Forget old-school spider plants. A new wave of unusual and dramatic indoor plants are as much decor as they are greenery. Although some can be pricey ringing up at $100 plus they can complete a room just as well as the perfect rug or piece of art.
The Bombshell 
Vriesia hieroglyphica hybrid
Foliage: Leaves are curvaceous, always dressed in skintight patterning.
Plant: This bromeliad reaches 3 feet tall and wide. Lives for 8 to 10 years before it blooms, then dies.
Light: Any.
The Jungle Queen
Spathiphyllum ‘Sensation’ 
Foliage: Lush 2-foot-long leaves of deep green are dramatic all year; luxuriant white flowers in spring.
Plant: A peace lily, it can reach 4 feet tall.
Light: Low to medium.
The Grand Dame
Ficus lyrata ‘Little Fiddle’
Foliage: Large, leathery, nearly violin-shaped leaves.
Plant: This stately plant can reach 20 feet tall. To maintain its size and shape, prune branches in early spring. Feed the plant after pruning; rotate it every few weeks to keep it from leaning.
Light: Moderate to bright.
The Starlet
Dracaena warneckii ‘Jade Jewel’
Foliage: Variegated leaves form compact rosettes that resemble starbursts.
Plant: Shapely and slender as a palm, it grows slowly to 8 feet tall with sturdy, upright canes.
Light: Moderate to bright.
The Reality Star
Sanseveria ‘Silver Queen’
Foliage: Silvery green leaves are stiff, slightly twisted, and lightly mottled.
Plant: A standout among snake plants, it reaches 4 to 5 feet tall and thrives on neglect.
Light: Moderate to bright.
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