in a 70's sort of mood

When taking photos of the wall project of last post, I edited out this plant, but then I started taking pictures of it and the other two I had recently bought for inside the house. It surprised me how much of a 70's vibe the plants have to me. This next one is in the living room and I had been looking everywhere for one (although I don't know the name of it, sorry) as I had seen it in every home magazine and wanted one for a giant pot I have. Isn't it funny that plants go in and out of fashion? This big leafed beauty is even in the current Pottery Barn magazine for proof of that point.

 

And while at Home Depot this past weekend figuring out a way to hang the wall art boxes, I stumbled upon this guy and couldn't resist bringing him home. All the plants were bought at Home Depot in the houseplant section, but none had tags on them, so I don't know what it is either. Here it sits on the dining room buffet. That's a French antique wine bottle drying rack on the wall next to it. I've got a good idea for it to come in a future post!

Comments

[Grace@PoeticHome]

I found you via apartment therapy today, and I really appreciate and share your nostalgic aesthetic!

I have two of the green trees, which are commonly called Fiddle Leaf Figs. I'm really happy to see their resurgence in popularity, as they were once very difficult to find.

[Karen B]

Your top photo is a Schefflera, I think. My Mom used to have them all the time. I have a little one. I really love the leaves on the fig. Plants make such a difference!

[Teresa]

The plant in the first picture is a Schefflera, also known as an umbrella plant. Love it!

[Lovely]

Schefflera's are so neat. They are very easy to grow and come in many different sizes.
Yes, the common name is Umbrella plant ... or tree depending on the size.

Another old fashioned plant coming back into vogue is the spider plant. It is the best among houseplants at cleaning indoor air. It even gets formaldehyde out of the air.

[Paula]

Those plants look so nice. I've had a rather recent love affair with African Violets. The kitty who used to chew them is now in kittie heaven so I'm enjoying plants in the house again.

BTW, I really liked your wall project...very nice.

[Zita - Mlle Magpie]

Your French bottle drying rack is fabulous! Love your home!

[Jen Jafarzadeh]

oh that wine bottle rack is fantastic!

[Laura]

Your post made me smile.....As a bride back in 1973 we had a 3rd floor Boston apartment overlooking the gardens at the Fens....it was decorated in "early attic"... but my one actual purchase...my "must have" for our little nest was a Schefflera plant....it was my pride and joy! Thanks for the sweet memories!

[Marva]

Hi Pam - I just stumbled across your blog and love it!!! The top plant is an umbrella plant. The other 2 I'm not sure of.

[Nancy]

Second plant is an ornamental Fig.

Not sure about the 3rd, but it looks like some kind of succulent.

[Sonya Dugan Onorati]

As for the last eighteen years, I am always amazed at your gift at astistry and placement. You have a gift Pam-I'm so happy you are sharing it. I'm happy to have found your blog...

Love, Sonya

[Karmen Sunshine]

Wow, just wow. That's all I can say.
Karmen

[June Taylor]

Lovely Glass Drying Rack: are there others for purchase? Thank you for your quick response...June

[Chris Geiss]

Love the 70's Scheff and the Fiddle-leaf! They add such a beautiful decorative touch. The third plant is a Fabian Aralia or (Polyscias). I have a few Aralias at home (Balfour, Ming, and Parsley) as well as a big Schefflera in the den and a small fiddle-leaf in the game room. I have a love for retro plants.