Best 10 tree varieties are perfect for growing indoors!

10 Tree Varieties You Can Grow Indoors

These little indoor trees will make a great addition to your home.

Grow an indoor tree if you're looking to fill an empty space in your home or add a little extra dimension to your houseplants. Unlike the large trees found outside, indoor tree varieties thrive indoors. Whether you're growing a small tree for your living room or dining room, indoor tree varieties can thrive in your home's kitchen, home office or bedroom. From beautiful blooming indoor tree varieties to low light growers, indoor tree varieties elevate your home like a new addition to your home decor and bring a little bit of the outside into your home.

1. Yucca

Yucca

Yucca, like the snake plant, has upright blue-green, sword-shaped leaves that lend it an architectural look. Yucca is ideal for adding shine to your home due to its attractive appearance, slow-growing nature, and low maintenance. Plus, it's drought-resistant, so you won't have to worry about it drying out. to water it every now and then," explains Justin Hancock, a horticulturalist with Costa Farms. Yucca doesn’t require pruning except to remove old leaves and is relatively disease- and pest-resistant.

• Adult Size: 6 feet high x 4 feet long.

• Growing conditions: Bright light (3 to 4 feet from east or west facing window)

• All Purpose Potting Mix

2. Money Tree

Money Tree

Money tree, also known as Pachira aquatica, is often presented as many trees growing together with trunks braiding into a single stem. I like money trees because of how full they are (when they’re happy) and how dense the canopy is,” says Hancock. The leaves are beautiful and textured, particularly as they spread out and the leaves grow larger and larger.However, it is important to keep in mind that money trees grow slowly. particularly in low light conditions, so they won't overwhelm your space.

• Adult size: 6 feet tall x 4 feet wide

• Growing conditions: Bright light (3 to 4 feet from east or west facing window)

•  All Purpose Potting Mix

3. Citrus 'Meyer' Lemon Tree

Citrus 'Meyer' Lemon Tree

Citrus trees can actually be grown indoors, and a Meyer lemon tree is a great option for an indoor garden. It's a mid-sized cultivar that's not just good for fruit, but also for decoration. "It's a beautiful tree that blooms in clusters in clusters, and it's very fragrant, with waxy white flowers that come in lots of different shades of yellow. You just need to make sure you get enough sunlight, good soil, water, and fertilize it every now and then."

• Adult Size: 8-12 feet high x 8-12 feet wide (pruned to any size)

• Growing conditions: Bright, clear light for at least 8 to 12 hours; soil that drains well.

4. Fiddleleaf Fig

Fiddleleaf Fig

Fiddleleaf figs are known for being tough to grow indoors, but they're actually pretty easy to take care of. Their big leaves make them a great choice for people who want a statement tree. Hancock says they have a unique look and can instantly give any room a special atmosphere. The key to success - and where a lot of people have messed up - is that they need lots of light and don't like to hang out in dark pl tuaces.

• Adult Size: 6 to 10 Feet High x 6 Feet Wide

• Growing conditions: Bright light (about 3 to 4 feet away from an east-or west-facing window) and a potting mix of all kinds.

5. Rubber Tree

Rubber Tree

Rubber tree, also known as Ficus elastica, comes in a variety of shades of green, so you'll have plenty of options when it comes to picking out a tree to grow in your home. "The leaves of rubber trees are large, paddle-shaped and dark green, often with a hint of bronze or burgundy," Hancock says. If dark green is not your thing, try variegated varieties such as Ruby, which have white or pink spots on the leaves. When given enough sunlight, rubber tree grows really fast."

• Adult Size: 6 Feet High x 6 Feet Wide

• Light: Bright to medium

• All Purpose Potting Mix

6. Madagascar Dragon Tree

Madagascar Dragon Tree

The appearance of Madagascar dragon tree is unique, which is why it's often seen in shopping centers, office buildings, and public spaces. "It has a relatively short trunk like a bamboo, topped with clusters of long thin leaves," Hancock says. "The leaves are bright green, and some species have reddish purple edging on the leaves." As the tree grows, the trucks start to twist and turn, giving each plant a different look.

• Adult Size: 6 Feet High x 3 Feet Wide

• Best growing conditions: Bright to low light 

     Best potting mix: all-purpose

7. Ficus 'Little Ruby' Fig

Ficus 'Little Ruby' Fig

If you're looking for an unexpected indoor tree variety, you might want to check out Little Ruby fig. It's a compact little tree with lots of branches that don't grow too big. It's dense and bushy, so it looks full and full inside. Spoonemore says it has broad, deep-leaved deciduous leaves that look great in your garden or container. Little Ruby is self-pollinating, so it'll start to produce fruit about a year or two after you plant it.

• Adult size: 4 to 6 feet tall x 4 to 6 feet wide

• Proper growing conditions: Bright light; Indirect light; Drain well

• All Purpose Potting Mix

8. Corn Plant

Corn Plant

Corn plant is one of the simplest indoor trees to take care of. It's a stocky tree with green leaves that usually have a variegated light green stripe down the middle. Hancock says you'll usually see this tree in one pot because it grows in several trunks, usually in staggered heights, for extra interest. It's a great plant for beginners and can last for decades. You can find it at any garden center.

• Adult Size: 6 Feet High x 3 Feet Wide

• Best growing conditions: Bright to low light

    Best potting mix: all-purpose

9. Norfolk Island Pine

Norfolk Island Pine

Norfolk Island pine is a popular choice for decorations around the holidays. It looks similar to a pine or spruce, but it has needles that give it a different texture. Hancock says it looks great with almost any home decor style. As it grows, the branches tend to curl up, giving it a tiered look. That's Hancock's favorite part of the tree.

• Adult Size: 6 Feet High x 4 Feet Wide

• Proper growing conditions: Bright to medium light; 

• All Purpose Potting Mix

10. Majesty Palm

Majesty Palm

If you're looking for a houseplant that will give your space a tropical feel, look no further than majesty palm. It's a popular choice for houseplants because of its big, feathery fronds. Hancock says it's best to keep it indoors if you don't have too much bright light, but if you do, you'll want to be careful because it can attract spider mites, especially in dry air.

• Adult Size: 6 Feet High x 4 Feet Wide

• Bright light (within 3-4 feet of an eastern- or western-facing window)

• All Purpose Potting Mix