The bird's nest anthurium skips the little red blooms its relatives are known for and puts everything into foliage: big, paddle-shaped, glossy green leaves arranged in an upright rosette, like a nest opening toward the light. One plant reads as a bold tropical accent in a bright room.

Give it bright, indirect light and water when the top inch or two of soil dries; it forgives underwatering more readily than soggy roots. It appreciates humidity, so a kitchen or bathroom suits it. Dust the wide leaves occasionally so they can drink in the light.