''Scary'' Plants to Dress Up Your Home this Halloween

Can a plant ever be considered "scary"? If you've seen Little Shop of Horrors, you know that the answer is undoubtedly yes. While you may not have big plans to invite a plant that feeds on human blood into your home on Halloween, you can definitely add a few creepier-than-average elements of greenery to your living space during autumn.

What's considered truly scary, of course, is subjective. One person's fright could be another's delight — but there's no way to deny that some of the following plants are perfect if you want to convey a spooky message just in time for the holiday. Here are some of the kookiest, quirkiest, and most frightful plants to dress up your home this Halloween.

Spider Plant

By virtue of its name, it's almost a no-brainer: you need to add a spider plant to your home if you're all about celebrating Halloween in style. There are few plants more chic, admittedly, and there's something especially appealing about a so-called "scary" plant that's actually quite fashionable at the same time. The spider plant is actually something of a social media darling, popular largely because it's so easy on the eyes and simple to maintain. With its wispy "pups," or the long and lean baby plants that hang from the all-grown-up plant, it's definitely an eye-catching addition to any home.

Monstera

The name alone tells you everything you need to know. The monstera plant is all about its dramatic, statement-making leaves. They catch the eye at a single glance thanks to their bold, heart-like silhouettes and rich, deep, glossy hue. It's the green that out-greens the other greens in the room. You can bet that incorporating these large monstera leaves into your living space will command attention. They're fun and decorative, and they make a great addition to your Halloween party décor, too.

Black Calla Lilies

Prepare to be wowed by the sight of a black flower – any black flower, really, but it's the black calla lily bouquet that will stop you in your tracks the moment you see it. It's marvelously dramatic, especially when you marry the moody, inky, deep burgundy-black calla lily with fresh sprigs of deeply scented eucalyptus. A lovely fragrance coupled with a breathtaking flower yields an arrangement that begs to be shown off on Halloween. What better time of year to put a black bouquet on display?

Devil's Claw

Any type of plant that looks like it's ready to grab you as you walk by is definitely worth another look — at least from a distance. There's something quirkily charming about the devil's claw, an interesting plant that's sometimes referred to as the wood spider. With a range of colors and eye-catching petals that seem to beckon you to come closer for a better look, this plant does all the spooky work for you.

Venus Flytrap

The Venus flytrap was probably voted most likely to end up on a scary plant list for Halloween at some point in its history. Known for its ability to snap up insects, it's actually a rather helpful plant for the environment. That doesn't mean it hasn't appeared on the big screen, scaring people left and right with its jaws, which are actually the leaves of the plant. Set it in indirect light, and you can enjoy its unique presence year-round. But you may just want to show it off a little more during Halloween.

It's fun to embrace the fear, especially when "fear" really translates to more fun for Halloween. Enjoy decorating your home with a variety of surprisingly scary yet beautiful plants that will add a pop of personality to your space for the occasion.