Including trees in interior decoration is a growing trend. A tree acts as a visual reference point that gives personality to the entire room. Beyond their aesthetic beauty, many species provide benefits such as improve air quality or create more relaxing atmospheres. If you choose well, you can have a small forest at home with little effort.

There are several types of indoor trees that are sure to adapt well to your space. Better options include sun-loving plants, such as Ficus lyrataor low-light plants for hallways or for rooms without many windows, such as the date palm.

When choosing the right indoor treeyou need to take into account the mature size of the tree, as you don’t want it to reach all the way to the ceiling. It must be at least 60 cm lower than the height of the room.

Stylish and easy-care indoor trees

In addition to their decorative value, the ideal indoor trees are those that resist less optimal conditions, medium light, low humidity and spaced watering.

Below, we present a selection of beautiful and resistant species that adapt very well to modern homes.

fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata)

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He Ficus lyrata It is one of the most used trees in interior design due to its large green leaves. It requires abundant indirect light and moderate watering, allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering. Avoid drafts and temperatures below 15°C.

money tree (Pachira aquatica)

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It tolerates little sunny corners well. It needs watering every 7-10 days and appreciates a slightly humid atmosphere. It doesn’t like excess water, so make sure the pot drains well.

Furthermore, the Pachira aquatica or money tree is one of the trees preferred by feng shui experts.

Dracena (Dracaena fragrans)

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The Brazil wood, very resistant and decorative, adapts to different light conditions. Water it when the substrate is dry and avoid direct sun. You can spray its leaves to maintain some humidity if the environment is very dry.

Areca (Dypsis lutescens)

The areca is an elegant and leafy palm tree. It likes bright indirect light and moderate watering. Spray its leaves with water from time to time to simulate the humid environment it prefers. It is ideal to give an exotic touch.

elephant foot (Beaucarnea recurvata)

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With its thick trunk and cascading leaves, it is very decorative. Prefers bright places, even with soft direct sun. It tolerates drought and needs little irrigation, only when the soil is very dry.

olive tree (Olea europaea)

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A Mediterranean tree perfect for interiors with lots of light. It needs at least 5 hours of direct sun daily and spaced watering. Choose a light substrate with good drainage to avoid waterlogging.

GIANT YUCCA (Yucca elephantipes)

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Very resistant and easy to maintain. It needs intense light and moderate watering, letting the soil dry completely between watering. Ideal for beginners or homes with a lot of natural clarity.

dwarf lemon tree (Citrus lemon)

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In addition to its pleasant aroma, It can give you fruit if it receives 5 or 6 hours of direct sun. Water it every other day in summer and once a week in winter. Prune lightly at the end of winter to maintain its shape.

WEEPING FICUS (Ficus benjamina)

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With small leaves and a large size, it needs abundant light but without direct sun. Water it every week (more in summer) and pay it every 15 days during spring and summer. It does not tolerate sudden changes in temperature well.

Cheflera (Schefflera actinophylla)

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with his attractive shiny foliage, the umbrella treeSchefflera spp.) is a great option for homes with little direct sunlight or north-facing windows.

These trees require little care, but are vulnerable to pests of mites and mealybugs, so be careful when bringing it indoors.

umbrella trees They need constant humidity, but do not leave them in a tray of standing water. The leaves will drop if the soil becomes too wet or dry.

elephant ear (Alocasia)

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The Alocasia macrorrhiza The elephant ear is ideal for large, bright corners. Avoid direct sun, keep the soil slightly moist and spray its leaves frequently. It provides a tropical air thanks to its large heart-shaped leaves.

DWARF ORANGE (CITRUS MADURENSIS)

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It requires a lot of light, heat and a somewhat humid environment. Choose a deep container with well-drained substrate and water it regularly. moderate but constant.

place it near a window and rotate it from time to time for balanced growth.

Laurel (Laurus nobilis)

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Bay has oval, pointed leaves that are a common culinary ingredient. It is quite easy to keep this plant as an indoor tree to have its leaves within reach.

The laurel has a rhythm of slow growth and responds well to pruning, so you’ll be able to keep the plant at a manageable size.

Use a container that fits just inside the plant’s root ball, as laurel prefers to be a little tight. Make sure not to overwater it.

A tree, a natural history at home

More than worrying about decoration, having a tree at home is committing to the care of something living. By watering it, observing it and caring for it, one connects with a slower and more natural rhythm how calm If you choose well, that small tree can accompany you for years and become an essential part of your home.

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