Best tall indoor plants – 10 statement plants, chosen by houseplant experts

1. RUBBER PLANT

Also known as: Ficus elastica, Indian rubber plant – Height: up to 8 feet – Best for: living rooms – Care level: easy and low maintenance, ideal for beginners

2. DRAGON TREE

Also known as: dragon plant, dracaena marginata – Height: up to 4 feet – Best for: kitchens and bathrooms as it likes humidity – Care level: easy and low maintenance, ideal for beginners

3. WEEPING FIG

Also known as: Ficus Benjamin, Benjamin fig, ficus tree – Height: up to 8 feet – Best for: corner of room as it needs space to accommodate its arching leaves – Care level: medium

4. PHILODENDRON JOSE BUENO

Height: up to 12 feet – Best for: kitchens with super tall ceilings – Care level: super easy

Philodendron Jose Buono is super easy to grow and its variegation is also stable, which means it won't revert to solid green. The more light you give it the better the variegation. It's a super easy plant that doesn't need any special conditions but remember it will grow very tall.

5. SWISS CHEESE PLANT

Also known as: Monstera delicious, Mexican breadfruit – Height: up to 10 feet – Best for: needs bright filtered light to develop holey leaves – Care level: easy

It can easily be trained to grow up a mossy pole or allowed to wind round supports, and needs plenty of space to let its huge heart-shaped leaves flourish.

6. FIDDLE LEAF FIG

Also known as: Ficus lyrata, banjo fig – Height: up to 6 feet – Best for: the ultimate statement plant for your living room – Care level: medium

The stately fiddle leaf fig has become a hugely desirable indoor plant over the last few years due to its height and attractively shaped leaves. But it can be a little bit of a diva sometimes so you need to do your homework by finding out how to grow and care for fiddle leaf fig successfully.

7. STRELITZIA

Also known as: Bird of Paradise, crane flower – Height: up to 10 feet – Best for: sunroom or sunny living room – Care level: medium

This handsome variety is one of the best tropical indoor plants. The large, paddle-shaped leaves resemble those of a banana plant, but it's best known for the exotic orange bird-shaped flowers. It grows into a fantastic statement houseplant if you want the wow factor.

8. UMBRELLA PLANT

Also known as: Schefflera arboricola, umbrella tree – Height: up to 10 feet – Best for: A location with lots of bright, indirect light, and a temperature between 60-70˚F – Care level: easy, ideal for beginners

9. SNAKE PLANT

Also known as: Sansevieria, Saint George's sword, viper's bowstring hemp – Height: up to 4 feet – Best for: semi-shady spaces – Care level: easy, ideal for beginners

Tall linear snake plants can make a room look bigger by drawing attention upward and creating the illusion of vertical space. They also help to fill empty corners and create a more balanced appearance in a room.

10. KENTIA PALM

Also known as: thatch court palm, palm court palm, paradise palm – Height: up to 8 feet – Best for: stairs and hallway, shady corners – Care guide: easy and low maintenance, ideal for beginners

This handsome ornamental palm will add a graceful design element to your interior and is perfect for adding height to a shady corner as it's one of the best indoor low light plants. It can also be used as a floor plant as it doesn't mind drafts.

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