With voluminous foliage and different growing forms, some species help reduce reverberation and make projects more pleasant
Submitted at Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 PM
Erick Figueira de Mello – Estúdio Figueira. Projeto da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2026. (André Nazareth/Divulgação)
Excess noise is one of the challenges faced by those who live in big cities. Whether from traffic, neighbors' conversations, or sounds moving between projects, making the home quieter is a growing concern. What many people don't know is that landscaping can also contribute to acoustic comfort, especially when species are chosen and positioned strategically.
Although they don't replace insulation solutions, some plants help absorb and disperse part of the sound waves, reducing reflections and contributing to more pleasant projects. The secret lies in the density of the foliage, the volume of vegetation, and the arrangement of the pots.
Leaves, stems, and substrate interact with sound waves, absorbing or dispersing part of their energy. Plants with voluminous foliage, especially when grouped together, have greater potential to contribute to the acoustics of projects.
RCK Arquitetura e Construção - Casa Permanência. Projeto da CASACOR Santa Catarina | Florianópolis 2026. (Lio Simas/Divulgação)
Indoors, the effect tends to be more noticeable in the reduction of reverberation, while outdoor gardens can complement other barriers against noise. However, isolated pots cannot significantly block sound that passes through walls and windows. Below, check out recommended species and how to position them:
Samambaia-americana. (Jardineiro.net/Divulgação)
With long, numerous, and delicately divided leaves, the fern creates a voluminous plant surface, interesting for compositions that seek to soften reverberation. Its hanging growth also favors the formation of green layers at different heights.
Where to position: in hanging pots or vertical gardens near large walls, hallways, and living rooms. Prefer places with indirect lighting and good humidity, avoiding intense sunlight.
Palmeira Areca. (FloraStore/Divulgação)
The areca palm has multiple stems and arched leaves, forming a green ensemble capable of dispersing part of the sound waves. Its size also favors the creation of natural dividers, without compromising the sense of spaciousness of the projects.
Where to position: in large pots near circulation areas, balcony doors, or between integrated projects. It needs good lighting, preferably indirect.
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Known for its large and perforated leaves, the Swiss cheese plant adds volume and different surfaces to the project, characteristics that can help disperse sound reflections. Its sculptural shape also turns it into a standout element in the decor.
Where to position: next to sofas, near free walls, or in spacious corners of the living room. Choose places with abundant indirect light and space for the leaves to develop.
Jiboia. (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Versatile and vigorous in growth, the pothos allows the creation of continuous green surfaceswhen grown as a climbing or hanging plant. In dense clusters, it can complement strategies to reduce reverberation, especially in projects with many hard surfaces.
Where to place: on shelves, high racks, or vertical panels. The species adapts to partial shade but grows best with indirect light.
Clúsia. (Plantei/Divulgação)
With thick, glossy leaves and shrubby growth, the clusia is an alternative for forming dense hedges. When grown together, it helps create a layer of vegetation between the home and external noise sources, although it does not guarantee acoustic insulation.
Where to place: in gardens, backyards, and areas near walls facing the street. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and tolerates regular pruning.
More than choosing a single species, the combination of different heights, volumes, and leaf shapes helps create plant arrangements that interact with sound. Grouping pots near walls and using vertical gardens are interesting strategies, as long as lighting and ventilation conditions are respected.
Planta adaptável: painéis de madeira criam um segundo quarto neste apê. Proejto de Navarro Arquitetura. (Carolina Mossin/Divulgação)
For more expressive results, it is worth combining vegetation with full-bodied curtains, rugs, upholstery, and specific acoustic insulation solutions. In this way, landscaping becomes part of a comfort proposal that integrates nature, decor, and well-being.
This text was developed with the assistance of CASACOR Publisher, an exclusive content agent developed by the CASACOR Technology team based on the knowledge base of casacor.com.br. The generated content was subsequently edited by Yeska Coelho.
