There are various types of indoor trees on offer sure to work well with your space.
It should be at least two feet shorter than the room’s height.
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Different indoor trees have different moisture needs.
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More high-maintenance trees will have daily watering schedules, while lower-maintenance varieties will need to be watered less.
Here are the best indoor trees prized for their easy maintenance, compact size, and visual appeal.
They want more of everything: water, sunlight, humidity, and fertilizer.
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A room with a large picture window, skylight, or south-facing window is most desirable.
Plant your weeping fig in well-drained soil, and only water when the soil surface is dry.
An optional step for the pampered plant is a monthly leaf-wiping session with a damp cloth to remove dust.
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Fertilize your rubber tree every two weeks during periods of active growth to achieve maximum leaf size.
to satisfy a desire for lush foliage.
When shopping for an indoor banana tree, seek out dwarf cultivars to keep them to a manageable size.
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Warm temperatures, full sunlight, and regular fertilizing help these fast-growing trees reach their potential.
If leaves start to brown or curl,check for mites, which are notorious banana pests.
But these long-lived trees look great at any time of year.
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is a fine choice for homes with little direct sunlight or north-facing windows.
Umbrella trees like constant moisture, but do not leave them sitting in a tray of stagnant water.
Leaves will drop if the soil becomes too moist or too dry.
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Yucca
Yucca trees (Yuccaspp.
), also called yucca stick orspineless yucca, offer a striking live accent in homes.
The yucca tree features a solid trunk with leathery strap-like leaves emerging from the top.
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Groups of three in a pot with staggered heights look very attractive.
These trees prefer a well-drained sandy soil mix.
The size of the container will affect the size of the plant.
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The succulent leaves and trunk of this plant give it a sculptural look.
Jade trees are also ideal as bonsai specimens.
Water the plant every few weeks and locate it near a window with bright light.
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lends it to braiding and that is how many of these trees are sold.
The braids will grow with the tree over time, hardening and becoming woody as the plant matures.
The money tree is native to Central and South America.
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It prefers high humidity and moisture but don’t let it sit in standing water.
In the wild, you’ll find it growing in swamps and wetlands.
confirm the container is filled with a potting medium that has excellent drainage.
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It also has a slow growth rate, meaning it wont take up much space in a room.
But its fan-shaped, glossy green fronds will still add a tropical feel to any space.
Plan to water and feed it more frequently during the growing season and reduce water over the winter.
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Also, protect your palm from direct sun, as you risk burning the fronds.
This plant is quite hardy and easy to care for.
It is slow-growing and adapts well to life in a container.
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Keep your plant out of direct sunlight because it can burn the foliage.
And be sure not to overwater it, which causes the leaf tips to turn brown.
In fact, giving a parlor palm too much care is often what damages it, especially by overwatering.
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Its a very attractive palm tree with large, arching green fronds on multiple stems.
These palms have a reputation for being temperamental about their growing conditions.
They prefer warmth, high humidity, and lightly moist but not waterlogged soil.
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Corn Plant
The corn plant (Dracaena fragrans) does not produce corn, despite its name.
They are fairly hardy plants that withstand less-than-ideal growing conditions.
But maintaining a humid environment is key for healthy growth, along with keeping them away from drafts.
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These palms have a clumping growth habit with many stems much likebamboo.
In fact, another common name for the plant is the bamboo palm.
They do well indoors when located by a bright window.
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They are slow growers and won’t need to be repotted very often.
Aim to keep their location humid because dry air turns the leaf tips brown.
Its fairly easy to keep this plant as an indoor tree to have its leaves right at your fingertips.
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Use a container that just fits the plants root ball because bay laurel likes to be a little cramped.
check that not to overwater it.
Give your plant lots of light, warmth, and humidity.
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These plants grow from a single or multi-stemmed trunk.
Their narrow, ribbon-like, green leaves cascade down the stem.
These vibrant indoor trees grow small fruits that resemble tangerines.
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Calamondin orange trees love bright light and only require watering as needed.
Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)
The dumb cane (Dieffenbachiaspp.)
is an easy-to-grow houseplant that will flourish in pretty much any space.
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The juvenile plants tend to have moretextured foliagewhile the adult leaves are more deeply lobed.
lts sprawling height and beautiful foliage give it a feather-like appearance.
Thanks to its slender growth habit, it doesn’t take up much space.
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A weekly watering will keep this tree lush but be mindful not to overwateronly when the soil is dry.
Olive trees are native to the Mediterranean and love full sunlight.
While the soil of an olive tree should never fully dry out, do be mindful not to overwater.
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These plants can grow between 40 to 60 inches long.
Protect the plant from drafts as well as airflow from heating and air conditioning vents.
This ficus grows in tropical regions throughout the world, but it is particularly native to Southeast Asia.
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These palms are famous for their unique leaves, which are fan-shaped with rough edges.
Nutrient deficiency, pests, and too much or too little light can also cause leaf drop.
Indoor plantsbenefit most from liquid and slow-release fertilizers.
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All-purpose fertilizers of any variety contain the macronutrients necessary for plant growth including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
Before you do anything,determine why the leaves on your indoor tree are turning brown.
Only when you know the cause, you’re free to take proper action.
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