The 20 Best Indoor Trees for Every Kind of Plant Parent
-
Loading... - Pavel Petrov
- 16 Jun 2022
- 240 Views
- 0 Like
- 0 Comment
Whether you have a flair for the dramatic or you've graduated beyond the humble house plant, indoor trees will fit right in with your interiors. Climbing high up to the ceiling with vibrant leaves, they make a gorgeous statement while also providing functional qualities like promoting a positive mood, purifying the air, and making you feel more connected to nature.
Scroll on to learn about the best indoor trees below, and then order your favorite(s) that fit your lifestyle needs. We've also included easy stats on how to care for each tree—gathered from plant pros like those at The Sill, Bloomscape, and Costas Farms—so you can quickly determine the right match for you and your home.
1
Ming Aralia
The bonsai-like form along with the feathery texture of the Ming Aralia makes it a welcoming addition to any home. For it to thrive, just ensure that the soil is moist, but be cautious of overwatering. Well-draining soil is also crucial to prevent the plant's delicate roots from rotting.
- Height: Up to three feet
- Sunlight: Bright, indirect light
- Water: Weekly
- Temperature: Between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit
2
Jade Plant
Known for its tree-like appearance and spoon-shaped leaves, the Jade plant is part of the succulent family—meaning it should be fairly easy to maintain for pros and beginners. It's also one of the smaller plants you can keep in your home if you're not looking for anything too big.
- Height: Up to 4 feet
- Sunlight: Bright indirect to direct
- Water: Every two to three weeks
- Temperature: Between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit
3
Birds of Paradise
The Bird of Paradise's large, lush leaves bring a touch of the tropics and make a statement anywhere they go. We love the symmetry they create in this Leanne Ford-designed living room...but that's not to say you can take them anywhere. Indeed, Bird of Paradise trees need bright sunlight and lots of humidity, so make sure to accommodate them accordingly.
- Height: 4 to 6 feet
- Sunlight: Bright indirect light to full sun
- Water: Every one to two weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings
- Temperature: Between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit
4
Fiddle Leaf Fig
The Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree definitely wins the popularity contest as far as design favorites. And it's easy to see why: The trees look great with any aesthetic, from bohemian to modern spaces like this one designed by Hecker Guthrie.
Note: Fig trees don't like over moist soil or over dry (though airing on the moister side is better), so you could call them the Goldilocks of indoor trees. They do like filtered sun, and in an ideal situation, they can live from 25 to 50 years. If your tree looks a little sickly, revive it by chopping off the top of its trunk and it will start sprouting anew.
- Height: 6 to 10 feet
- Sunlight: Bright indirect light to full sun
- Water: Every one to two weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings
- Temperature: Between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit
5
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Madagascar Dragon Trees are some of the best indoor trees due to their low maintenance needs and charming good looks, as proven in this living room by Regan Baker Design. They can grow up to 8 feet tall in 10 years if you take good care of them. That's easy to do considering they thrive in room temperature environments and don't need a lot of direct sunlight (in fact, direct sunlight can burn the leaves).
- Height: 6 to 15 feet
- Sunlight: Bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light
- Water: Every one to two weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings
- Temperature: Between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Read More...
