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How Do I Choose the Best Indoor Tree?

By Misty Amber Brighton
Updated May 17, 2024
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An indoor tree can add beauty to your living space no matter where it is placed. When selecting a decorative tree for your home or office, you should first make sure you are buying one that is relatively small so it won't outgrow its container. It is also a good idea to choose one that does not need to be pruned often or shed a great deal of foliage. Think about the amount of light you have available so you can choose a variety with the same requirements.

Visiting a nursery is a good place to start when you are looking for an indoor tree. Here you can see many different decorative trees and talk to associates about how to grow them. Some of the things you may want to ask about include how big the indoor plants will get, how much light is needed to grow them, and if the temperature should be strictly regulated.

You may also want to know how to care for different types of indoor trees. It can be important to know how often an indoor plant will need to be watered and if it also requires fertilizer from time to time. Avoid plants that tend to grow in an unruly pattern, as these could require regular pruning.

An indoor tree could be a deciduous variety which loses its leaves annually or an evergreen type which does not shed its leaves. Even though a deciduous tree may shed leaves, those that are planted indoors may do so less frequently, and some may not shed leaves at all. Evergreens sometimes drop needles rather than leaves, especially if allowed to get too dry. It is helpful to know how often these indoor trees are expected to shed foliage in order to determine how difficult it might be to clean up after them.

If you are interested in growing your own fruit, you can purchase an indoor tree for this purpose. These are often very small specimens which can sometimes be placed on a tabletop or desk. Many varieties of citrus fruit are available, and some of the more popular ones are tangerine, lemon, and lime.

An indoor tree can enhance the decor of your living space, so this should also be taken into account when you are looking. Some varieties could be used to provide color, while others are best-suited for adding visual interest to a particular area. No matter what your reason for purchasing decorative trees, doing so can give you years of enjoyment if you take the time to choose carefully.

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