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    Crushing On: Large Indoor Trees

    By Stacy 17 Comments

    My dream house is a mix of indoor and outdoor elements. When I was a kid I really wanted to have lawn instead of carpet in my family room and a pond inside with fish and with a stream that flowed outside. I wanted large trees to grow inside from out of the ground. Doesn't that sound heavenly? While the grass idea might not work, I am still convinced I could have a pond! And I will always be crushing on large indoor trees. I love that they help blur the lines between inside and out. Here are some of my favorite examples.

    Large Indoor Trees

    Large indoor trees give a space visual interest. They are good at filling awkward corners. Plus, if you have a large tree, that means you get to shop for cute large pots!

     

    large indoor tree

     

    Source: Galerie Provenance 

     

    I am currently on the hunt for a large olive tree. I love their foliage!

     

    large indoor tree in corner of living room

    Source: Brown Design Group

     

    I love how this tree drapes over the sitting area so you feel like you are reading your book outside!

     

    large indoor tree

    Source: Hydrangea Treehouse

     

    A sunny entryway is the perfect spot for a tree.

     

    tree in entryway

    Source: House Beautiful

     

     

    My fiddle leaf fig in the living room is one of my favorite plants. It is already touching my ceiling (again!) even though I recently cut the top off to propagate.

     

    large indoor tree in living room

    Source: Stacy Risenmay

     

    Here's another cozy nook where I wouldn't mind snuggling up with the book, Secret Garden.

     

    tree by reading chair

    Source: Elle Decor

     

    One time when I was a teenager, my boss asked me to deliver something to someone in a neighboring town. The house was the coolest 70's style home with a tree growing out of the ground in the entryway. It brought back my childhood memories and made me even more determined to have one one day. So the next couple of examples are probably my fave!

     

    large indoor tree in entryway

    Source: Arch Daily

     

    Here's another stunning example.

     

    indoor tree

    Source: Design Boom

     

    I'm currently obsessed with rubber trees and this one is #goals.

     

    large audrey ficus

    Source: Freundevonfreuenden

     

    I love the full, draping trees and tall & bushy trees, but I also dig the rounded topiary shape of this one.

     

    indoor olive tree

    Source: Bolig

     

    So I am curious... How do you feel about large indoor trees?  Give me all the big tree? Or too much commitment? Do you have any in your homes? If so, what are your favorite kinds?

     

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    1. beverly e

      May 10, 2021 at 9:48 am

      I love indoor trees but I've not had much luck growing them. I've had a ficus and a fiddle leaf fig and they would both cower when they saw me coming. Come to think of it, I don't have a lot of luck with houseplants in general, lol.

      Reply
      • Kay

        May 10, 2021 at 10:31 am

        Love them, but to thrive, most require adequate light. Ficus are my favorite, and I have had many, but they have all ended up,outdoors due to scale, mealy bugs or some unknown issue! Groan!
        But I do agree, they really speak for themselves when situated in a bright room that they are perfectly happy.

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        • Stacy

          May 12, 2021 at 6:20 pm

          I am worried mine will get too tall for our 8 footceilings!

          Reply
      • Stacy

        May 12, 2021 at 6:19 pm

        Maybe you haven't found the right fit :) Finding houseplants that work with your spaces lighting, your schedule, is kind of like dating!

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        • Dark Khang

          January 14, 2022 at 9:45 pm

          I love the outdoors!...especially the forest! And the thought of a big tree inside is so awesome! And several big trees is even way more awesome! That's why I'm turning my living room into a jungle! I've had this idea for awhile now and finally started on it. I've bought plants, decorative floral vines and plants and a deep forest wall mural. I've just started my jungle but comes spring, I plan on getting several big trees. For now tho, it's the smaller plants and bushes that I'm gonna be filling my living room with. I can't wait for a full blown jungle! It's my long term project which I will continue over the years.

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    2. Jacqueline

      May 10, 2021 at 1:49 pm

      I feel very tempted to try growing a tree in my apartment. I already have many plants, but a tree would be really stunning. Unfortunately my apartment is rather dark and not very large, but I do have the good luck to have a balcony overlooking gardens, and I,m in the center of Rome! If you have any ideas please pass them on.
      Best wishes Jacqueline

      Reply
      • Stacy

        May 12, 2021 at 6:21 pm

        I bet your view is beautiful!

        Reply
    3. Deb

      May 11, 2021 at 4:30 am

      Yay but ugh. I love to grow plants outside because when the season ends,you are done. Inside, it’s like you have a toddler. Water, feed, quiet coaxing, all out pleading, That said, my two year old peace plant and my one year old pothos are still alive and happy but many dead ficus can attest to my lack of tree skills. I admire yours.

      Reply
      • Stacy

        May 12, 2021 at 6:23 pm

        Haha! Some of my houseplants are definitely more needy than others. Pothos are a good plant that doesn't need too much attention. Snake plants, ZZ plants, and philodendrons are some others that are super easy!

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    4. Elizabeth H

      May 30, 2021 at 10:38 am

      I am with you, an Olive tree. Love the look.

      Reply
      • Charlotte

        August 19, 2022 at 3:19 pm

        I had an established olive tree which I brought indoors for winter, it absolutely thrived but then I dint take it out early enough in the spring and it parched so bad to cut it back to branches- I’ve over fed it and it’s thriving outdoors again but it still leaves a massive void in my kitchen… so I dare bring it in this winter?

        Reply
    5. Dave

      June 27, 2021 at 4:28 pm

      Stacy,
      I have an 8’ Hinoki Cypress that I plan to transition from my patio to indoor. Where should I begin my search for indoor planters? And how does one deal with the drainage from any indoor plant as large as a tree?

      Reply
      • Stacy

        July 08, 2021 at 10:05 am

        I keep mine in the grower pot and place them in a basket or larger decorative pot. I use one of those clear trays you can get in the planter section of any home or garden store to catch the water that drains out. Amazon, Home Depot, or any home decor store will have large baskets and planters. And container would work, even an umbrella stand or wood crate!

        Reply
    6. dekorasyon fikirleri

      December 12, 2021 at 3:09 am

      En modern dekorasyon fikirleri ile evinizi güzelleştirmeye ne dersiniz. Tüm dekor önerilerini sitemizde kolayca bulabilirsiniz

      Reply
    7. Dipti

      March 10, 2022 at 11:38 am

      What’s the name of the first tree in the picture by Valerie provenance ?

      Reply
      • Denise

        April 21, 2022 at 10:38 pm

        Same question, what’s the name of the first tree in the picture by Valerie provenance ?

        Reply
    8. Uday

      February 10, 2023 at 12:37 am

      Hey can you suggest me some good indoor tree options (15-20 ft).

      I want to plant inside my house and it should reach my terrace, I have cut round in each floor for the tree space around 5 ft in diameter.

      Reply

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