26 Best Tall Indoor Plants That Make a Statement

Also known as the dracaena marginata, these ornamental houseplants have slim candelabra-shaped trunks and spiky leaves with hints of red. Indoors, they'll grow to about six feet tall, making them striking additions to your greenery collection.

With bright, indirect light, this plant can flourish indoors. Its rich green, glossy leaves are full of visual appeal and once it begins to flower indoors, you might mistake its fragrance for jasmine. Keep in mind that it can grow anywhere from up to 4-6' tall indoors and they can take up to five years to produce coffee beans.

Despite its name, the ponytail palm is neither a palm nor a tree — it's a succulent! It's known for being a forgiving plant that can survive two to three weeks without water. Place it in bright indoor light and keep the soil fairly dry between waterings.

Keep this tall plant in a space where it'll receive tons of indirect sunlight — next to a large, sunny window with a sheer curtain, for example. The fiddle leaf will flourish in stable temperatures and is ideal for a bedroom or bathroom.

Add a pop of color to any space (especially narrow areas) with this easy-to-care-for plant, which has striped, leather-like leaves. It can thrive both indoors and outdoors with partial sun and regular watering (only when the soil is dry).

Great for displaying on the patio, porch or indoor garden, alocasia dawns have large heart-shaped leaves. You'll find that the green and white tones are unique and come in multiple patterns and variations. When fully grown, they can reach three to five feet tall, so they're sure to stand out wherever they are placed.

The banana-like leaves on the bird of paradise are an attractive feature that makes them stand out. They love bright, indirect sunlight (at least six hours a day) and require constant misting during the spring and summer months.

Native to Central and South America, the money tree, also known as pachira aquatic, grows between six and eight feet tall indoors. They are considered one of the best Feng Shui plants for good energy and wealth, and have shiny green leaves that symbolize the five elements of balance: earth, fire, water, wind and metal.

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Enjoy the beauty of this plant's glossy, tropical-looking leaves in a container indoors. While it's versatile enough to tolerate both sunny and shady environments, it will thrive best if outdoor conditions (humidity and, ideally, bright light) are recreated indoors.

This sweet-smelling vine, marked by white star-shaped flowers that are partial to cool temperatures, grows fairly quickly. Stick to well-drained soil and keep it in a sunny area indoors (at least six hours per day is ideal).

As they age, cat palms get fuller and bushier. You can place the lush plant in your office, living room or any space that provides bright but indirect light. When kept indoors, they'll grow up to three feet tall.

Also known as banyan trees, ficus audreys have emerald-green leaves and thick stems. Although they love bright, indirect sunlight, they can handle being in minimal direct sun and other unfavorable light conditions.

Air-purifying ZZ plants are popular for their ability to thrive in many different conditions. They have waxy green leaves and large, potato-like rhizomes that store water underneath the soil. Keep them in medium to bright, indirect sunlight, like by a south-facing window, for proper growth.

Based on Feng Shui principles, placing rubber plants in corners helps to soften sharp angles. They have shiny, thick leaves with hints of red and black tones, and can grow six to 10 feet tall indoors.

Olive trees are delicate, simple and long-lasting. They have small, grayish-green leaves that flourish in bright, direct sunlight. Keep them by your south- or west-facing window and add them to floral centerpieces.

The braided benjamina ficus tree is known for its braided trunk and weeping leaves. They enjoy bright, indirect light (at least six hours a day) and environments with high humidity.

With their long feathery fronds that arch in the form of a crown, it's no wonder this palm is known as majesty. They thrive in bright, indirect light and require watering every one to two weeks. Use a potting mix with proper drainage and a plant mister to boost humidity. With the right care, it'll grow up to 15 to 20 feet tall.

These flowering plants have long, narrow leaves that grow like stalks of corn — making them known as "false palms" for their palm tree appearance. They're low maintenance and can grow up to six feet tall in containers.

This houseplant, which is native to southeastern Asia and Australia, is beloved for good reason. It can thrive in a slew of lighting conditions, but does best with bright, indirect light. The fast-growing plant can reach anywhere between 3-6' tall indoors. Keep in mind that it's toxic to humans and pets if it's ingested.

The bright green foliage of live Norfolk island plants makes them great picks during the Christmas season. You can hang lights and ornaments from their branches without worrying how fast they'll wither. They can thrive for years in your home and rarely reach five feet in height.

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