Large House Plants: Overview
Tall indoor plants do what no shelf plant can: they fill the vertical half of a room. Whether you want a leafy indoor tree, a sculptural palm, or a big-leaved tropical, a floor plant turns an empty corner into the focal point of the space.
There are numerous types and varieties of large floor plants for indoor and outdoor areas. Choose tall plants with ornamental, eye-catching foliage to add elegance and interest to your rooms.
There are many reasons to choose a big plant for your home. Big indoor plants are perfect for larger spaces like living rooms, bedrooms, offices, or halls. Their abundant foliage makes them more efficient at purifying indoor air. Tall house plants look amazing in interiors and are the ideal focal point in any room. Use big potted plants to fill empty corners or to create stylish compositions with smaller plants.
From impressive tall floor plants like the Majesty Palm to large pet-friendly picks like the Braided Money Tree and Bamboo Palm, there is a big plant here for every room and every light level.
Large Indoor Plants: Care & Growing Guide
Huge plants may look daunting to care for, but they’re not that difficult to grow if you know what they need. There are plenty of low-maintenance large office plants and undemanding big plants for your living room that can thrive with minimal effort.
Watering, Light, Humidity, and Temperature
Large houseplants require less frequent watering than small plants, because more soil retains moisture. Bottom watering is a great option for large leaf indoor plants. Instead of watering often, try deep watering; place your large floor plants where excess water can drain from the pots, and water thoroughly. Then let the soil dry slightly before you water again.
Depending on the plant type, some big house plants need more light than others. If you’re looking for a large plant for a dark room, check out large low-light indoor plants. On the other hand, palms or tall succulents will be the best large indoor plants for sunny rooms. Rotate your large potted plants once in a while for them to get even light exposure.
Various tall indoor plants will have differing humidity requirements. Snake plants and other succulents don’t mind dry air, whereas plants like the Monstera Deliciosa Plant are happiest in environments with over 50% humidity.
Temperatures of about 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit suit most large indoor plants. Always check whether your large potted outdoor plants are frost hardy and overwinter them indoors if necessary.
Repotting, Soil, and Feeding
A big house plant needs ample space, so choosing the right location for your plant is important. When shopping for large plants for sale, don’t repot your new plant immediately. Repot during springtime about once every 2 years, using a slightly larger pot.
Well-draining and aerated soil is essential for tall plants in indoor spaces. Add perlite, coco coir, sphagnum moss, or orchid bark to make the soil chunkier and prevent sogginess.
Feed your large indoor potted plants with a balanced liquid fertilizer about once a month to boost growth. Use fertilizers rich in phosphorus for tall flowering plants.
Propagation
Propagate a large indoor plant by taking stem cuttings. Keep them in fresh water until the roots develop, then plant in well-draining soil.
Pruning, Cleaning, and Common Issues
Huge indoor plants require pruning to maintain their shape. Use sterilized shears and remove dead leaves. Keep the soil under your plant clean.
Check big plants for sale for insects and treat with insecticide if needed. Leggy growth in big leaf plants shows that they don’t receive sufficient sunlight.
Match the plant to the spot.
Low light corner: Snake Plant Laurentii or Zeylanica, Cast Iron Plant, and Bamboo Palm keep their height without a bright window.
Bright room, big statement: Fiddle Leaf Fig, Ficus Tineke, and Monstera Deliciosa grow into 4-to-6-foot focal points with bright, indirect light.
Direct sun: Yucca Cane and Ponytail Palm are the drought-tolerant tall guys for a south-facing room.
Narrow spaces: Snake plants and Dracaena grow tall and upright without spreading wide.
Explore Our Selection of Large House Plants
Large foliage plants are impressive, adding green vibes and creating a relaxing atmosphere.
Explore some gorgeous, large, and tall plants at Hey Rooted below!
Fiddle Leaf Fig
The Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) is the classic statement tree: violin-shaped leaves on an upright trunk that can reach 6 feet or more indoors. Give it bright, indirect light and a consistent watering rhythm.
Majesty Palm
The Majesty Palm (Ravenea rivularis) brings soft, arching fronds and real height fast. It likes bright rooms, regular water, and an occasional misting; think of it as the easiest way to make a corner tropical.
Yucca Cane
Description: The Yucca Cane (Yucca gigantea) is a succulent that enjoys bright sunlight and needs infrequent watering; it adds a tropical feel to any space.
Monstera Deliciosa
The Monstera Deliciosa earns its nickname, the Swiss cheese plant, with dramatic split leaves that get bigger every year. It climbs with age, so a moss pole turns it from wide to tall.
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