Suppose you are looking for a large houseplant that can stand on its own in the corner of the living room. In that case, it is a good idea to know some essential points before you buy and be familiar with 17 large houseplants that make your home fantastic.
Handy tips before buying big and tall houseplants
– When houseplants live outdoors, they grow more compared to when they are indoors. In fact, the size of the pot, sunlight, and care conditions do not allow the houseplants to reach their full height.
– you should keep in mind that you will need to increase the size of the pot after a while because the space for the plant’s roots will become limited, and it won’t be able to absorb nutrients properly. Additionally, the soil will dry out quickly, requiring frequent watering. This situation can lead to either overwatering or excessive dryness, both of which can harm your houseplant.
– Make sure you have enough room for the mature houseplant. It is better to consider its maximum width and height to elude overcrowding.
– Consider the growth rate of the houseplant and the time it requires to mature and then meet the expectations of the houseplant and repotting needs.
– Research specific care for your houseplant, including its light needs, watering, repotting, and pruning.
If you have any questions about caring for big and tall houseplants, please ask in the comments section. I’ll be happy to help.
1. Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana)
When I hear the name Kentia Palm, I think of the beautifully curved feather-like leaves. If you take good care of this common houseplant at home, it may grow between 10 and 12 feet.
leave it in bright and indirect light and moisten its soil.
Time to Maximum Growth: 10-15 years
Growth Rate: Slow
2. Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata)
This indoor plant makes the house spectacular with its large, glossy, and violin-shaped leaves.
As it is one of the fast growing houseplants and reaches 10 feet or more in the house, it needs ample space and is unsuitable for tiny homes.
For the necessary care, give your Fiddle Leaf Fig bright indirect light and do not overwater it; provide a moist environment to prevent the leaves from falling, and sometimes clean houseplant leaves with a soft and wet microfiber cloth.
Time to Maximum Growth: 5-10 years
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
3. Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)
This low-maintenance houseplant has dark green or wine-colored leaves, so you don’t need to touch them to realize how thick and leathery they are.
Moreover, it can reach a height of ten feet at home, so to ensure proper air circulation, you must place it in large spaces.
If you ask me about Houseplant care, bright indirect sunlight and constant watering are vital; just let the soil dry out between two waterings.
Time to Maximum Growth: 5-10 years
Growth Rate: Moderate
4. Yucca Cane (Yucca elephantipes)
It is challenging to fit this tall houseplant with its sword-like leaves and thick, woody trunk into a small space.
Although this houseplant, if you want an 8- to 10-foot yucca cane, don’t forget bright, indirect sunlight and low watering.
Time to Maximum Growth: 5-10 years
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
5. Banana Plant (Musa spp.)
I remember this tropical houseplant’s large, banana-like leaves attracted my attention when I saw it for the first time in the flower shop.
The banana plant has various species, and each species grows differently. Still, in general, it can be said that it grows between 6 and 10 feet at home.
This large houseplant prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity for fast growth. So, I prune it regularly to manage its size.
Time to Maximum Growth: 2-3 years
Growth Rate: Fast
6. Chinese Fan Palm (Livistona chinensis)
In the right conditions, you can perk up your room with a ten-foot-tall Chinese fan plant.
This tall houseplant has large, fan-shaped leaves and needs bright, indirect light and constantly moist soil to grow.
Time to Maximum Growth: 10-15 years
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
7. Majesty Palm (Ravenea rivularis)
The good tropical feeling that the Majesty Palm, with its arched branches and feather-like appearance, gives to the room is valuable for me.
With high humidity and bright indirect light, this large houseplant can grow up to 10 feet and take up considerable space.
Time to Maximum Growth: 10 years or more
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
8. Dracaena Marginata (Dragon Tree)
This tall houseplant, also known as the dragon tree, has spiky leaves and a slender trunk and grows between 6 and 10 feet. Water it a little and place it somewhere with bright and indirect light.
Time to Maximum Growth: 10 years or more
Growth Rate: Slow
9. Monstera Deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)
My favorite houseplant has large, split leaves and is famous for its beauty.
It can reach 8 feet in the house, but my houseplant has not yet reached 6 feet.
Although it does well in all kinds of bright light, I have kept it in bright, indirect light and increased the humidity. Water it when the soil is completely dry.
Time to Maximum Growth: 3-5 years
Growth Rate: Fast
10. Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla)
This large houseplant, which looks great all year round, has soft, needle-like leaves and grows symmetrically.
If you prepare the best conditions, it will grow between 6 and 8 feet.
It needs a large space to spread the branches, in addition to bright indirect sunlight and moist soil.
Time to Maximum Growth: 10 years or more
Growth Rate: Slow
11. Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)
this tropical plant has feathery, arching branches and bamboo-like stems and is Suitable for large indoor spaces.
It’s like a miracle. Can you believe it can reach 7 to 8 feet at home?
To care for it, don’t ignore bright, indirect light and constantly moist soil.
Time to Maximum Growth: 5-10 years
Growth Rate: Moderate
12. Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata)
placing a ponytail palm in a small space with this height and width seems impossible.
This large houseplant has a bulbous base and long, arching leaves and quickly reaches 8 feet indoors.
Remember, bright, indirect light and low watering are essential for this low-maintenance plant.
Time to Maximum Growth: 10 years or more
Growth Rate: Slow
13. Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)
Big banana-like leaves and bird-like flowers make everyone eager to buy Bird of Paradise.
This tall houseplant with a tropical feel can grow up to 7-8 feet tall, which is problematic for little houses.
As you know, not having flowers does not mean that the houseplant is unhealthy and suffers from some houseplant diseases. The flowers of this large houseplant usually bloom outdoors in late winter to early spring.
This indoor plant loves bright, indirect light and high humidity. Water it when the soil is slightly dry.
If you feel that the leaves have spread too much, pruning is what you should do.
It is considered a modern houseplant, and I personally use it in some projects where there is suitable space.
Time to Maximum Growth: 5-10 years
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
14. Schefflera (Umbrella Tree)
As its name implies, this large houseplant has shiny, umbrella-like leaves and grows 8 to 10 feet tall indoors with bright, indirect light and moist soil.
Time to Maximum Growth: 5-10 years
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
15. Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans)
I recommend giving a Pallor Palm plant as a gift to your home to enjoy the tropical feel of this houseplant with delicate and feather-like branches.
This large houseplant reaches 6 to 8 feet in bright indirect light. Do not forget to keep the soil moist.
Time to Maximum Growth: 5-10 years
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
16. Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans)
Is it possible to see its broad and arch-shaped leaves and its thick and wooden stem and not fall in love with it?
This tall houseplant is relatively easy to care for and prefers bright, indirect light and constant watering.
Also, it quickly grows between 6 and 10 feet tall in ideal conditions.
Time to Maximum Growth: 5-10 years
Growth Rate: Moderate
17. Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii)
This tropical plant quickly grows up to 7 feet at home. Another thing that attracts everyone’s attention is its bamboo-like stems and feathery branches.
Regarding the care of this tall houseplant, do not forget the importance of bright, indirect light and moist soil.
Time to Maximum Growth: 5-10 years
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
