There are so many easy indoor plants to have inside the home or office. However, did you know trees grow well indoors too? Depending on your light availability, size of pots and space available, you can create an indoor forest.
Best Indoor Trees
Parlor Palm Tree
Otherwise known as a Bamboo palm, the Parlor palm tree is a popular indoor plant. Easy to maintain and grow, you don’t have to have a green thumb to keep this tree around. These trees do not get overly big and are great to use on a table, or on the floor for some greenery. Needing no direct sunlight, this tree will grow nicely, as long as the area around it is well lit. Too dark, and your Parlor palm will survive, but probably won’t get very big.
Weeping Fig (Ficus)
Grown indoors or outdoors a Weeping fig will grow nicely in either environment. Tolerating all kinds of light levels, it can bring any part of your area alive. On average grown indoors the Weeping Fig can reach between 3-6ft tall. Needing a well drained pot and rich soil, it is an easy to care for tree.
Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise)
Found all over the world and a highly recognised evergreen tree. Commonly found outside, Strelitzia also makes a wonderful indoor attraction. With its beautiful big green leaves and wonderfully unusual flowers, these trees are simply breathtaking. Your Strelitzia needs bright and sufficient light, up to 6 hours a day where possible, especially if you want it to bloom indoors.
Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Growing in the shape of a spiral wheel, this tree has bright green, glossy leaves. Getting up to 3 – 4 feet in size indoors, it is the perfect size for a smaller area in the home or office. Preferring a slightly more humid environment, a Dwarf Umbrella Tree will do just fine in dryer air. However, they will be more susceptible to pests, like spider mites if the air is too dry.
Yucca
Yuccas are an easy to manage tree and generally quite very little attention. Drought tolerant and pest resistant, they are great for indoors. As long as they have enough bright light and the soil dries out about 50% before watering again, your Yucca will be happy.
Olive Trees
In the past Olive trees were only really found outdoors. Over time more and more people started having Olive trees indoors, and it took off. It is important that they receive enough bright sunlight, but be careful not to scorch their leaves through a window. Dwarf varieties seem to do much better indoors, and it is noted that Olive trees would prefer to go back into the garden again after being indoors for a long time.
Fruit Trees
Yes, you most definitely can grow some varieties of fruits indoors. Adding not only beautiful greenery to your home, but pops of colour when the fruit comes through is just striking. Most fruit trees require bright sunlight and a fair amount of water, but not too much water, as they are often susceptible to overwatering. From mulberries to apricot trees, if you have the right variety, it will be a fantastic addition to your home.
Visit Stanler Farms today for a variety of different indoor trees. If you have a specific habitat, but are not sure which tree will grow best, speak to one of our resident horticulturalists for some advice.
