To give a tchan: 10 large plants that will decorate your apartment

Did you know that having plants indoors is something magnificent? In addition to giving a very sophisticated and cozy touch to your decor, they can bring some health benefits, either through contact with nature, the green in the environment or the oxygen in the atmosphere. photosynthesis.

What you might not know is that you don't have to stick to boa constrictors, ivy or succulents to decorate your home. There are some large plants or even trees that, with some special care and fertilizer every three to three months, can even be grown inside apartments.

Now check out these 10 plants that will “tchan” your apartment, making it more beautiful and more pleasant.

10 big plants you can grow indoors/apartment

ficus lyrata

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This one is a favorite of every plant parent. In nature, it can reach 15 meters in height, but adapts well in vases indoors.

You just need to give her a place where she gets a lot of light or full sun. And be careful with animals and children, as it can be toxic.

areca-bamboo

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If you have space, this plant can reach up to three meters in height. She likes direct lighting and, according to NASA, can give you fresh air in abundance.

elephant ear

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This plant, originally from South Africa, really liked the climate in Brazil and does well here. She likes lots of water and likes full sun, but can also be grown in partial shade. And, like Ficus, it is also toxic.

Oliveira

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In nature, olive trees are immense, but they adapt well to indoor environments – as long as they have a few hours of direct lighting. Apart from that, they are easy to care for, needing only watering twice a week, as they like dry soil.

phoenix roebelenii

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A very friendly and well-known palm tree in the ornamental plant market. The leaves of this plant can reach a frightening four meters and, as it does not need direct light, they will love to stay in the corner of your living room. Just be careful with your thorns and pay extra attention to pruning.

licuala grandis

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A licuala grandis it is also widely used as an ornamental plant in external places, but it also adapts well indoors. She needs good lighting and doesn't like a lot of water.

Licuala peltata

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"Prime" of licuala grandis, The Licuala peltata it also likes well-lit places, but it even tolerates partial shade.

jabuticabeira

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You didn't read it wrong! Yes, you can have a jabuticabeira inside the house. You can water it every day (but not excessively) and grow it in an environment with direct lighting. Then just wait for the berries.

tree of happiness

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This is a mystical plant that is easy to grow and maintain. It is said to bring much joy and prosperity into the home, but it must be earned, not bought.

If you win one, remember to do monthly pruning, place it in an environment without direct sun exposure and water it only two or three times a week.

white bird of paradise

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A strong point of this plant is that it is very resistant to pests and diseases, but it needs to be grown in very large pots, because of its roots. In addition, it needs watering two or three times a week, without soaking.

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