You love nature and trees such as figs, citrus fruits, and many others. But a house or apartment will not allow them to be placed there and grown, so you will be glad to know about is an easy and stylish way to combat this is by filling your home with large indoor plants.
Indoor plants not only rebuild our connection with nature and the outdoors but provide myriad health benefits to your home.
Therefore, these home giants were chosen for today's article.
- Dieffenbachia
- Drecaena Marginata
- Drecaena Lemon-Lime
- Silver Satin Pothos
- Golden Pothos
- Philodendron Congo
- Philodendron Red Emerald
- Philodendron Gigantium
- Monstera Deliciosa
- Monstera Adansonii
- Schefflera Amate
Growing Dumbcane Dieffenbachia
The large and showy Dieffenbachia it to be adaptable to different kinds of lighting and conditions in which you might not expect a large plant to grow.
The right light can help to grow your house plant to a big size. When growing dieffenbachia, most varieties do best in a filtered light situation, where bright to moderate light shines through a sheer curtain or other filtering window cover.
Filtered light is particularly important when the houseplant is producing new, tender leaves that are subject to sunburn. Also, need to rotate the dieffenbachia regularly to provide adequate light to all sides of the plant and prevent it from reaching toward the light on one side.
Avoid placing the dumbcane plant that curious children or pets might be tempted to taste.
Dragon tree
To make your home more modern it is worth recommending these tall, spindly plants. Indoors, they can grow to well over 10 feet, but it won’t be straight vertical growth.
The Dragon tree is an attractive plant and it's easy to care for, drought-tolerant, and nearly indestructible. Also, very easy to propagate your dragon tree using stem cuttings rooted in water. Just about three weeks for the cuttings to sprout roots, and using a rooting hormone isn’t necessary.
Dragon tree cuttings can make a thoughtful housewarming gift.
Dracaena Lemon-Lime
This beautiful big tree. And even beginning gardeners can grow this plant with ease.
As it grows, lemon-lime dracaena loses its lower leaves until a rosette of corn-like foliage is held atop its cane-like stem. Across its native habitat, the corn plant may grow to a height that exceeds 20 feet, but it to reach a height of only 4 to 6 feet as a houseplant. If your plant grows taller than the space you have for it, you can always prune the stem at any point below the top rosette of leaves.
Among all its easy-care qualities, this tree watering preference may be the one growing factor that needs a little more attention. It grows best in moist soil that does not become too soggy.
This plant’s toxic to dogs and cats. So you need to keep your lemon-lime dracaena out of reach of children and pets.
Vining plants that can be staked
Is a vine plant that has dark green leaves with silvery markings. Trailing houseplant is very easy to care for. The eye-catching tropical plant looks stunning, growing in hanging baskets or climbing up a moss pole.
With regard to lighting then Satin Pothos need plenty of bright, indirect sunlight to thrive. So the best location for this plant is near a window where it gets some morning or evening sun. But also Silver Pothos is a plant that you can grow in low-light conditions.
Aim for humidity levels of at least 40% for the fastest growth. The easy ways to get humidity levels are to mist the leaves daily. His long stems can grow up to 10 ft. long. So need to fertilize monthly during the growing season to help it grow faster.
If you care for your Pothos well, you can avoid many diseases and pests that affect some house plants and grow a big plant.
Staked Golden Pothos
This plant can be found on many favorite houseplants lists because it is easy to care for, can be trained to grow as you wish, and can tolerate lower light conditions.
Need to rotate your plant periodically to ensure even growth on all sides and dust the leaves often so the plant can photosynthesize efficiently.
If you want will grow the larger floor plants, then need them repotting every 18-24 months. And provide a potting vessel 2”- 4” larger in diameter for quick growth. Don’t choose a pot much larger than the previous one as this could drown the plant's roots.
The reality of Pothos is they do well in almost any container, drainage hole or not.
Philodendron Congo
A Philodendron Congo is one of several cultivars of Philodendron and is quite a large-leafed plant. It is fast-growing and it grows to peak at about 3 x 3 m in size.
Congos, like most other Philodendrons, need moderation in pretty much every way. In bright light the growth and productivity of the Philodendron increase. As a result, it is necessary to increase the need for fertilizers and the frequency of watering. In low light, its leaves and stems are prone to rot.
You are very lucky because Philodendrons are not prone to insects, but you may encounter aphids and mealybugs. But this no problem, because you can wipe off mealybugs with cotton balls, dipped in rubbing alcohol.
Philodendron Red Emerald
These are large plants, and everyone also fell in love with them for their beautiful strong leaves. This plant in nature has been known to reach well over sixty feet high, though more than around twelve feet high is unlikely in an indoor home environment.
As for watering then this plant will likely survive a missed watering or two. But don't need do not let the plant completely dry out between waterings. Also it a lot less susceptible to plant water and browning leaf tips than many Calatheas.
Is an easy-care indoor plant that will make a fantastic addition to your indoor garden collection.
Philodendron Gigantium
Philodendron Giganteum Plants are known for their giant glossy green foliage. The huge green leaves can grow to be 4 to 5 feet tall and as large as 3 feet across.
This houseplant grows so quickly you can almost see the leaves increase in size each passing day. They love bright, indirect light and make beautiful statements in indoor patios, conservatories, and tropical gardens. Also, this kind of Philodendron loves moisture but can tolerate some dryness.
It’s easy to care for and freshens up any indoor corner.
Monstera Deliciosa
They from of Aroid Family, and are one of the few aroids that produce edible fruit, particularly, Monstera Deliciosa, but they rarely flower or produce edible fruit indoors.
Monsteras appreciate a warm, humid environment, a good amount of water, and gentle sunlight. But need generally give them like to dry out a little bit between waterings. As epiphytes with aerial roots, they are sensitive to overwatering, so they don’t want to sit in soggy soil.
And while it is tolerant of lower light conditions, you may notice leggy growth as a result. Only need to rotate your Monstera periodically to ensure even growth on all sides and dust the leaves often.
Remember each plant is a unique living thing and may have varying needs. Pay attention to the needs of your Monstera and you will have a long and happy relationship.
Monstera Adansonii
It's notoriously easy to care for and loves to climb—providing it with a stake, moss stick, or trellis that it can cling to can lead to some beautiful displays, and plus, it will produce larger leaves. The Swiss cheese plant grows quickly and can reach expansive heights in under six months' time.
They grow best in bright, indirect light, or partial shade. Because they're used to thriving under the cover of large trees in the jungle and can easily burn if exposed to too many direct sun rays.
These deep-jungle plants thrive on very high humidity, lots of moisture. The closer you can mimic the plant's natural conditions, the better.
Schefflera Amate
The Schefflera Amate is a fast-growing, tropical, and lush tree that can grow up to 65 feet tall in its natural environment but upwards of 8 feet tall indoors. To tame the plant's growth and maintain a bushier appearance, prune the new growth tips.
This tree has adapted well to indoor environments and can survive in medium light spaces, making it a showstopping option for dark spaces other large plants may struggle in, such as ficus.
Always be sure to assess your plant’s watering needs. Also, Schefflera Amates like to dry out significantly between waterings. The most common mistake made with these plants is overwatering.
This Schefflera tree with its bright glossy green leaves adds warmth and a touch of the tropics to any home.