Tall Houseplants
Large plants can make a statement indoors and add natural beauty to the room. best houseplants require less attention than smaller plants, too.
Plants like the Bird of Paradise with their large green leaves grow quickly and thrive in bright sunlight. They also add a splash of color to the room.
Dragon Tree 'Madagascar
The Madagascar Dragon Tree, or Dracaena Marginata, is a popular indoor plant with a tall height due to its beautiful foliage and simple care. The plant is part of the Dracaena Genus and is commonly identified by the red blood-like resin it produces when cut or damaged it is believed to resemble the blood of a dragon from its native Madagascar home.
As with other members of the dracaena family Like many other members of the dracaena family, the Madagascar Dragon Tree is quite hardy and adaptable. This plant does well as a container-grown plant and can grow to six or more feet if left unpruned, but can be kept much shorter when regularly pruned. This plant will thrive so long as it gets enough light and moisture. It is not recommended to overwatered.
A good spot for your Madagascar Dragon Tree is a bright room with indirect light. Keep it away from direct sunlight since it can cause scorching of the leaves and cause the red resin to fade. The best place for your Madagascar Dragon Tree is a north-facing window ledge, or a place that gets shade from East/West or South windows.
Dragon trees like a reasonable amount of humidity. This can be accomplished by misting the leaves regularly in most homes. This is especially important when the plant is in the area that tends to dry out, like a bedroom or office.
If the soil becomes too dry it is when the Madagascar Dragon Tree begins to produce brown leaves. To correct this, try adding more water into the pot to keep the soil's moisture or increase humidity by grouping it with other plants that release moisture through their leaves, or placing it on a tray filled with pebbles and water (so that the bottom of the pot is on top of the pebbles, above the water line). It is a very adaptable plant that can be easily revived if the root ball is healthy.
Growing a Madagascar Dragon Tree is easy as it gets and it is usually sold at retail nurseries as cuttings of the mature plant to be sold as new plants. It is also possible to grow by air layering stems which is a straightforward process which will quickly result in a full-sized plant.
Dwarf Umbrella Plant
The Dwarf Umbrella Plant is a popular choice among home plant growers. It is one of the fastest-growing plants in its class, able to reach six feet or more with good light levels and regular feeding. It can also adopt tendencies to climb and is suitable for rooms with high ceilings. The foliage is beautiful dark green with creamy streaks. It comes in a variety of variegated or all-green varieties.
Umbrella plants can withstand many different conditions, but it's recommended to give them lots of sunshine and keep temperatures that are below freezing. They can also grow quickly and grow to be overgrown in a single growing season. To keep them looking good cut them back regularly and trim any dead leaves. It is simple to repot these plants because they grow quite well in small pots.
It is essential to keep your dwarf umbrella plants watered by using a watering hose, or a watering can that emits a fine mist. This will ensure that the soil is evenly saturated. This method of hydration will help prevent root rot. Make sure that the top inch is dry before giving the soil another watering. Don't allow the soil to become too wet. The amount of water required is also affected by humidity and temperature. In summer, it is more frequent to water and in winter, less often.
Fertilize your Dwarf Umbrella Plant every two weeks with a general household fertilizer that has been specifically designed for foliage plants. This will help it grow healthy, lush growth and support the development of flowers, if you desire. It is possible to do this at the same time you water your plant.
Regularly trimming your dwarf Umbrella Plant is also a great idea. This will prevent it from becoming sagging and tangled, as being able to maintain the most healthy, colorful foliage that is possible. It's also an excellent idea to cut off any flowers when they appear and to cut off any faded blooms as soon as you notice them.
If you plan to propagate your Dwarf Umbrella Plant, the University of Florida recommends snipping off 1-inch stem cuttings that are free of foliage from below the uppermost leaves and placing them in a sterilized medium like seed-starting mix or rooting gel. Keep tall house plants and moist until they start to grow. It usually takes between 1 and 2 months.
Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
Fiddle Leaf Figs are the latest houseplant of the moment however they can be tricky to care for. They require a lot of sunshine and don't enjoy extreme temperatures or drafts. They can also shed leaves as a result of changes in the environment, which is normal. However should the plant shed too many leaves, it will have less surface area to absorb sunlight, which could slow its growth rate.
Fiddle Leaf Fiddles can increase up to a foot a year if the conditions are right. When a ficus tree starts growing too slowly, it is an indication that something isn't right. It could be because the plant isn't getting enough light, or perhaps the soil or container are not suitable for it.
The key to taking care of the Fiddle Leaf Fig is to provide it with bright, filtered light. It isn't easy to get enough of this type of light in an indoor environment which is why it's common to supplement with LED lights or other plant lighting. This way, the plant can thrive without being exposed to too much direct sunlight, which can cause burns to the leaves or cause them to become brown.
This kind of plant requires a premium, well-draining potting soil. It is important to avoid over-watering, since this could cause root rot as well as other problems. It's better to let the soil air dry out between waterings. However, when you do water, use water that isn't too hot or cold.
Give the plant more light to encourage branching. tall house plants will encourage it to branch out from the side and stop growing straight upwards. Another method to encourage branching is to prune it regularly, taking off any damaged or overgrown branches and trimming branches that cross to keep the plant neat.
To help you figure out when you should water your plant, Mast recommends using the touch test. If you feel a slight touch of moisture on your fingers after pressing your finger into dirt until it's at the middle knuckle of your hand it's time to water the plant.
Spider Plant
Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) are an excellent tall houseplant for the conservatory, sunroom or other tall space. It is a simple plant to cultivate, and it also does a good job of purifying the air inside your home. The beautiful green flowers and add color to any room.
They can tolerate low levels of light, but prefer bright indirect sunlight. They can tolerate low levels of light as well but their health and growth will be affected if they are in dark locations for long periods of time. Watering is important since these plants don't like to be dry. It is also essential to mist the plants frequently to avoid fungal problems. You can also put pebbles in a tray underneath the pot to give it some moisture.
These plants are able to produce new plants quickly. When potted house plants trailing spiderettes grow roots that are at least one inch or two in length It is a great idea to remove them from the mother plant and then plant in a new pot that is well-drained. The baby plants should root within a couple of weeks, and you can then take them from the parent plant and allow them to continue growing!
It is a tough plant that doesn't need frequent pruning, but it is best pruned in the spring to encourage blooming and new leaves. It can be placed in the center of a hanging basket and they look especially beautiful falling down from the ceiling. Spider plants are not toxic, so they are a safe choice for homes with pets or children.
These plants can be prone to brown leaf tips that tend to be due to too much direct sunlight, low humidity or excessive salt and chemicals in the water. It is also crucial to inspect them regularly for bacterial and pest infestations as well as leaf blight.