rack, in two different moments

The duo of pots with plant leaves helps to decorate the TV rack, but in different locations. While one is next to the electronic, the other pot was positioned on the shelf above the panel.

38. a house with green in abundance

Ideal for those who love flowers and plants, the Adam's rib can keep other species company.

39. Adam's rib looks beautiful in transparent pots

If the vase chosen to house the leaves is transparent, the look will be more relaxed, showing off the plant's stem and beautifying the environment.

40. looks great in more sober environments

In environments that use darker tones or wood in excess, a good option is to bet on a vase with the leaves of the plant to break the seriousness.

41. how about improving your look?

As this species here was planted in a vase, one option to give it a unique look is to use decorative pebbles to give the plant more charm.

42. use different vases

With the possibility of different sizes, shapes, and materials, how about replacing the traditional vase with an object that fulfills the same role? Here the glass vase ensures a unique look to the environment.

43. helping to separate environments

Thanks to its large size and the place where it has been positioned, this plant helps to separate integrated environments, delimiting their spaces.

44. a garden made only with this plant

Positioned next to the staircase, the garden made only with the Adam's rib lets the green of nature invade the internal space, thanks to the glass walls.

45. in a simple arrangement, but full of beauty

All it took was one leaf of the plant and three beautiful flowers to make the arrangement the perfect size and color to change the look of the side table.

46. Adam's rib changing the look of the facade

Ideal for those looking for a facade full of personality, with a plant species with more presence than a simple grass, the Adam's rib looks beautiful when planted on the sides of the stairs.

47. welcoming visitors

Positioned on a small sideboard in the elevator hall, the floor plan here is very welcoming to those who enter the residence, whether residents or visitors.

48 - Bringing green to balcony

Featuring a stool and shelf in wood in its natural shade, the vase with the Adam's rib brings green to beautify a gray-coated room.

49. color play and wide leaves

The wall behind the vase is painted with geometric shapes and contrasting colors.

50. for two table arrangements, two different species

A good option for those who want to add nature to the dinner table decoration is to bet on arrangements with different species and varied sizes.

51. for a beautiful landscaping project

For those looking for a stunning garden with several plant species and varying sizes, a good option is to include the Adam's rib in the landscaping project.

52. Adam's rib matches with shades of brown

As in nature, the green of this plant matches perfectly with environments that use wood or brown tones in their decoration.

53. large size and uncluttered look

Instead of being arranged randomly, here the wide leaves have been arranged one on top of the other, forming a sort of fan.

54. delimiting the path

As part of the garden's landscaping project, here the Adam's rib was planted around the cement slab path, delimiting its space.

55. in a clay pot

Positioned on the side wall of the sofa, besides gaining the company of a table with decorative objects and cacti, it is also accompanied by a poster with a reflective phrase.

56. an elaborate arrangement makes the look more interesting

If you choose to decorate only with the leaves of the plant, it is worth unleashing your imagination and position them in different ways, enhancing their look with other decorative elements or other species.

57. use harmonic elements

A good tip for those who don't like to take risks in decorating is to choose objects that use the same material. Here the transparent vase was positioned on the side table with glass top, along with the object in the same material.

58. place similar vases nearby

In order to guarantee a more beautiful and harmonious look, even if the pots house different species, try to keep them close together or even aligned.

59. ribs ofadão in good company

The cactus is one of the most used species in indoor decoration. When accompanied by the Adam's rib, it becomes even more charming.

60. a thematic decoration

While the natural specimen of this plant is positioned in the center of the table in a beautiful vase, the American dressing sets with the shape imitating the look of the plant reinforce the theme of the decoration.

61. countless possibilities

When it comes to differentiated arrangements using the Adam's rib leaf, the possibilities are endless. In this beautiful example, the leaf was used as a kind of bouquet, sheltering the flowers.

62. objects matching the Adam's rib

Its shade of green stands out in any of the colors used in the decoration of the environment. If combined with decorative objects or utensils, it guarantees a more beautiful and harmonious look.

63. changing the look of the shelf

Made of metallic material and possessing numerous niches, by using the plant in the decoration of this piece of furniture, the bookcase lost its cold look, ensuring more style to the environment.

64: It also looks great in the kitchen

Without restrictions of use, this plant can decorate more humid environments, such as the kitchen or bathroom. Here, it makes the countertop even more charming.

65. as a room divider

This is another example of how the strategic positioning of this plant can help to separate integrated environments, in a subtle and stylish way.

66 - Accompanied by a comic strip with your print

While a single leaf of the plant was positioned on top of the bedside table in a delicate pink vase, above the piece of furniture the poster features a watercolor print.

67. in contrast to the wallpaper

While the plant in natura embellishes the side table, notice that the specimen was positioned next to the wall covered with a wallpaper that simulates the leaf's look, but in black and white.

68. Adam's rib with the reusable pot

A beautiful example of how to apply the tip to bet on vases with different formats and functions, here the vase that accommodates the Adam's rib leaf is actually a beverage bottle that was reused.

69. a balcony with various plants

A good option for those who want to ensure a new look for their balcony, but without taking up too much space, is to group pots of different species on a bench or shelf.

70. green as the highlight of the environment

As the wall is clad in shades of gray and white and the furniture is also light-colored, the vibrant green leaves become the highlight of the room.

Among the necessary precautions, it is important to emphasize that this plant is considered toxic, and should be kept out of reach of children and pets. If one of its leaves is consumed, it can cause allergic reactions and symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.

Regarding the care of its cultivation, it requires watering twice a week, and must be placed in an environment with indirect sunlight. Whether using flower arrangements or plants to enhance the decoration, bringing nature into your home is always a good option!