Also, consider whether you can commit extra time to a high-maintenance tree. If you don’t have time to water it daily, think about an easy indoor tree that can take a little neglect. One of the easiest plants to care for is a small jade tree; it only needs water once every couple of weeks and doesn’t grow large if you’re limited by available space. Perhaps you’re challenged by having a room with low light; you could consider a tree like a lady palm since it can tolerate low light. Lady palm does not need direct sunlight and still gives your room a tropical feel. Also, remember that flowering indoor trees are rare, although if you really want blooms, look at getting a citrus tree. Here are 20 indoor trees that are popular due to their low maintenance needs, compact size, and visual appeal.
Light: Bright, filtered lightWater: Moist but not wetTemperature: Between 60 and 80 degrees FahrenheitAverage height: Ten feet (indoors)
Light: Full sunWater: Moist but not wetTemperature: Between 50 and 80 degrees FahrenheitAverage height: Six to ten feet (indoors)
Light: Bright, indirect lightWater: Moist but not wet; allow to dry out between wateringsTemperature: Between 65 and 85 degrees FahrenheitAverage height: Two to ten feet (indoors)
Light: Bright, indirect lightWater: Moist but not wet during the growing season; reduce water from fall to late winterTemperature: Between 50 and 80 degrees FahrenheitAverage height: Two to ten feet (indoors)
Light: Full sunWater: Moist but not wet; do not let soil dry outTemperature: Between 75 and 95 degrees FahrenheitAverage height: Six to ten feet (indoors)
Light: Full sun with some shade in the afternoon to prevent foliage bleachingWater: Moderate moistureTemperature: 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit (can tolerate cooler weather)Average height: Two to six feet tall (indoors)
Light: Bright, indirect lightWater: Moderate moisture; water deeply then let soil dry between wateringsTemperature: Above 60 degrees FahrenheitAverage height: Three to six feet (indoors)
Light: Full sun or bright, indirect sunWater: Dry to medium moisture; let soil dry between wateringsAverage height: Up to ten feet (indoors)
Light: Bright filtered light with afternoon shadeWater: Does not tolerate moist soil. Water lightly and allow soil to dry between waterings; reduce water from fall through late winterTemperature: 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit (can tolerate cooler weather in winter)Average height: 18 to 30 inches tall (indoors)
Light: Bright, indirect lightWater: Keep consistently moistTemperature: 60 and 85 degrees FahrenheitAverage height: Six to eight feet (indoors)
Light: Bright, indirect lightWater: Moderate moisture; let soil dry between wateringsTemperature: 60 and 80 degrees FahrenheitAverage height: Up to six feet (indoors)
Light: Bright, indirect lightWater: Moderate moisture; let soil dry between wateringsTemperature: 70 and 80 degrees FahrenheitAverage height: Four to six feet (indoors)
Light: Bright, indirect lightWater: Keep moisture at an even level. Err on the side of slightly too dry rather than overwatering; water when the top one inch of soil feels dryTemperature: 65 to 80 degrees FahrenheitAverage height: Two to six feet (indoors)
Light: Bright, indirect lightWater: Evenly moist but not wetTemperature: 65 to 85 degrees FahrenheitAverage height: Up to ten feet (indoors)
Light: Bright, indirect lightWater: Moist but not wetTemperature: 60 to 75 degrees FahrenheitAverage height: Four to six feet (indoors)
Light: Full sun or bright, indirect light in a south- or west-facing windowWater: Keep moist but let the potting mix dry out slightly between wateringsTemperature: 65 to 75 degrees FahrenheitAverage height: Six to seven feet (indoors)
Light: Full sunWater: Keep soil slightly moist but not wetTemperature: 55 to 85 degrees FahrenheitAverage height: Six to 12 feet (indoors)
Light: Full sun or bright, indirect lightWater: Moderate moisture; let soil dry between wateringsTemperature: 65 to 85 degrees FahrenheitAverage height: Four to six feet (indoors)
Light: Full sunWater: Moist but not wetTemperature: 65 to 85 degrees FahrenheitAverage height: Four to ten feet (indoors)
Light: Full sun or bright, indirect lightWater: Moderate moisture, let soil dry between waterings; the bulbous stem stores water, so be careful not to overwater it. Reduce to monthly watering during the winter months.Temperature: Above 60 degrees FahrenheitAverage height: Up to six feet (indoors)
