Beautiful indoor trees

Ficus Benjamin

Originally from hot countries. In the natural environment, the height of this type of ficus can reach 20 m, but in an apartment it does not exceed 3 meters. Ficus Benjamin - real sissy... He definitely needs find a permanent place in the house.

Dislikes cold, darkness and drafts, as well as any movement (can shed foliage even with a simple twist of the pot). Regular spraying of ficus will benefit him. And once a month you need to shower the plant. Requires constant monitoring of soil moisture.

Laurel

Laurel grows up to 1.5-2 meters in height. With pruning, which he is not afraid of, he can be given any shape... Plant likes lit places.

Since laurel prefers high humiditythen will be grateful for regular spraying and showering.

On hot summer days, it is recommended to water the plant abundantly, preventing the soil from drying out.

Fat woman

it succulent plant quickly grows into a real tree, but in miniature, about one meter high. Requires good drainage and warm, dry conditions.

Reacts negatively to excess moisture. Does not like direct sunlight. In the hot season, the fat woman needs to regularly organize a shower, preventing water from getting into the soil.

Dracaena

A plant known to many in the form of a tree with a bunch of leaves, which in different species have a different shape and color. She is unpretentious in care... Dracaena prefers a well-lit place and frequent, but not abundant watering.

Species with dark foliage less demanding on lightingthan specimens with variegated leaves. Spraying the leaves of the plant must be carried out. Dracaena is afraid of draftstherefore it should not be placed next to a window.

To ensure normal development, she needs a temperature from plus 20 to plus 25 ° C. In winter - not lower than 15 degrees Celsius.

Bottle tree

The trunk of this tree is shaped like a bottle. It grows naturally in Mexico and the USA. Scientifically called nolina or bokarney. Plant development is slow - It will take about 6-8 years to form a large trunk.

It has narrow, pointed, palm-shaped leaves. The bottle tree should be grown in small pots. Plant prefers the sun, is not afraid of drought, but still it is required to be sprayed periodically.

With abundant watering, the trunk is pulled upward, this spoils the appearance of the plant. therefore it is necessary to arrange dry periods.

Tangerine tree

An elegant plant will be a bright decoration for any interior. Dwarf tangerine gives a good harvest of fruitsand also protects the surrounding area from annoying insects. Usually grown on windowsills.

Leaves are dense, deep green in color. Prone to disease and can be attacked by pests. Therefore, the condition must be constantly monitored.

The plant cannot be treated with chemicals. - it is better to use laundry soap dissolved in water.

A coffee tree

The maximum height, when grown at home, is no more than 1.5 meters. With spacious space and good care, the height of the coffee tree can even be about 3 meters. Avoid drafts, but be sure to keep the room well ventilated.

Bad neighbor for any houseplant... Lighting should be bright, but diffuse. Watering is recommended taking into account the season: in winter - moderately, spring, summer, autumn - abundantly. There is no need to wait for the top layer of the soil to dry. The coffee tree should be sprayed periodically with warm water.

Hovea

When grown indoors, it reaches 1.5-2 m. Grows quickly in nutrient soil. This plant no special requirements for lighting or air humidity... Drought tolerant.

Chinese rose (or hibiscus)

This beautifully flowering plant can grow to gigantic proportions. With increasing age of the plant, the size of the crown also increases.

Reacts fairly well to formative pruning. It has large scarlet flowers. Non-capricious care... Its picturesqueness will add brightness to any room.

Monstera

It has a high growth (3-5 m) and a spreading crown. It has large, rich green shiny leaves with symmetrical cuts.

In the lower part of the plant, aerial roots form over time, providing it with additional support and nutrition. Therefore, they should not be cut off. Rarely blooms.

Scheffler

If you provide it with enough sunlight, then the plant can grow up to 2.5 meters. But in hot weather, it is better for the sheffler to clean in partial shade.

It is necessary to be very careful about watering this plant: lack of water can lead to loss of foliage, and overflow - to root rot.

As you can see, indoor trees can be of different types, with or without flowers, fruiting and not. Therefore, it is easy to choose such a plant, the main thing is to comply with the requirements of care and then it will delight you for a long time.