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20 Best Large Container Plants

Tall Plants That Love Full Sun or Shade

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Marie Iannotti

Marie Iannotti

Marie Iannotti is a life-long gardener and a veteran Master Gardener with nearly three decades of experience. She's also an author of three gardening books, a plant photographer, public speaker, and a former Cornell Cooperative Extension Horticulture Educator. Marie's garden writing has been featured in newspapers and magazines nationwide and she has been interviewed for Martha Stewart Radio, National Public Radio, and numerous articles.

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Updated on 06/07/22

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Debra LaGattuta

Reviewed by Debra LaGattuta

Debra LaGattuta is a gardening expert with three decades of experience in perennial and flowering plants, container gardening, and raised bed vegetable gardening. She is a Master Gardener and lead gardener in a Plant-A-Row, which is a program that offers thousands of pounds of organically-grown vegetables to local food banks. Debra is a member of The Spruce Gardening and Plant Care Review Board.

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Tall potted plants can turn ordinary container gardens into works of art. They add height, variety, and drama to mixed containers. But grouping plants in containers takes a little finesse. The general design concept for containers is "thrillers, spillers, and fillers." In other words, combine a tall (thrilling) focal point plant with something that spills over the side of the container to soften the lines. Finish with rounded, mounding filler plants in between to make the container look full.

Virtually any plant is good for a large pot under the right conditions. And some plants can even survive the winter in a container if they are hardy to your growing zone. It's recommended that you do not put rocks at the bottom of a planter, as this can impede drainage. If you need to fill up a large planter space because your plants don't require soil stretching the planter's full depth, you can use plastic bottles, crushed aluminum cans, Styrofoam blocks, and even smaller plastic pots turned upside down. Always make sure water is still able to drain from the container. 

Here are 20 of the best tall plants to grow in a container garden.

Tip

Make sure the container is heavy enough to anchor the plant and prevent it from toppling over in windy conditions. But at the same time, you might want to position the container on a plant caddy before filling it, so you can still move it easily once it becomes heavy.

Choosing and Combining Plants for Container Gardens

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12 Best Patio Plants For Container Gardening

With potted patio plants, container gardening allows you to enjoy the benefits of a broad range of garden plants even in a small outdoor space.

Container gardens are versatile, attractive, and easy to care for, making them excellent additions as patio plants.

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In this article, we will discuss a dozen of the top outdoor plants for patio picks for creating a container garden that delivers a powerful visual impact.

We will also share tips to help you choose the right containers and set up your garden. Read on to learn more.

Table Of Contents

  1. Plant Containers Put YOU In Control
  2. Patio Planter Ideas – Tips For Selecting The Right Pots For Your Container Garden
  3. 12 High Impact Container Patio Plants
  4. Patio Trees And Flowering Shrubs For The Backyard Patio
  5. 13 Tips For High Impact Decorating With Container Gardens
  6. Good Planning & Careful Work Create Container Gardens That Pop

Plant Containers Put YOU In Control

With container gardening, you can enjoy flower gardening, vegetable gardening and even growing dwarf versions of trees and shrubs. Imagine the possibilities for topiary plantings!

If you live in a small home with only a balcony, patio, or deck you can use this outdoor space for your garden, and your entire garden can grow in containers.

On a large estate, using large outdoor potted plants in container gardening provides a way of softening corners, defining the outdoor space, and bringing life into featureless areas.

Theme parks make excellent use of outdoor potted plants in large containers to create impact.

Patio Planter Ideas – Tips For Selecting The Right Pots For Your Container Garden

For the best appearance, choose patio containers all of one type or coordinate using just a couple of different materials. Before you select any patio container, take a good look at your home and garden.

Choose materials and colors that enhance what you already have. For example, if you have a red brick home, terra-cotta containers will be just right!

For greater impact, choose bigger pots. Not only are large plant containers visually appealing, but they make care somewhat easier.

A large outdoor plant container will not dry out quickly and can be treated more like a small garden plot.

Let your choices in containers reflect your personality. In addition to striving to take into account the style of your home, you can also express yourself through your choice of containers and plants.

From perfectly matched, duplicate planters to eclectic mixes of shabby chic your imagination is your only limit in creating an eye-catching and impactful container garden display.

Need Some Ideas For Large Planters? Check these out:

12 High Impact Container Patio Plants

The right combination of potted plants for patio decor can make all the difference in getting the ultimate in visual effect from an outdoor space. Here are some of the top choices for container gardens that pop on the patio!

#1 – Elephant Ear (Colocasia)

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Elephant ears plants are tropical plants boasting large, attractive heart-shaped leaves.

This beautiful plant ranges in shades from green and white variegated to plain green or even a dark and impressive purple/black.

In the wild, Colocasia grows in swamps. This makes Black Magic elephant ears in containers a perfect choice as a landscape feature around ponds in warm climates (USDA Zone 8-11).

In cooler climates, Elephant Ear makes an excellent container plant to be kept outdoors in mild weather and indoors during cold weather.

Alternately, it can do well as a houseplant all year round. If you plan to keep Colocasia as a houseplant, you should be aware that it can grow to be tall outdoor potted plants 3′ – 5′  feet high. You will need to have plenty of space.

It’s best to keep these tropical potted plants in an area receiving bright, indirect light and stays predictably warm (65°-75° degrees Fahrenheit) during the growing season.

Placing a humidifier in the room will help keep the plant happy.

Although Elephant Ear naturally grows in swamps, you must be sure to provide good drainage.

Sitting water stagnates and can cause root rot. Plant Elephant Ear in well-drained, rich soil like this with a layer of pebbles in the bottom of the pot.

It is also a good idea to place the pot on a layer of pebbles in a plant saucer to help improve humidity while preventing root rot.

During the growing season, fertilize your Elephant Ear bi-weekly with a 20-10-10 plant food diluted by half. When the growing season concludes, stop fertilizing to allow the plant a chance to rest.

During the late autumn and winter, reduce watering, lower lighting and provide less stimulation.

You may want to move your Colocasia to your garage or your basement for winter. It will be fine kept at a steady 45°-55° degrees Fahrenheit throughout the winter.

In the early spring, divide the tubers and repot them.

You are unlikely to ever see flowering with Elephant Ear, but it does occur in plants thriving outdoors. Colocasia flowers are small, yellow/green cones sheathed in green.

Varieties of Easy To Grow Elephant Ear Outdoor Patio Plants:

#2 – Coreopsis

This hardy easy to grow wildflower makes a surprisingly good container deck plantings. You may also see this perky little plant referred to as Calliopsis, Tickseed or Pot of Gold.

It also goes by the more scientific names Coreopsis bicolor and Calliopsis tinctoria.

Pot of Gold is an excellent choice for a natural, wild yard or a wildflower garden. This hardy little plant produces attractive flowers in shades of red, pink, orange and yellow. The foliage is light and airy and very nice-looking.

This wildflower does well in soil that has low fertility, and it presents a striking presence in a large container mixed in with other colorful perennials and annuals. Some good choices include Purple Basil and Nasturtiums.

#3 – Flowering New Guinea Impatiens

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If the patio area where your container garden will live is a shaded area, one of the best potted plants is the New Guinea impatiens plant!

They do equally well in a part shade outdoor space or indoors as houseplants. With regular deadheading, you can expect abundant blooms far into the autumn months.

When keeping Impatiens indoors, it’s a good idea to use a hanging basket and keep the plant in a bright, window where it will receive indirect sunlight.

Light Requirements – Keep your Impatiens warm and protected from direct sunlight and drafts.

Water your potted or container garden Impatiens sparingly. You want the surface of the soil to be moist, but you don’t want it soggy.

Unlike some types of house and container plants, you do not want the surface of the soil to become dry during the spring and summer months.

Indoors, check your Impatiens every day to see if it needs water. Don’t overdo it, though. Soggy soil tends to lead to root rot.

Give your Impatiens a water-soluble fertilizer like this once a week to encourage your plants to begin blooming early in the spring and continue throughout the summer and the autumn months.

Remember to deadhead very frequently to help prevent your Impatiens from becoming leggy and ungainly.

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#4 – Cosmos

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Pretty, Daisy-like, colorful Cosmos flower adds a lighthearted touch to container gardening and attract pollinators.

These tall, lovely flowers in shades of pink, yellow, orange, red, and white do nicely mixed in with a wide variety of plants.

They look especially good combined with plants sporting silver foliage.

It’s very easy to grow cosmos in containers, and you can harvest lots of beautiful flowers for your dry or fresh flower arrangements.

Be careful when selecting cosmos as a potted outdoor plant. Some varieties can grow as high as six feet. You’ll want to look for dwarf varieties or compact varieties such as:

#5 – English ivy (

Hedera helix ivalace)

For use as outdoor pot plants there are many applications for Ivy in container gardening. With its shiny, dark green, attractive curled leaves it makes an excellent backdrop for a wide variety of other container plants. It also makes a tremendous impact on its own. The variety known as “ivalace” was Ivy of the Year in 2011

It’s easy to add English ivy to your existing container plantings by taking cuttings and propagating them. This plant does well in a wide variety of settings ranging from full sun exposure to part shade, so it makes an excellent companion plant for many other types of plants.

Personally, I would ONLY GROW English Ivy in containers and NEVER plant English Ivy in the landscape!

Regarding water, it can tolerate some drought. Ideally, it should be kept lightly moist, and like most plants, it should never be waterlogged.

English ivy is fairly pest resistant, but it is subject to fungal diseases if over watered. Fertilize lightly using a diluted (half dose) of your favorite fertilizer.

When working with English ivy, you should understand it is far more tolerant of extremes in weather when planted in the ground than when planted in containers. Containers should be placed in relatively protected areas to avoid harsh heat conditions, high winds, and complete freezing.

#6 – Emerald & Gold (

Euonymus fortunei)

There are several different varieties of this compact, attractive shrub. All present some variation of green and gold variegated foliage. In cold weather, this foliage takes on a pink tinge.

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Emerald & Gold shrubs can grow to be two or three feet high and attain a width as great as 4 to 6 feet. It’s easy to see that if used in container gardening, the containers must be quite spacious.

Nonetheless, the shrubs make a very striking and impactful display in large containers as patio borders, centerpieces for large indoor settings and more. Planting colorful flowers such as primroses, Narcissus, and tulips at the base make a gorgeous presentation, indeed.

Do your research! Some varieties of Euonymus fortunei are considered invasive.

Another Euonymus of interest is: Euonymus alatus – Burning Bush Plant

#7 – Skimmia japonica

Skimmia japonica is low maintenance evergreen shrub producing an attractive array of tiny red buds throughout the winter. These open up to become pinkish white flowers in spring time.

It is important to note that Skimmia comes in both male and female varieties. To get good bud and flower production, you need both.

Naturally, only the female variety produces buds and flowers; however, you can have several females and only one male to stimulate bud and flower production in the females.

Skimmia is a slow-growing shrub. They are also “acid-loving,” so plant them in a well-drained acidic soil and use a fertilizer designed for azaleas and/or rhododendrons. As container plants, they prefer light shade or indirect sunlight.

#8 – Geraniums & Pelargoniums

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Geraniums and Pelargoniums come in a wide variety of colors, foliage types, and blossom types. You could make a fascinating and varied container garden consisting entirely of these types of plants.

The best container for Geraniums or Pelargoniums is a terra cotta pot as good drainage, and soil aeration is of the utmost importance. These plants do not like soggy roots or stems and are very prone to fungal infestation if they are kept too wet.

When purchasing Geraniums or Pelargoniums, be sure to check their maximum size and their growth habits. Some types of Geraniums can grow quite large and tall. Trailing geraniums and pelargoniums do very well in hanging baskets or as the edge planting spilling over the sides of a larger planter.

Always suit the size of your pot to the size of your plant, and remember to repot mature plants annually. Geraniums and Pelargoniums can be propagated by dividing or by planting cuttings.

Annual repotting time is the ideal time to propagate more plants for your home and to share with others. It is also possible to propagate these plants from seed, but it is easier just to take a cutting.

Always use a good quality of potting soil for Geraniums. It should be light and airy and nourishing.

You don’t need to fertilize often (or at all). When you repot, just be sure to use fresh potting soil and/or finished compost to provide nourishment.

You may also wish to provide a monthly dose of liquid fertilizer like this, but if you find you are getting lots of leaves and few blooms, you will want to cut back on that.

Place your containers in areas that are somewhat protected and receive at least 6 hours a day of sun. Geraniums and pelargoniums are not cold weather hardy. If you live in an area with hard winter freezes, you must bring them inside.

Be sure to deadhead individual Geranium blossoms and remove spent clusters. Also, remove wilted leaves. Don’t drop these onto the soil as they will promote fungal growth. Dispose of them properly by adding them to your compost heap or tossing them in the trash.

#9 – Clematis

Some types of clematis are ideally suited for growing in containers. Although often sold as a climbing plant, it does equally well as a trailing plant; therefore, it can make an attractive addition to a container garden.

Be sure to give your Clematis vine a large container as this will help protect the roots – especially in areas that tend to freeze in wintertime.

Use lightweight, high-quality potting soil like this popular brand to fill your container.

At the time of planting, mix in a good quality slow release fertilizer. Provide a trellis or support right from the start if you want your Clematis to climb. If you wait until later, you may damage your plant’s roots.

It’s important you understand that Clematis is a thirsty plant. Check on it daily and provide water as needed. If you notice the top couple of inches of soil feel dry, give the pot a good soaking.

Provide a good, slow-release, general purpose fertilizer early in the springtime. You may need to fertilize another time or two during the growing season.

Be sure to protect your Clematis against the cold by providing a good thick layer of mulch. In very cold areas, place your container in a sheltered outdoor space to prevent damage to your plant.

Related Reading: Trellis Plants: What Are 10 Of The Best Flowering Vines For A Trellis?

#10 – Hosta

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These cheery shade lovers make a very attractive container plant on their own or combined with eye-catchers such as Bleeding Heart or Heuchera. As with most plants, Hostas prefer well-drained soil.

It’s wisest to give them a good foundation of an inch of pebbles and a mulch of pebbles on the soil surface. This will ensure both good moisture retention and good drainage.

Be sure to water your Hostas regularly and carefully around the base of the plant. Avoid getting the crowns and the leaf canopy wet.

By providing light, airy soil and taking care when you water, you can help prevent root rot and fungal disease. These are the main problems you might encounter with hostas.

Slugs and snails can also be an issue with Hosta Plants, learn more on how to naturally control slugs and snails here.

#11 – Fountain Grass (

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If you want real impact, you can’t go wrong with Fountain Grass. With its bushy red flowers and long graceful stems, it makes a grand and dramatic statement on its own and is also lovely in combination with plants such as ornamental Alliums.

Fountain Grass can be grown in beds or pots. It can be kept indoors all year round, and it’s a good idea to have at least one plant that you keep indoors on a regular basis so you can propagate new plants by division. This is the most effective and efficient way to grow more Fountain Grass.

When kept outdoors, you’ll want to cut back your Fountain Grass to a height of about three inches in the autumn after the first frost.

Move container plants into a sheltered and unheated area to over-winter. A non-freezing garage or basement is ideal.

When over-wintering your Fountain Grass, be sure to water occasionally just enough to keep the soil moist. As always, you do not want to over-water or create soggy soil.

To prepare your Fountain Grass to be moved back outside in the springtime, provide bright light approximately six weeks before the last predicted frost of the winter.

Begin watering and fertilizing actively at this time. Soon you will see new growth, and this means that you can remove the plant from the pot and divide it to create new plants for your spring garden.

Each divided plant should have one or two shoots growing actively.

Repot each of these to create all new plants. At this point, you will want to increase light and heat to encourage rapid growth so that you will have nice strong plants for the spring and summer.

Fountain Grass is a tropical plant, so you should protect it from all danger of frost. Gradually habituate your new plants to outdoor conditions, but don’t put them outdoors permanently until all danger of frost passes.

Learn more about fountain grass here.

#12 – Pittosporum tenuifolium

This lovely evergreen shrub produces pale, creamy colored leaves that gradually darken as they mature.

When fully colored, they attain a deep and rich mahogany shade. This is an excellent shrub for impact at your entryway as it does need some shelter in the wintertime.

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This easy-to-grow shrub also makes a lovely focal point on your terrace or balcony.

Although Pittosporum does best kept outside, it can be grown indoors in a container in a setting with partial sun. The main thing to remember is to shelter the plant from temperature extremes and high winds.

Pittosporum likes soil that is always slightly moist, so you should water well throughout the growing season (spring and summer) and reduce watering from fall through winter. As with most plants, you should avoid over-watering and allow the soil to become slightly dry before re-watering.

Pittosporum likes a light, loamy, well-drained and slightly acidic soil. Use a slow release, balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Follow label instructions and avoid excessive fertilization. In the springtime, use aged manure or composted leaves to mulch around the base of the plant and provide it with natural, ongoing nourishment.

To keep Pittosporum looking its best, prune it regularly with very sharp pruners or scissors like these. Be sure to cut away any dying, damaged or diseased branches promptly.

Don’t prune heavily until the blooming season ends. Then do a comprehensive pruning in preparation for the winter months.

Generally speaking, Pittosporum is free of disease; however, they may be subject to pests such as:

Related Reading: Dwarf Mock Orange – Tips On Growing Pittosporum Tobira

Patio Trees And Flowering Shrubs For The Backyard Patio

Not every container garden requires multiple varieties of plants. Sometimes one simple plant in a nice container is the only requirement.

There is something fascinating about a small tree growing in a container. They can be moved around to provide different looks or screen areas as needed.

In general, you want these outdoor plants for patio to add some color to the outdoor space.

Flowering shrubs growing as standard trees with a long bloom time make perfect patio additions. A good example is the purple blooming Tibouchina plant.

We like the look of a small tree in a big pot. The decorative large container helps keep the plant stable when blown around.

Several of our favorite sun loving plants grown as patio trees are the:

Hibiscus Tree or Flowering Shrub

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The potted hibiscus tree is a perfect flowering shrub for use for as a patio plant for color.

Get the details on Hibiscus plant care

Lantana Plant – Bush, Shrub, or Tree

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We especially like Lantana plants grown as trees as tall container plants. However, what makes them one of the best patio plants is:

Croton Bush or Tree

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If color as a patio plant with no need for flowers the Croton plant is tough to beat.

New Zealand Flax (Phormium Tenax)

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More on New Zealand Flax (Phormium)

Banana Trees

The dwarf cavendish banana tree is a real conversation piece. It has large, broad dark green leaves or flecked with dark spots on top.

Underneath, some varieties have leaves of green or purple, making this an attractive plant from several points of view.

Learn more about growing banana plants.

Farfugium Japonicum

Known as the “Leopard plant” it gets the common name from its unique green leaves with randomly spotted blotches of cream, yellow, and sometimes pink.

It likes cool temperatures, humidity, and bright light. Related to the daisy, with yellow, daisylike flowers.

Looks great planted in a bowl to display its large green leaves!

Learn more about the growing and care of Farfugium japonicum plants.

Citrus Trees

The fresh fragrance of citrus is always a treat when walking outside. Several citrus patio trees to consider are:

13 Tips For High Impact Decorating With Container Gardens

It’s only natural that large container gardens have the greatest impact.

When you create a large, impressive display, you are sure to generate visual attention in any setting.

Here are some smart tips to help you create and maintain container gardens with real flair.

13 Tips For High Impact Patio and Deck Plants

1. When creating a large, combined container display be sure to choose combinations of flowers and plants that thrive in similar conditions. In this way, you can be sure that your choices will always look their best.

2. When selecting a setting, look for spaces that seem to be crying out for color, texture, and other visual and tactile points of interest.

3. You can begin with a store-bought container or (if you are handy) build or assemble your own.

4. When selecting plants for your container garden, be sure to read the tags carefully to amass a collection of plants with similar care requirements.

5. For most container gardens, you should water when the surface of the soil feels dry. Water enough that some water escapes from the drain holes in the bottom of the pot.

6. When selecting plants, in addition to seeking similar care instructions, you will want to choose plants that offer contrast and interest in terms of size, color, texture, and shape. It’s a good idea to look for plants that will:

7. Once you have chosen your container and your plants, it’s smart to assemble your new garden where you intend to keep it. In this way, you can avoid having to lug a heavy, full planter to its permanent location.

8. Organize all of your supplies together at the spot where you plan to place the container garden. You’ll need:

9. With a very large pot, you should fill the bottom third with drainage material. This could be pebbles, shipping “popcorn”, aluminum cans or other non-biodegradable, non-toxic materials that will take up a bit of excess space, improve drainage and (preferably) help keep debris out of the landfill.

10. Keep your soil loose as you work. Fill the container with a loose, loamy potting soil that provides good drainage. Don’t tamp it down at this point as you want to be able to add plants to it.

11. Plan your arrangement. Set the plants and flowers on the surface of the dirt in their pots to get an idea of the look you prefer. Once you determine how to arrange the plants, remove them from their pots (gently without pulling on the stem). Settle them into place and gently tamp down the soil. Add more as needed to bring the level of the soil surface to within 1.5 inches of the top.

12. Start off with good nourishment. If the soil you use does not contain a fertilizer, you are well-advised to add a balanced fertilizer to the container mix. Follow package instructions for containers. You may want to play it safe at first by diluting the product by more than 1/2.

13. Finally, add a top dressing of pebbles, moss, or mulch to help your plants make the most of the water you provide.

In this article, we have focused on ornamentals plants, but there are many others to consider.

Good Planning & Careful Work Create Container Gardens That Pop

A large container garden on a patio is sure to make an impression.

You can be certain of making a desirable impression by choosing your containers carefully, coordinating your plants well, and planting them skillfully.

Follow the tips presented here to make the most positive impact on your container gardens.

15 large houseplants: names, care, description

Quartblog tells about the largest houseplants and how to care for them.

The quarterblog tells about the largest indoor plants and how to care for them.

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The largest indoor plants

Indoor flowers - an oasis among the stone jungle. They add originality, beauty and comfort to the interior. They purify the air, relieve stress and make the home more harmonious. And large plants boldly act as the main element of decor. Here are our favourites.

1. Graceful Hamedorea

Shrub palm from the forests of Mexico and Guatemala is very popular with flower growers, there is nothing complicated in caring for it. He likes diffused light, but not necessarily sunny, artificial is enough. Calmly transfers a shadow, can stand in the depth of the room. In summer, the best temperature for her is room temperature - up to 27 ° C, and for wintering it is advisable to put it in the coldest place at home (from 12 to 16 ° C). It is necessary to water systematically and plentifully, as the top layer of soil dries out. Likes moist air and spraying. And in no case do not put it next to the heating.

2. Hovea

Another palm tree, but already single-stemmed. In the upper part, a large number of stems with pinnately dissected plates are formed. It grows slowly, so it can please you for years. Hovea is unpretentious, small mistakes in care will not harm her, but for growth and splendor, you will have to take care of the plant. It tolerates both sun and shade well, prefers warm and humid air, but calmly tolerates slight frosts (up to -5 ° C, it is advisable to insulate the roots). Likes regular abundant watering and when the top layer of soil is slightly damp, but do not let the liquid stagnate. And in spring and summer, a palm tree should be fed a couple of times a month.

3. Ficus Benjamin

Beautiful, not very difficult to care for, but controversial tree. On the one hand, he loves a bright place with good air circulation, and on the other hand, he does not tolerate drafts and the scorching sun. In summer, the ideal temperature is 25 ° C, in winter it is not lower than 17. If he does not like something, he expresses dissatisfaction with dropping leaves. During the growth period, the ficus is watered regularly, and in autumn and winter, once a week is enough. In spring and summer, it is recommended to feed the tree every 2 weeks.

4. Calamondin

Citrus hybrid of kumquat and mandarin. After buying it, you need to carefully monitor it, a change of scenery can lead to dropping foliage. For resuscitation, a greenhouse is arranged for citrus, a package fixed on the trunk is suitable. Then he is transplanted to a permanent place of residence, since calamondin is sensitive to movements. Likes light, but does not tolerate the direct rays of the sun, prefers heat, but feels good even at 18-20°C. He likes to winter in a cold place (not lower than 12 ° C) with moderate watering, and in summer it is necessary to water abundantly. And although care is not as easy as we would like, this spectacular and bright tree will become the star of your interior, and its leaves also contain oils that fill the room with a fresh scent.

5. Monstera deli

Evergreen epiphyte with aerial roots and large heart-shaped leaves with holes (young leaves do not have them). She needs space to grow. Likes a bright, semi-dark place, without direct sunlight. But you should not completely close it either, otherwise holes will not develop on the leaves. The temperature is suitable room, not lower than 16 ° C. You need to water regularly and evenly, the top layer should dry out. In dry air, the plant is sprayed.

6. Fragrant dracaena

The largest of its kind, it can grow up to 2 meters at home. Prefers a moderate temperature from 18 to 25 ° C, and in winter not lower than 15. In summer, it will be happy to stand in the fresh air without drafts. It should be watered at this time every day, in the heat increase watering and spray more often. Likes a bright place, in partial shade it grows more slowly. Once a month, for better development, it is recommended to loosen the soil; during the growth period, the dracaena is fed with complex fertilizers.

7. Dieffenbachia

A popular indoor plant native to South America, very light and thermophilic. However, it must be protected from the scorching sun. In summer, it likes abundant watering, but the top layer of soil should dry out. Humidity prefers high, especially in winter when the air becomes drier. And the temperature must be maintained at least 17 ° C. In general, even a beginner in flower business can grow this plant.

8. Sansevieria

An unpretentious succulent that grows well even in the darkest corner of the house. And it will forgive you the missed watering, because it stores water in strong long leaves. And in a sunny place, the pattern on the leaves becomes brighter. He likes warmth and temperatures not lower than 13 ° C. Water the plant rarely, otherwise the roots will rot. During the growth period, you can add fertilizer once a month. Sansevieria also likes tight spaces, so don't repot too often.

9. Chinese hibiscus

In the common people, the Chinese rose, at home, can grow up to 2 meters. Quietly grows in a shaded place or in diffused sunlight. Prefers a moderate temperature, up to 25 ° C in summer, and not lower than 15 ° C in winter. Water the plant after the top layer of soil dries out, maintain high humidity by spraying. From spring to September, fertilize with minerals a couple of times a month.

10. Philodendron

Tropical plant with fleshy stems and large leaves of various shapes. For best indoor growth, it needs support. This is a heat-loving plant that prefers good humidity. It does not tolerate drafts and does not respond well to temperatures below 15 ° C. They feel good in diffused sunlight, regular watering (without fluid stagnation) and spraying. It is important not to forget to wipe its leaves with a damp cloth. Mineral fertilizers can be added in spring and summer.

11. Calathea

Monocot flower with bright variegated foliage. Translated means "basket", they used to be woven from calathea leaves. Prefers a semi- or shaded place with moist air. It suits low room temperature from 16 to 23 ° C. If temperatures are warmer, check the soil, water frequently and spray regularly. He loves fertilizers, reacts to dry air by darkening the leaves.

12. Abutilon

Or indoor maple, which resembles this tree with leaves. A highly branched shrub naturally growing in tropical climates. Quite an interesting plant, in India, for example, its fibers are used to make ropes and burlap. At home, it is unpretentious, room temperature up to 25 ° C is suitable, but it must be protected from drafts. In the last weeks of winter, the bush is pruned so that it grows better. From spring, they begin to regularly water and spray, and in winter they wait for the top layer of soil to dry well. During the flowering period (spring-summer) fertilize twice a month.

13. Hatiora

You will be surprised, but this is a cactus from the rainforests of Brazil. He feels good at home, grows in breadth and height at moderate room temperature. It is watered as the top soil dries out, in the heat it is additionally sprayed. In spring and summer, they are fed with fertilizers for cactus. In the interior, you can beat this flower in two ways: hang the planter from the ceiling, the shoots will grow down to the floor, or make it a support in a pot, around which it will grow up.

14. Tradescantia

Curly, creeping flower native to Eastern Mexico. With a beautiful sheen of leaves and a variety of shades from green to purple. He loves direct sunlight very much, it will ideally feel on the southern window. It lives well at room temperature, but it does not tolerate frost. Water it moderately, after the top layer of the soil dries out. Feed once a month in summer. At first, tradescantia grows upwards, but under the weight of the leaves, the stems descend, so hanging planters are a great idea for this plant. An adult flower can grow from ceiling to floor, and the unusual color of the leaves will become a bright accent on plain walls.

15. Fatsia

Large flower with leathery palmately divided leaves up to 35 cm in size. An amazing plant represented by one species - Japanese Fatsia. Needs good light without direct sunlight, moderate room temperature and moist air. Water as the top soil dries, often spray and wipe the leaves with a damp cloth. Fatsia loves fertilizers, it is recommended to feed from spring to autumn once a week, and in winter once a month. For splendor and density, the bush needs to be pinched periodically.

Large indoor plants that love shade

Hamedorea

This beautiful palm tree grows calmly in the back of the room, she is not afraid of the shadow. So it is ideal for decorating not the most sunny places in your home. It will add green shades and exotic charm to the interior.

Hibiscus

A rose that prefers shade. It will decorate almost any interior, and during the flowering period it will create an atmosphere of comfort.

Calathea

This beauty can be a great addition to your natural light bathroom. Warm, moist air will remind her of the tropics and guarantee healthy growth.

Large leaf houseplants

Monstera gourmet

Suitable for modern interiors: ideal for eclectic, Scandinavian or Swedish. Plus, she's unpretentious. An interesting fact is that in nature, fruits, rare and exquisite delicacies can grow on it. That is why it is sometimes called fruit salad.

Dieffenbachia

If the stem or leaves are damaged, poisonous juice is released, but it is still a favorite of many designers, it is often used to decorate warm balconies, living rooms or verandas. Variegated leaves effectively emphasize the patterns of wallpaper, textiles or decorative ornaments.

Philodendron

Like the monstera, it is perfect for many modern styles. Large leaves of various shapes can be selected to fit the outlines of the interior. And decorate large pots in the same style with decor.

The most unpretentious

Hovea

Exotic palm tree is a wonderful decoration for any interior, it can be planted in a pot that will be combined with furniture elements. Or wrap it in a beautiful fabric for the textiles in the room. Also a great option would be baskets or boxes.

Sansevieria

Wonderful unpretentious plant, good option for the bedroom, because at night it releases oxygen. And its clear, clean lines on long, straight leaves will add elegance to the interior.

Tradescantia

An unpretentious ideal resident for southern windows. Its beautiful leaf color will be fascinating to play in the sun. And for the interior, it will be interesting natural lighting with shadows.

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    Give yourself pleasure! Choose the best plants for your office to make work a joy.

    1 place -Zamioculture

    Advantages

    • do not require frequent watering
    • does not require high humidity
    • can grow on the street
    • can transfer a short drought
    • for 1-2 months

    shortcomings

    • Rarely blooms
    • Needs additional lighting in winter

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    2nd place - Dracaena

    Benefits

    • can be grown on the street
    • Rare irrigation
    • is slowly growing
    • Suitable for the novice flower grower
    • destroy pathogens

    Disadvantages

  • 2, it requires high humidity
  • almost does not bloom in home

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3rd place - Aspidistra

Benefits

  • Can grow in the shade
  • transfers a low temperature
  • does not need special conditions of content
  • Rare irrigation
  • is suitable for landscaping premises

Disocations

  • must be protected from direct sunlight

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4,0003 Benefits

  • Tolerates heat and bright light
  • Grows slowly
  • Reaches no more than 2 meters in height
  • removes harmful chemicals from the air

Disadvantages

  • does not tolerate draft
  • Requires high air humidity

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  • Need to maintain high humidity
  • Needs a lot of bright light
  • Do not over-moisten the soil
  • You can not overdose the soil
  • If you do not feed, the passes to bloom

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    6th place -Sansavieuria

    Advantages

    • The plant easily grows
    • Sanssevieria perfectly perfectly purity
    • does not require high wounds. and spraying
    • Can be grown in direct sun or indirect light

    Disadvantages

    • Slow growing
    • rarely blooms
    • quickly accumulate dust

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    7th place -anthurium

    Advantages

    • beautifully blooms
    • . repot every year
    • Must maintain a certain temperature for active flowering
    • Requires high humidity

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    8 place -FiCus

    Advantages

    • absorbs toxic elements of air in room
    • Suitable for novice flower growers
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  • can cause an allergic reaction
  • for children. and pets
  • Only blooms in the wild
  • Requires additional lighting in winter

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    9th place -Robelini Filin 23/100 9000 conditions

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    10th place - Aglaonema

    Benefits

    • The plant grows in partial shade
    • Can grow in cool rooms
    • is suitable for landscaping veranda in the summer

    Disadvantages

    • does not tolerate draft
    • only with soft water

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    Cleaner

    Advantages of

    • strokes the adjacence air from pathogens and dust
    • Suitable for people with asthma and allergies
    • Withstands long breaks without watering and spraying
    • can grow in the shade and in the sun
    • in the summer, the flower can be placed in the open air

    Disocations

    • It rapidly grows in width

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    -Sheffler

    Advantages

        • Fairly easy to grow indoors
        • Undemanding and unpretentious
        • Grows well and thrives at normal room temperature
        • Schefflera improves the environmental conditions of the room

        Disadvantages

        • There are substances that can cause irritation
        • rarely blooms
        • requires additional lighting in the winter period

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        13th place -PAHIRA

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        • It is quite easy to raise in room conditions in room conditions
        • Undemanding and unpretentious
        • Grows well and develops at normal room temperature
        • Improves the environmental conditions of the room

        deficiencies

        • There are substances that can cause irritation
        • rarely blooms
        • requires additional lighting in the winter period

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        14 place -monster

        • is capable
        • Fast growing
        • Suitable for beginner growers

        Disadvantages

        • Extremely rare bloom
        • requires increased humidity of the air
        • The plant juice contains poison
        • Monster needs a large amount of bright light
        • cannot be grown in the bedroom

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        15 place -Nolin

        • does not require fraudulents
        • Drought tolerant

        Disadvantages

        • Almost never blooms
        • Requires additional artificial lighting

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        16th place -Yukka

        Advantages

        • rarely transplant
        • in the warm season can be grown on the street

        Disadvantages

        • need bright light
        • Rares for high moisture
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        17th place - Cycas

        Benefits

        • Can grow in partial shade
        • Cycas grows well at room temperature
        • In the summer you can grow in open air

        Disadvantages

        • often moisturize the foliage from the sprayer

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        18 place -Banan

        Advantages

        • Banana easily and rapidly growing
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          • Life expectancy about 5 years
          • Often sprayed

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          19th place - Pineapple 9Ol000 22C

        • Often sprayed

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        20th place - Crassula Ovata

        Benefits

        • Rare watering
        • does not require spraying
        • not subject to insect attacks

        Disocations

        • Weak stems
        • when falling, the plant will completely break
        • in detail for children and animals
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        21st place - Cyclamen

        Benefits

        • Beautiful and long flowering
        • Blooms in winter
        • Can be grown outdoors in summer

        deficiencies

        • requires high humidity
        • abundant irrigation
        • Contains toxic juice

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        22 place -coffee tree

        Advantages

        • purifies the air in the room from harmful substances
        • condition
        • Can be grown outdoors in summer
        • Rarely watered

        Disadvantages

        • Plant needs bright light
        • High humidity is needed

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        23 place -Bamboo Laki

        Advantages

        • You can place bamboo and on the floor
        • Fi -so
        • can be grown without soil
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        BD loves direct sunlight

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      24th place Phalaenopsis Orchid

      Benefits

      • Can grow in partial shade
      • Rare watering
      • beautifully and long blooms

      Disadvantages

      • Requires high humidity

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      25 place -FICCICOS Microcarpa

      Advantages

      • absorbs toxic elements from the air in room
        • 9 beginner growers
      • Fast growing

      Disadvantages

      • May cause an allergic reaction
      • Harmful to children and pets
      • Blossoms only by wildlife conditions
      • requires additional lighting in the winter

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      26 place -citofonella Laimkvat

      Advantages

      • can bloom at
      • Beautiful and fragrant flowers
      • eatable
      • Able to sterilize the air from harmful bacteria
      • The smell of lemon tree perfectly cleanses the lungs
      • Neutralizes all unpleasant odors in the room
      • You can grow in the open air

      deficiencies

      • In winter, it needs additional lighting
      • Systematic spraying of foliage
      • branches are covered with thorns

      Complex 9000 9000 27 Place MEDICAL PRODUCTION PRODUCATION OF THE NEW size

    • Flowering
    • In summer, the bush can be moved to the street

    Disadvantages

    • The bush must be regularly moistened with a sprayer
    • In the juice of this plant contains a strong poison
    • negatively reacts to draft

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    28 place -Kalatate

    Advantages

    • can grow in a small shading
    • It grows well at the usual room temperature
    • 111 moisten with a spray bottle
    • Blooms spectacularly

    Disadvantages

    • Keep out of direct sunlight
    • Keep out of drafts

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    29 place -Capsikum

    Advantages