The 12 Best
Indoor Trees to Bring Greenery (and Joy) Into
Your Home

If you’re in the market for some greenery, indoor trees add a splash
of color and drama to make any
room feel warm
and welcoming.

FIDDLE LEAF FIG

Its shiny, fiddle-shaped leaves are striking in any space.

(FICUS LYRATA)

1

NORFOLK PINE

This lovely, soft-needled pine needs bright light and slightly moist soil.

(ARAUCARIA HETEROPHYLLA)

2

RUBBER TREE

A great starter plant for anyone looking for an unfussy plant companion.

(FICUS ELASTICA)

3

LACY TREE PHILODENDRON

A hardy plant that can survive in low temperatures.

(PHILODENDRON BIPINNATIFIDUM)

4

DRACAENA

This plant likes slightly moist soil (but don’t overwater, or it will sulk).

(DRACAEANA, VARIOUS TYPES)

5

PARLOR PALM

These pretty palms have been popular since Victorian times.

(CHAMAEDOREA ELEGANS)

6

FICUS TREE

It’s sold as a small tree or bush, with height reaching up to about six feet tall.

(FICUS ELASTICA)

7

MONEY TREE

This plant purported to bring good luck (who doesn’t need more of that?).

(AQUATICA PACHIRA)

8

ARECA PALM

This eye-catching palm with feathery fronds can grow to six or seven feet tall.

(CHRYSALIDOCARPUS LUTESCENS)

9

UMBRELLA TREE

This tropical shrub has glossy leaflets that spiral out like the spokes on a wheel.

(SCHEFFLERA, VARIOUS SPECIES)

10

LADY PALM

This variety is less finicky than many other types of palms.

(RHAPSIS EXCELSA)

11

SWISS CHEESE PLANT

This lovely, soft-needled pine needs bright light and slightly moist soil.

(MONSTERA, VARIOUS TYPES)

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