Tall houseplants with long leaves fascinate with their exotic appearance. They set off any interior and even hide design flaws, diverting attention to themselves. In this material you will find the names and photos of tall indoor plants with a description of the rules for growing.
What to look out for
Tall green houseplants bring a lot of benefits. Their large leaves process carbon dioxide and release a lot of oxygen. And in a room with such "pets" it is much easier to breathe. Therefore, decorative trees and flowers are welcome guests in any apartment.
There are many attractive large plants that can be grown at home. Moreover, most of them have a non-capricious character, and it is not so difficult to care for them. But in any case, before you purchase a culture, pay attention to the rules for its placement and cultivation. Then you don’t have to throw away dead flowers because you put them in the shade orsun when not allowed, or watered incorrectly.
Also, pay attention to the growth rate of crops. Some of them reach several meters in height after 4-5 years. Others develop more slowly. Therefore, when choosing a flower, consider these qualities and the possibilities of your apartment. Below you will find a description of popular tall houseplants with names and photos.
Ficus Benjamin
This tall houseplant has earned great love from flower growers. And all thanks to the unpretentious nature and attractive variegated leaves. In addition, the culture is growing rapidly, and in 3-4 years it reaches a height of 1-1.5 meters. But the main advantage of the tree is the ability to give the crown and trunk a wide variety of shapes. In the next photo you will see how attractive this houseplant is.
Ficus Benjamin is a non-capricious plant, and even a novice grower can take care of it. The main thing is to provide him with regular watering and top dressing. In addition, it is important to spray the foliage of a handsome man 1-2 times a day, because he does not tolerate dry air. To make the plant feel comfortable, place the pot in a place with diffused light, where direct sunlight does not reach.
Liviston Palms
These tall houseplants look very impressive at any age and are popular with flower growers. They have a thick scarred trunk and a spreading crown of fan leaves. The plates are rounded with a dissection reaching the middle and deeper.
At home, palm trees grow up to two meters high. They breed easily and are relatively unpretentious in care. They prefer maximum illumination of the place and air temperature from +22 ° C in summer, and from +14 to +16 ° C in winter. They need regular and abundant watering, as well as frequent spraying. With a lack of moisture, palm leaves dry up and become covered with brown spots, spoiling their decorative effect. During the period of active growth, it is advisable to feed the crops weekly with special complexes.
Hovea Palm
This tall houseplant with narrow leaves came to us from Australia. It easily takes root in any conditions and is suitable for growing even in office conditions. It grows slowly and reaches 2 meters in height only at the age of 10. But beauty is gaining already in the 4th-5th year.
Palm leaves on long petioles are dark green. They have a narrow lanceolate shape and pointed tips. The Hovea palm adds 2-3 leaves annually, therefore, in order to create a lush crown, it is advisable to plant 4-5 young stems in one pot.
Set the pot in a place with diffused light. From direct sunlight, burns form on the leaves. In full shade, the palm tree loses its decorative effect, as its petioles are strongly extended. The culture does not like drafts and temperatures below +16 ° C. But at the same time, she loves regular, but moderate watering and spraying foliage.
Date palm
This tall plant has earned special affection from flower growers. And all thanksdense spreading crown, rapid growth and attractive appearance. In addition, the plant has an unpretentious character, and, despite its exotic origin, it takes root perfectly in apartment and office conditions. And with proper care, it reaches a two-meter growth in 5-7 years. And if you wish, an exotic beauty can be grown from a bone.
Caring for a date palm is easy. Provide her with abundant watering from spring to autumn, and in no case allow the soil to dry out. Otherwise, the leaves of the tree will droop and never return to their previous state. In winter, reduce moisture, as the roots will rot from stagnant moisture. At any time of the year, spray the leaves of the culture daily and periodically arrange a warm shower for the plant. A resident of the tropics responds well to top dressing and fertilizers. Apply them twice a month, and the palm tree will thank you with its fast growth and lush spreading crown.
Yukka
This tall plant with long leaves looks like a palm tree, although it has nothing to do with it. It has a thick tree-like stem, and long and straight leaves with pointed tips. Yucca acquires special decorativeness during flowering, which occurs with proper care every summer. At this time, a lot of white bell-shaped buds appear on the plant. At home, the culture reaches 2 meters in height.
Yucca is an unpretentious plant, but still it will need to be paid attention. To create favorable conditions for culture,stir it near the east or south windows. She is not afraid of the sun's rays, but in the shade she loses her decorative effect. The culture loves regular watering and frequent spraying, but it easily tolerates a short drought. Responds well to mineral supplements. Dislikes drafts and hypothermia.
Araucaria
The tall houseplant, also called Norfolk Pine, is a rare coniferous ornamental tree that can be grown indoors. It attracts attention with its light green branches extending from the trunk at almost a right angle and with a regular pyramidal shape.
Pine grows quite slowly and reaches a maximum height of one and a half meters. It needs plenty of light to thrive, and direct sunlight is not desirable for this tall houseplant.
Araucaria cannot be called unpretentious, because it is difficult to create comfortable conditions for it. She does not tolerate heat and hot air from central heating batteries. Therefore, keep the temperature in summer no higher than +20 °C, and in winter within +16 °C. And also feed the crop every two weeks with a calcium fertilizer. Do not forget to water the plant regularly in the spring and summer. In winter, reduce moisture, but at the same time spray the needles, especially in rooms with working heaters.
Aspidistra high
Houseplant known for its unpretentious nature. Therefore, if you are new to floriculture, thentake a look at this beauty. In addition, the aspidistra takes root perfectly in the shade and is not afraid of drafts. The main thing is not to place the pot in direct sunlight. Otherwise, the leaves will get burned.
The culture is characterized by rapid growth and in a few years reaches 70 cm in height. She has long stems and large dark green leaves, the length of which varies from 30 to 40 cm. Moreover, the plant produces up to 5 new plates annually. The main feature of the flower is the ability to change the color of the leaves depending on the amount of fertilizer applied. With regular feeding, platinums develop bright yellow or white patterns.
Caring for a plant is easy. Water the crop moderately every three days, fertilize at least once a month, and spray the foliage every week. And then the aspidistra will thank you with an attractive look.
Scheffler tree
A tall houseplant with leaves resembling a palm with outstretched fingers. In addition, on the plates, painted in dark green, there are bright yellow or white spots, which make the culture even more exotic and attractive. At home, the tree reaches 1.2 meters in height.
For a plant, choose a place with diffused light or partial shade. Direct sunlight is detrimental to the delicate leaves of the culture. Try to avoid drafts and sudden changes in temperature, and also protect the flower from the hot air of heating appliances. Schefflera cannot stand drought, so she needsconstant watering and frequent spraying. She responds well to top dressing, which is recommended to be applied in the spring-autumn period every week.
Japanese Fatsia
Tall houseplant with large leaves of unusual shape and color, came to us from Japan. It grows rapidly and reaches 1 meter in height in 3-4 years. But there are also two-meter specimens. The main feature of the Japanese beauty is large heart-shaped rounded leaves, the diameter of which reaches 15–30 cm. Slightly branched shoots are densely covered with plates, making the plant look like a lush bush.
Growing Fatsia at home is easy. After all, the culture is unpretentious and feels great in the shade. But in the light, its foliage becomes variegated, so install the pot in lighted places. He likes regular and abundant watering, frequent spraying and warm showers and is not afraid of drafts and sudden changes in temperature. Feels great in the summer on the balcony or in the garden.
Hibiscus, or Chinese rose
Looking for a tall flowering houseplant with an unpretentious nature? Then pay attention to this beauty. It is distinguished by a lush crown, which can be formed at will. In addition, the rose takes root even in the shade. But only in sunny and warm places all the beauty of hibiscus appears. Here, large, single-row or double buds appear on the tree, exuding a delicate aroma. Moreover, if you provide the rose with comfortable conditions, then it will delight with year-round flowering.
Caring for hibiscus is easy. It is enough to regularly water and fertilize the flower so that it feels good. In this case, it is important to cut the shoots of the tree. Otherwise, it will grow to a colossal size and take up all the available space.
Strelitzia, or bird of paradise
This tall indoor plant, the photo of which is shown below, is popular with flower growers. And all thanks to emerald leaves on long petioles and amazing inflorescences resembling the heads of exotic birds. Such a plant will decorate any collection of indoor flowers. But only owners of spacious apartments and greenhouses can grow it. After all, strelitzia quickly reaches two meters in height and about 1.5 meters in diameter.
Caring for an African beauty is easy. It calmly tolerates drought and temperature changes, drafts and heat. In addition, it feels great in the shade and in the sun. Although at maximum illumination, the culture looks especially attractive. But the main thing for strelitzia is space. From lack of space, the plant develops poorly and loses its decorative effect.
Indoor maple
The second name of a tall indoor plant is abutilon. This flower is no less popular than hibiscus. And this is not surprising, because indoor maple is also unpretentious in care and produces buds almost all year round. And it is always pleasant to look at its flowering, since the flower stalks of abutilon are large, variegated. In addition, they densely cover the shrub, giving it the appearance of a bright ball. Besidesthis plant tolerates pruning well.
Exotic handsome loves the light. Therefore, grow it in the south or east side of the room. And in the summer, safely take the pot out to the balcony or garden. But do not forget to shade the flower from the midday rays of the sun, otherwise the leaves will fall off. And protect the plant from wind and drafts. From spring to autumn, water the indoor maple abundantly, preventing the soil from drying out. In winter, reduce watering, but monitor the condition of the soil. And in no case do not keep the pot next to heating appliances. From dry and hot air, the leaves turn yellow and fall off.
Adenium, or desert rose
This inhabitant of the African continent impresses with its unusual shape and beauty. The plant has a thick curved trunk and dense crown, due to which it is often confused with bonsai. But adenium has a significant difference - from spring to autumn it is covered with large, colorful bell-shaped buds. Therefore, it will become a decoration of any room. The flower grows slowly, and at home its growth does not exceed one and a half meters.
Desert rose loves light, and calmly tolerates even direct sunlight. Therefore, the south side of the room will be the best place for it. True, after winter, gradually accustom the beauty to an abundance of light. In addition, try to keep direct rays on the crop trunk for no more than 5 hours a day. The rest of the rose does not make special demands. Water it rarely, only after the soil has dried, and sometimes pamper the flower with fertilizers.for cacti.
Dragon tree, or dracaena fragrans
This slow-growing shrub at home reaches 1.5-2 meters in height. It is distinguished by thin branches and a narrow crown, with dense dark green leaves. Some varieties have variegated stripes on the plates. At the beginning of development, dracaena fragrans has one trunk. But as it grows, the lower leaves of the culture fall off and lateral branches appear in their place. This gives the plant a whimsical and exotic look.
An inexperienced florist can also grow a southern beauty at home. Dracaena is unpretentious and feels calm even with minimal care. In addition, it takes root in the shade, but the variegation of the leaves fades from the lack of light. Therefore, install the pot near the east or south window. In addition, do not forget to periodically turn the flower upside down to the sun so that it develops evenly. Frequent watering the plant is not needed and even contraindicated. But it is also not recommended to allow the soil to dry out.
Bokarneya
This tropical beauty, also known as nolina or bottle tree, is every grower's dream. It is distinguished by a lush crown, long bright green leaves and a bizarre trunk resembling a vessel. This is how the plant got its name. But an attractive appearance is not the only advantage of a bokarney. An exotic beauty takes root at home and requires a minimum of attention. Therefore, anyone can grow it. The main thing is to provide the culture with an abundance of light, regular watering andfertilizer application.
Tall houseplant will fit into the style of the interior. But before you get such a "pet", ask about its rules for growing and growth rates. And choose culture, taking into account skills and opportunities. Then she won't have any trouble.
