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10 Tips To Know About Large Live House Plants
Large Live House Plants

Large live houseplants add height and a tropical look to your space. They require less maintenance than smaller houseplants, and are easy to propagate with your friends.

Many of these tall plants thrive in the bright indirect light, and preferably with a slight humidity. They are ideal for filling in a corner.

Weeping Figure

The figs that weep, Ficus Benjamin, are popular indoor plants that clean the air of pollutants such as formaldehyde or benzene. Also known for boosting creativity and clearing the mind Weeping is a popular house plant. This plant is safe for homes and offices but must be kept away from pets since its leaves are poisonous when consumed. Weeping figs are a great choice for those with busy schedules, as they require very little maintenance. Just be sure to follow the potting, watering, fertilizing, and lighting routine to keep your weeping fig happy and healthy.

The weeping fiddle is indigenous to Australia and parts of the southwest Pacific, including French Polynesia, Vanuatu, India, China and southeast Asia. It is typically found in tropical greenhouses, but it is also able to thrive indoors if you provide the proper conditions.

These plants prefer bright, indirect sunlight and a steady temperature. They are sensitive to moisture changes and will drop leaves if there is not enough or too much. If you notice that your weeping fiddle is dropping its leaves, move it to a place with more regular light. However, be careful not to overwater the plant; if the top few centimeters of soil are dry, let it rest. During the summer and spring months fertilize the fig twice a month with an ordinary liquid plant food diluted by at minimum 50 percent. Avoid fertilizing the plant in fall and winter, when it is dormant.

In addition to being attractive The weeping fig is also aesthetically pleasing and can be trained to develop into various shapes. Its flexible stems can be bent, spiraled and braided into decorative designs. Additionally, they are a good choice for bonsai gardens.

Although they can grow up to 10 feet in the wild, figs that weep in containers usually remain between 3 and 6 feet tall. Cuttings from stems are a great way to reproduce weeping figs. Wear gloves while propagating as the sap can cause irritation. Plant the cuttings in a well-draining soil for potting, or amend rich soil with vermiculite and perlite to aid in drainage.

Like most other Ficus species, weeping figs are simple to maintain, however they can be difficult to repot because of their size. If your weeping fig needs to be repotted, select a larger pot with drainage holes and soil that has a similar texture to the original container. You could also add perlite or vermiculite for extra drainage, since they are susceptible to root rot if the soil gets too moist.

Money Tree

Money plants (Pachira aquatica) give a tropical feel to any room. Their thin trunks can be braided to create an added visual appeal. They also bring luck and prosperity to the home, according to Feng Shui. This plant is easy to maintain and is tolerant of low light conditions. It can also be planted in living rooms or offices, provided that it is not subject to heat or cooling vents.

In its natural habitat, in the swampy regions of Central and South America, this plant blooms with yellowish-white flowers and produces large seed pods that resemble peanuts. It's not a typical plant to produce flowers indoors, but it does produce shiny green leaves, long branches and 5 to 7 leaflets. These beautiful plants are ideal for anyone who is just beginning and wants to bring more greenery into their living spaces.

The money tree thrives in bright indirect sunlight however, it can adapt to less than ideal conditions. It also thrives in medium temperatures and average household humidity. It is a bit sensitive to sudden temperature fluctuations So avoid heating sources, air conditioners, and doors that are shut and open frequently. Overwatering can harm the delicate leaves, so give the soil to dry between waterings. Fertilize your money trees every month in spring and summer months with a liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength.

Money plants are a great present for a recent graduate going to college or for an employee who has recently started a new job. They symbolize the beginning of the next chapter of their lives. It's also a wonderful gift for friends and family who could use some extra luck in their lives. The five leaflets in the plant which are believed to represent the five elements of balance in fengshui will make them feel balanced and lucky as they advance in their career.

If you're looking to propagate a money plant cut a minimum of six inches from an established vine and place it in a medium for rooting like peat moss or perlite. Fill a small pot with Miracle-Gro Indoor Potting Mix or a different nutrient-rich and well-draining houseplant mix. Wait a few weeks for roots to develop, and then transfer the cutting into its own pot.

Ficus

Ficus, or banyan trees are a great way to add interest to office spaces. Ficus benjamina is a weeping ficus that has a hefty trunk that features a prominent pom pom-shaped burst at the top. The tree can grow to approximately 6 feet in height, however it is generally kept smaller in a home or office. Trailing and tree varieties of the ficus plant are also popular choices for use as houseplants. Ficus trees are relatively easy to maintain as long as you maintain the appropriate conditions.

rare houseplants require moderate to bright lighting and often mist. They aren't fond of drafts, but can tolerate warm temperatures. If they are accustomed to the weather and can accept it, they will be happy to be moved outdoors in the summer. However direct sunlight can cause burns to their leaves. In winter, they will benefit from moving into warmer rooms. However, you should not expose them to frost.

The majority of ficus grow quickly and require repotted every year or more frequently when the roots cover more than three quarters of the pot. They require well-draining, fertile soil. Fertilize them every month with a balanced liquid during the spring and in the summer. Fertilize them every second month during fall and winter.

Ficus is susceptible to mites, scale insects, mealybugs, whiteflies, and aphids. Remove any affected leaves and apply neem oil rid the plant of these pests. Sometimes, a ficus will develop leaf spot disease. This causes the leaves to become stained with white. The disease isn't harmful, but it can be unsightly. It is best to remove it from the leaves of the plant with the help of a moist cloth or sponge.

Monstera

Monstera deliciosa, known to many as the Swiss cheese plant because of its distinctive leaf holes and splits, is a beautiful large houseplant that thrives in warm climates with moderate to high levels of humidity. They can easily be propagated by cuttings and can be grown well in water, however, they shouldn't be kept in water for an extended period of time because this can cause rot. They prefer indirect sunlight and can be grown outdoors as well.

In its natural environment, this cactus-like plant grows under the canopy of tall tropical trees, where it is able to absorb sunlight through the leaves. It is a fan of bright light and can withstand some direct sunlight, however it thrives most of the time in indirect sunlight. It loves to climb and is encouraged to utilize a trellis or a pole that is covered in moss to help it achieve its full potential.

While this plant isn't a fussy houseplant it is susceptible to same pests that plague other indoor plants and requires special care to prevent damage. Be sure to check it for scale insects and spider mites. If you find them in the area, you can use an insecticide with a mild scent.


Only water when the top inch or two of soil is dry. The plant is attracted to humidity so misting it every often or every two weeks is beneficial.

This plant is a great indoor/outdoor houseplant in warm humid conditions However, it's also ideal choice for a greenhouse or sunny window. It prefers an organic mix of material and loam when it's grown in a pot. The container should have drainage holes to prevent the soil from becoming wet.

This large houseplant does well with all lighting in the home. In fact, it can be grown in any pot, as long as it has drainage holes and additional peat moss added to the potting mix. This plant requires a constant supply of nutrients. It should be fertilized with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season.

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