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Types of Indoor Trees

Caryota​
Caryota​

Fishtail palms are very attractive, somewhat busy palm trees with fronds that (not surprisingly) resemble the tails of dead fish. This is a suckering and clumping palm, meaning that a single healthy trunk will soon grow into a small clump.

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Chamaedorea ​Elegans​
Chamaedorea ​Elegans​

Chamaedorea elegans (botanical/scientific) Max Growth (approx): Height 4 ft. Poisonous for pets: Non-toxic to cats and dogs.

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Dracaena​
Dracaena​

For instance, dragontree (Dracaena marginata), which grows up to 6 feet tall indoors, resembles a small palm tree with narrow, green leaves on woody, upright stems_. Song of India (_Dracaena reflexa 'Variegata') has a more compact shape with whorls of variegated green leaves edged with yellow; it grows from 3 to 6 feet tall.

Dracaena ​Fragrans​
Dracaena ​Fragrans​

The dracaena corn plant (botanical name: dracaena fragrans massangeana) is a well known indoor plant which is grown in many homes and offices within the US, UK and Europe. There are a few dracaena fragrans varieties that display different types of leaves such as the massangeana, lindenii and victoria.

Dragon Tree​
Dragon Tree​

Madagascar Dragon Tree "Tough and Easy" The Madagascar Dragon Tree is most definitely one of the easiest indoor plants to grow and maintain. Dracaena Marginata trees can grow up to 6ft high indoors, and they're slow growing.

Fig Trees​
Fig Trees​

Fig tree (Ficus benjamina) can be grown outside or indoors as a houseplant. Other common names for this plant include Benjamin fig, weeping fig and ficus tree. It bears the classic tree shape and has oblong leaves that grow 2 to 5 inches long.

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Guiana ​Chestnut​
Guiana ​Chestnut​

The Pachira aquatica is also known as the money tree, guiana chestnut or the saba nut. Because this tropical tree thrives near wetlands and swamps, it loves soil that is moist at all times. Hence, the kill-proof factor.

Majestic Palm​
Majestic Palm​

To thrive indoors, your majesty palm loves six to eight hours of bright light per day. Water Well One key to growing majesty palm indoors is to never let the soil dry completely; this palm (endangered in the wild!) comes from spots along streams and rivers.

Norfolk Island ​Pine​
Norfolk Island ​Pine​

The Norfolk Island pine is a gymnosperm, meaning that a single plant contains male and female reproductive organs. Virtually all Norfolk Island pines are grown from seeds, which are usually imported from the Pacific region.

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Ponytail Palm​
Ponytail Palm​

The Ponytail Palm Tree. Oddly enough, a ponytail palm tree is neither a palm nor a tree. In fact, it is a member of the Agave family and is actually a succulent. Other common names for this plant include bottle palm tree or elephant foot tree.

Rubber fig​
Rubber fig​

Starting with a young rubber tree houseplant will allow it to adapt to being an indoor plant better than starting with a more mature plant. Proper Light and Water for a Rubber Tree Plant. When it comes to rubber plant care, the correct balance of water and light is crucial, as with any plant.

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Yucca​
Yucca​

Yucca recurvifolia will reach a height of 6 feet, while yucca elephantipes will grow taller, up to 8 feet. TIP: Rachel adds, "The pruning method for yucca may seem harsh, but is an excellent way to keep your plant manageable.

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