Home decor tips: Beautify your living space with Dracaena, Fan Palm, and other tall plants

Tall plants not only add height and beauty to your space but also create a tranquil, natural environment. (Image: Canva)

Including tall plants in your home is a great way to instantly elevate your space and create a striking visual impact. While popular indoor plants like the areca palm, ZZ plant, and pothos are commonly seen in homes, several unique tall plants can add an interesting twist to your indoor garden without demanding too much care.

These plants not only make a bold statement but also thrive with minimal maintenance, making them perfect for plant enthusiasts looking to refresh their home decor.

Here are five striking, easy-to-care-for tall plants, perfect for both indoor and outdoor spaces, as recommended by Ekta Chaudhary, gardening enthusiast and founder of @gardenup.In.

Dracaena Fragrans (Corn Plant)

• Why you’ll love it: Dracaena Fragrans, also known as the Corn Plant, is an easy-care indoor plant that grows tall and features glossy, arching leaves. Its ability to thrive in low light makes it a popular choice for homes and offices.
• Light: Prefers indirect, low to medium light. Avoid direct sunlight.
• Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry to prevent root rot.
• Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity. Mist occasionally.
• Temperature: Ideal between 60-75°F (16-24°C).
• Fertiliser: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser.

• Why you’ll love it: The Fan Palm has stunning, pleated, fan-shaped leaves that add an exotic touch to any room or garden. It can grow several feet tall and thrive in bright spaces.
• Light: Loves bright, indirect light but tolerates some direct sunlight.
• Water: Keep soil moist, but ensure good drainage to avoid root rot.
• Humidity: High humidity is essential. Mist frequently.
• Temperature: Prefers warmth, between 70-85°F (21-29°C).
• Fertiliser: Use a palm-specific fertiliser every 2-3 months during growing seasons.

• Why you’ll love it: Cat’s Claw is a fast-growing climbing plant with claw-like tendrils and vibrant yellow flowers. It can cover walls or trellises, making it perfect for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light but also tolerates full sun.
• Water: Water regularly to keep the soil moist.
• Humidity: Adapts to moderate humidity levels.
• Temperature: Prefers warmth, ideally between 65-80°F (18-27°C).
• Fertiliser: Apply a balanced fertiliser monthly during its growing season.

Philodendron Lemon Lime

• Why you’ll love it: Philodendron Lemon Lime’s vibrant neon-green leaves make it a stunning addition to any space. It can grow tall with support, adding colour and life to your home.
• Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions.
• Water: Water when the top inch of soil dries out to prevent root rot.
• Humidity: Enjoys high humidity, so mist regularly.
• Temperature: Prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C).
• Fertiliser: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser.

• Why you’ll love it: Bird’s nest fern has glossy, bright green leaves that form a rosette shape. While typically smaller, this fern can grow tall under the right conditions and adds elegance to any indoor garden.
• Light: Prefers medium to low indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.
• Water: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Water around the edges.
• Humidity: Loves high humidity; mist frequently or keep in humid rooms like bathrooms.
• Temperature: The ideal temperature range is 60-80°F (16-27°C).
• Fertiliser: Use a diluted liquid fertiliser once a month in spring and summer.