Growing Indoor plants is the ideal idea, indoor trees connect you to nature in your home. Also, it gives an aesthetic look to your home.
We can easily grow indoor trees in a flowing pot, there are so many indoor trees in the market but these ten indoor trees will be well-suited for indoor growth.
Here is a list of trees which is perfect to grow as indoor trees:
Rubber Tree
Ficus elastica is the scientific name for Rubber trees, this tree is considered the perfect indoor grow tree for your home, because of its shiny leaves.
Light- Rubber trees should be placed near the window, from where it can get indirect sunlight. However, it can also tolerate direct sunlight but too much direct sunlight can scorch their leaves.
Water- Before watering allow the top inch of the soil to dry out completely and then you can water it thoroughly until and unless the water drains from the bottom of the pot. But overwatering is strictly prohibited in this plant, it can lead the root to rot.
Soil: For this plant, you need a well-draining potting mixture of peat moss, perlite, and potting soil. Make sure that the pot has drainage holes to prevent it from waterlogging.
Height: Up to 2-10 feet
Temperature: 65º – 85ºF
Properties: Air purifying
Corn Plant
Dracaena fragrant is the scientific name for the corn plant, this plant has thick stems with long leaves that can grow one or more thick stems. This plant is called a corn plant but actually, this plant does not grow corn.
Light: Corn plants are easy to grow plants, they require bright but indirect light, however, they can tolerate direct sunlight, especially the morning sun but too much sunlight can easily scorch their leaves.
Water: You can water thoroughly when the top inch of the soil is dry out. During the winter season waterless and frequently water them.
Soil: For nutritious soil, you need a mixture of peat moss, perlite, and potting soil. Also, place your corn plant in well-draining, aerated soil.
Height: 4-6 feet
Temperature: 65°F to 80°F (18°C to 27°C)
Properties: Air purifying
Umbrella Tree
Schefflera actinophylla is the scientific name for Umbrella trees, this tree can grow up to eight feet tall when it’s planted indoors and 50 feet tall when it is planted outdoors. Umbrella tree has glowing green leaves with divided leaves that resemble umbrellas.
Light: This plant is also easy to grow, you can place it anywhere from where it can receive direct sunlight. But sometimes too much harsh sunlight can scorch their leaves.
Water: You can water this plant thoroughly when the top inch of the soil is dry out. During its growing season, you need to water it weekly. But water less during the winter season, when the plant’s growth slows down.
Soil: For the soil, you need a mixture of peat moss, perlite, and potting soil and place it in the well-draining, aerated soil.
Height: 3-8 feet
Temperature: 60°F to 75°F (15°C to 24°C)
Properties: Air purifying
Mass Cane
Dracaena massangeana is the scientific name for Mass Cane, this plant is originally from Africa. Mass Cane has a stalky steam and long, light green leaves. This plant is a low-maintenance indoor plant and easy to care for.
Light: This plant Mass Cane can tolerate low light conditions, however, it prefers bright but indirect light. These plants grow slower and also take time to grow mature.
Water: When the soil is a little damp or slightly dry you can water the Mass Cane or also you can water this plant once a week. Prevents waterlogging from the drains of the pot.
Soil: For the soil, you need a mixture of peat moss, perlite, and potting soil and place it in the well-draining, aerated soil. Make sure that the pot has drainage holes to prevent it from waterlogging.
Height: 4-6 feet
Temperature: 65°F to 80°F (18°C to 27°C).
Properties: Air purifying
Lemon Tree
Citrus limon is the scientific name for Lemon Trees, this is one of the easiest lemon trees to grow indoors. This plant is the cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange tree. During the reason, this produces white blooms or sweet, tangy lemons.
Light: This lemon tree requires 8 to 12 hours of sunlight, place it facing south or southwest facing window. For the nutritious growth of the plant direct sunlight is necessary.
Water: Before watering make sure that your lemon tree soil is dry but not waterlogged. During the winter season, you need to reduce watering the plants.
Soil: For the soil, you need a well-draining, slightly acidic soil, with a mixture of potting soil, perlite, and sand
Height: 3-4 feet
Temperature: 60°F to 70°F (15°C to 21°C)
Properties: Air purifying
Dragon Tree
Dracaena marginata is the scientific name for dragoon Tree, this tree is best known for its spiked, sword-shaped leaves. This tree gives a vibrant look to your room.
Light: This tree can tolerate lower light conditions, So you can place your dragon tree near a window where it can receive bright but indirect sunlight.
Water: Before watering let the top inch of water so dry out thoroughly. This plant is drought-resistant so if you forget to water it once or twice.
Soil: For the soil, we need well-draining, aerated soil with a mixture of peat moss, perlite, and potting soil. Make sure that the pot has drainage holes to prevent it from waterlogging.
Height: 6 feet tall
Temperature: 65°F to 80°F (18°C to 27°C)
Properties: Air purifying
Ponytail Palm Tree
Beaucarnea recurvata is the scientific name for Ponytail Palm Tree, this plant is a free-flowing palm tree with long curly leaves. This tree gives a natural and vibrant look to your home and also adds beauty to your home.
Light: These ponytail palms can tolerate lower light conditions, You can place your tree near a window where it can receive bright, indirect sunlight.
Water: This plant has a very unique water requirement when the soil is completely dry out then you need to water it thoroughly, depending on the temperature and humidity within your household.
Soil: Ponytail Palm has a well-draining sandy soil, a mix of cactus or succulent potting mix. Make sure that the pot has drainage holes to prevent it from waterlogging.
Height: 6-8 feet tall
Temperature: 65°F to 75°F (18°C to 24°C)
Properties: Air purifying
This tree adds beauty to the home and for water purification, you must keep these plants in the home.
FAQs
Q. Do corn plants grow corn?
This plant is called a corn plant but actually, this plant does not grow corn.
Q. Why do we need to grow the indoor trees?
There are several benefits of growing indoor plants like, Air Purification, Stress Reduction, Connection with Nature and many more.
Q. How often should I water the indoor plant?
Depending on the factors of the plants like, pot size, humidity levels, and environmental conditions we need to water the plants. But normally we water the plant when the top inch of the soil feels dry.
Q. How often should, I fertilize the indoor plants?
We fertilize the indoor trees to promote healthy growth on the plants we normally, use the balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half-strength and apply it every 4-6 weeks during the growing season
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