We Found the 20 Best Indoor Trees and Plants to Turn Your Home Into a Lush Escape

Give your living room a taste of the tropics! This species is native to the Brazilian rainforest, so you’ll want to ensure the soil stays damp. Otherwise, just plop it in a well-lit spot in your home and watch it thrive!

This statement-making indoor tree makes for a great decorative piece, plus it’s said to bring good luck! When you tend to it, just make sure you give it at least two or three cups of water to keep it extra lush and hydrated.

Now look at this beaut! Dragon trees are bursting with personality, plus they're sturdy as hell. Indoors, these trees can grow a few feet tall, but be sure to keep them away from brightly lit areas to avoid the leaves getting burnt.

We love anything inspired by cheese. Enough said. This Monstera grows like a dream, and at one-to-two feet tall, it’s the perfect “tree” alternative for plant buyers who aren’t working with a whole lot of space. This is another species that loves some damp soil, so make sure your watering is consistent and Bob’s your uncle.

Yes, it does smell amazing. Yes, it does bloom gorgeously. Yes, you do need one. It’ll take a couple of months for it to reach that luscious full bloom, but once you’re there, you can periodically snip off the stems to make room for even more growth. This classic herb is really the gift that just keeps on giving.

The dragon tail is technically a vine, so, with time, you'll have some lengthy green stems to add texture to your space. Watch it become a new staple.

While it won't sprout any actual olives, this tree is perfect for all of the minimalist havens out there. It loves the sunlight (it hails from the Mediterranean, after all!), so pop it by a window and watch it live its best life.

Gorgeous, gorgeous girls need lilies all around them to fit their vibe. Especially a peace lily like this one, that literally blooms all year long.

Ok, so there's a long-standing tradition/art form when it comes to bonsai trees, and it involves training the roots to grow in cool ways through pruning. If you're (understandably) not ready to jump into bonsai training with a full-sized tree, tending to this adorable ginseng ficus is the perfect starter experience.

Other than having a stellar name, this plant is great because you only need to water it every few weeks. Semi-hands-off parenting, FTW.

Stylish patterns come naturally to the cool prayer plant. Pair it with a fun pot or planter and you've got yourself a gorg accent piece.

Now that the whole cowboy aesthetic is back and in action, it's only right that our plants adhere to the trend. Get Western with a cutesy mini cactus like this one.

C'mon, it's a HEART-SHAPED LEAF! If that doesn't melt your own heart, IDK what to tell you. That's nature showing its love.

This is indeed the same plant that sprouts our beloved coffee beans! The household version prob won't produce any morning caffeine resources, but it does look amazing, so tap in.

This is essentially as much of an art piece as it is a plant. The unique shape and growth pattern are such conversation starters, and it's just generally the perfect hanging plant. There are levels to this one!

There's a SpongeBob reference to be made here, but I'm going to choose maturity. Let's just appreciate this sick pineapple plant for what it looks like at its full maturity: a home fit for a jovial sponge (sorry, had to).

Look! Another plant that brings good luck! The more good juju, the better. The stalk grows pretty quickly, so you'll have a statuesque, spiraling bamboo in no time. (Note: you'll have to go to Lowe's to pick this one up.)

Look at that luscious, voluminous foliage! It's honestly giving Pantene commercial. According to Costa Farms, this plant is "virtually indestructible," so beginner plant parents might wanna check this one out first.

You're probably used to seeing this plant grow along walls, but it also looks beautiful when potted. BTW: These vines can survive up to 30 years, but no pressure or anything. You don't have commitment issues, right?

This plant has colorful, widespread foliage, and dare I say it's exactly what your home needs. Plus, its easy care requirements are a lazy girl's dreams.