19 South American Indoor Plants That Everyone Wants to Grow

The tropical rain forests of South America hold a treasure when it comes to plants that are beautiful, exotic, and can make for great houseplants. Have a look at the most amazing South American Indoor Plants you can grow!

Botanical Name: Begonia

Native Areas: Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay

Native to South Africa, Asia, Central, and South America, begonia is the most popular plant for shady spots due to its colorful foliage and ornamental flowers.

Botanical Name: Callisia repens

Native Areas: Argentina

This charming houseplant is native to Central and South America. It’s quite easy to maintain and looks great with the tiny green leaves splashed in purple.

Botanical Name: Bromeliaceae

Native Areas: Argentina, Bolivia

Bromeliads are indigenous to North and South America; they are an excellent choice as a houseplant. The majority of species can withstand low-light conditions and do well indoors.

Botanical Name: Orchidaceae

Native Areas: Columbia

Orchids are the national flower of Columbia. South American countries have the largest number of orchids in the world, having 4000 different species.

Botanical Name: Syngonium

Native Areas: South America

This easy-to-grow, air-purifying houseplant is native to the regions of South America. It stays green throughout the year and grows well in bright, indirect sunlight. You can grow it in both soil and water.

Botanical Name: Schlumbergera bridgesii

Country: South-Eastern Brazil

This beautiful festive cactus belongs to South America and produces flat, small rounded stem segments with small notches on both sides.

Botanical Name: Cryptbergia ‘Red Burst’

Native Areas: South America

This intergeneric bromeliad hybrid originated in South America. If you want to add more colors to your plant collection,