Small trees make excellent indoor trees. They help clean the air and brighten the space around them. Even better, tending to indoor tree plants has been shown to improve mental health. Many trees grow inside. Here are twenty of the most popular indoor trees. Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia) Native to South Africa, the bird of paradise … Read more
The broadleaf palm (Rhapis excelsa) is also known as the broadleaf lady palm and the lady palm. Broadleaf palms are native to China and Taiwan but are extinct in the wild. These palms are easy to grow and can give years of pleasure. Description The leaves of the broadleaf palm are dark green and form … Read more
Spineless yucca (Yucca elephantipes) is native to Mexico and the Caribbean. Spineless yuccas thrive with little neglect, so make great houseplants that don’t need too much attention. The plants are slow-growing, drought tolerant, and pest resistant. Description Spineless yucca has a brown trunk. The leaves grow out of the top end of the trunk. Spineless yucca … Read more
Fishtail palms (Caryota mitis) make wonderful indoor trees. They are originally from Southeast Asia but have become established in South Florida and in Puerto Rico. Description The fishtail palm has green fronds that resemble the tail of an ornamental goldfish, hence the name. Each frond can reach 6 ½ -13 feet long. The tree has lavender … Read more
Norfolk Island Pines (Araucaria heterophylla) are evergreen trees often grown indoors to use as living Christmas trees. Norfolk Island is between Australia and New Zealand. The tree lives near the coast and likes humid conditions. Description Although the Norfolk Island Pine is called a pine, it is not. It is in the family Araucariaceae, which … Read more
The triangle Ficus (Ficus triangularis) is also known as the triangle fig. The plant is originally from South Africa. While many Ficus plants are fussy, this Ficus is easy to grow indoors. Learn how to grow this popular indoor tree. Description The triangle Ficus has triangular leaves, hence the name. These leaves are dark green and … Read more
The corn plant (Dracaena fragrans) is originally from tropical Africa. It is a slow-going evergreen usually kept as a houseplant in the United States. According to NASA, corn plants help purify the air. Description Corn plants are called that because their straight, unbranched trunk resembles a corn stalk. The leaves are ribbons of dark green … Read more
The parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans) is a great indoor tree. Parlor palms are non-toxic and easy to grow. They also help purify the air inside the room they are growing in. Description Parlor palms have long green stems with long, narrow, dark green leaves. They grow to be 2-7 feet tall indoors and 2-3 feet … Read more
Dracaena, also known as the dragon tree, corn plant or more recently as Sansevieria, is one of the most popular houseplants out there. It’s appreciated for its very easy care and is considered beginner-proof, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to run into issues with yours. If your Dracaena isn’t looking its best, suffering from … Read more
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