When choosing plants to grow inside your home, you absolutely must consider the size of the spaces so that they are well proportioned. Neither too big nor too small! Of course, it also depends on your tastes: either you want to fill this space with greenery, or on the contrary, you aspire to a more sober decoration with a few plants in specific corners.
When it comes to tall plants, it’s essential to get the math right, especially in terms of height. This naturally prevents your plants from piling up on the ceiling or in a very narrow corner. Once everything is calculated, all that’s left is to enjoy the beauty of these giant plants, which sometimes exceed 2 meters in height. For inspiration, here are some examples of sumptuous plants to install in your home.
- Candle
candle wood
A tropical tree plant, candlewood appears as a shrub with a trunk and ascending branches. Majestic in appearance, it is a plant resistant to all climates, from very cold winters to very dry summers. Easy to grow, this plant likes shade, but can also be exposed to the sun. Its special feature: it always helps purify the ambient air and remains ideal for sore throats. Placed in a vase, candlewood can reach 3 meters and make a splash with visitors.
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- The lira fig
fig reading
This plant, of African origin, is perfect for filling an empty but well-lit corner. Indeed, it surprises with its large leaves that stand out beautifully in a vibrant shade of green. The lyre fig prefers the sun to the cold wind from the air conditioner. It is therefore best to place it in a corner with good daylight. Of course, it does not produce figs, but the advantage is that it lasts a long time, up to 20 years even with good care. In a pot, it reaches 3 to 4 meters, impossible not to notice it!
- The raffia palm
raffia palm
Native to Madagascar, this is one of the most popular palm trees for interior decoration. Whether planted in sunny or partially shaded areas, its strength is its resistance to all weather conditions. Planted in a large pot, it can reach up to 4 meters. Easy to maintain, it instantly adds an exotic touch to any space. Make way for daydreaming and escape!
- The palm of the fan
fan palm
Its real name is “Livistona”, and it is commonly called “Fan Palm” because of its fan-shaped leaves, very different from each other, with detailed folds, they are very pretty, we would like to go there and touch them. But be careful of the trunk, which risks stinging you! This indoor palm is easily distinguished by its dark green bushy foliage. Although it thrives in a very bright environment, it cannot tolerate long exposure to the sun and prefers partial shade. This plant is tall (up to 3 meters in a pot) but grows very slowly and must be watered regularly.
- Areka
Areca
Also native to Madagascar, this palm tree is also a favorite for indoor growing, bringing a truly cheerful touch and tropical ambiance to the room. Easy to care for, the Areca prefers light but not too much sun to avoid burning the foliage. Therefore, only a few hours of sun alternating with partial shade. However, this palm does not tolerate air conditioning. With its dense head and elegant appearance, planted in a pot, this palm can reach 3 meters.
- The fragrant dragon tree
Fragrant Dragon Tree
As its name suggests, just to warn you, it has the art of perfuming the room all by itself. This green houseplant has a truly original appearance: its variegated leaves are simply magnificent, large and shiny, oscillating between yellow and light green tones.
It’s a hardy and easy-care plant. When it comes to temperature, the fragrant dracaena isn’t fussy at all: it can go from full sun to partial shade, including diffused light, and can even tolerate air conditioning. In a pot, it reaches 3 to 6 meters.
- The weeping fig
weeping fig
Popular for interior decoration, the weeping fig is very interesting because it’s one of the types of plants that allows you to create shapes with its stems, like certain plants like lucky bamboo or St. George’s sword.
Whether in full sun or partial shade, it stands out proudly, offering a special beauty to the environment with its small green leaves and its mini-tree appearance. In a pot, it can reach up to 3 meters, but if planted in the ground outdoors, the weeping fig tree can even exceed 15 meters in height. Note!
- The water stick
The water stick
According to some urban legends, this plant species can bring good humor to your home… provided it is offered to you!
Whatever luck it brings, feminine or masculine, the water stick is very beautiful to look at and will bring a beautiful decoration to the space where it is placed. A fairly large space among other things, given that this plant can even reach 5 meters
In fact, as it grows, it becomes very full, creating a voluminous and imposing appearance. The water stick likes partial shade and watering in hot weather.
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- Euphorbia Pencil
Euphorbia Pencil
Very decorative, elegant, and truly beautiful to look at, this plant looks like a succulent. But it’s not at all. It’s also highly toxic and should therefore be kept out of reach of children and pets. Also, be careful not to come into contact with the latex inside.
Easy to maintain, it tolerates full sun and partial shade perfectly. In a pot, it can reach 2 meters.
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