The charm of Extra Large Houseplants is never-ending! Be it their big leaves, or enormous spread, they are a fantastic focal point indoors!
When we say extra large houseplants, what do you picture? A specimen that’s 4-5 feet high, right? What if we tell you the ones we have on our list can be double or maybe triple the figure? Did that jaw just drop? Wait till you read below!
Extra-large Large Houseplants
By ‘extra large houseplants,’ we mean the ones that can achieve a height of around 7-8 feet indoors.
1. Fiddle Leaf Fig
Botanical Name: Ficus lyrata
Maximum Size: 10-12 feet
Maximum Leaf Size: 15-18 inches
We bet you saw this one coming! Fiddle leaf fig is the undisputed king when it comes to towering height and a forest-like spread indoors! To ensure it achieves the extra large houseplant status like a pro, give it plenty of indirect and bright light all day long.
2. Swiss Cheese Plant
Botanical Name: Monstera deliciosa
Maximum Size: 8-14 feet
Maximum Leaf Size: 25-32 inches
Monsteras are popular for their foliage and have probably the biggest ones in the business. What makes it stand out from the others on this list is its vining habit, which enables it to climb onto spaces like stairs, making it achieve incredible height and spread!
For that enormous growth, give it plenty of humidity and take care of its feeding.
3. Bird of Paradise
Botanical Name: Strelitzia reginae
Maximum Size: 7-9 feet
Maximum Leaf Size: 20-22 inches
You might already have this giant indoors and if you don’t have a thriving bird of paradise in your living room, well, you are missing something! The large banana like leaves of this plant bring a tropical vibe like no other! Did we say the flowers are to die for?
Remember, it needs plenty of bright light and high humidity.
4. Rubber Plant
Botanical Name: Ficus elastica
Maximum Size: 8-12 feet
Maximum Leaf Size: 10-14 inches
Another ficus on this list, these extra large houseplants have the most beautiful leaves out there—glossy and smooth! The best part? Rubber plants are quite easy to look after and achieve that enormous status in medium to bright indirect light.
5. Dragon Tree
Botanical Name: Dracaena marginata
Maximum Size: 8-10 feet
Maximum Leaf Size: 10-12 inches
This dracaena is no slouch and grows at a steady pace indoors, reaching to an impressive height in no time. If you have spot in your living room where you want to keep something that attract eyeballs with its sheer size, get this one today!
6. Elephant Ear Plant
Botanical Name: Alocasia
Maximum Size: 6-8 feet
Maximum Leaf Size: 30-40 inches
If there’s an “intimidating” term in the botanical world, well, elephant ears justify it to the core! The size, patterns, and shape of its leaves can surely make anyone stop in their tracks and take a good look at it! Not for the faint-hearted, but a true, bold beauty!
7. Norfolk Island Pine
Botanical Name: Araucaria heterophylla
Maximum Size: 6-8 feet
Not a true pine, but a specimen with a proper tree-like, large look. You surely got to have a large space in the living room to accommodate it, as it could spread quite well, given the right growing conditions, which is like a day full of bright and indirect light.
8. Tree Philodendron
Botanical Name: Philodendron selloum
Maximum Size: 8-12 feet
Maximum Leaf Size: 26-35 inches
This one has ‘tree’ to its name for a reason and is a philodendron on steroids! It sprawls, grows tall, and creates a proper jungle like look where ever it grows, so you got to give this plant a plenty of room! Also, it loves bright and indirect light to be the giant you see above!
9. Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Botanical Name: Schefflera arboricola
Maximum Size: 12-16 feet
Don’t let that ‘dwarf’ name fool you! It is exactly the opposite! Given the right conditions and over time, you will be surprised to see how tall it can become. If you are not going to prune it, the stems will go all over the room, too.
10. Song of India
Botanical Name: Dracaena reflexa
Maximum Size: 10-14 feet
For a small room that has high walls, this plant makes perfect sense as a corner specimen. Why? Well, (1), it won’t spread as much and (2), it will grow straight as a line, especially if you prune-train it from the start. Large+tall—both combined in an eye-catching package!
