Create your own urban jungle with these 6 indoor plants that can grow over six feet

As the trends catches on, you can also create your own version of urban jungle with these plant varieties, readily available in India. Each of these can grow over six feet with the right care and make a serious style statement while they’re at it.

1. Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)

A classic favourite in Indian homes, the Areca Palm is loved for its lush, feathery fronds and air-purifying qualities. It thrives in bright, indirect light and, with the right care, can grow up to 7 feet indoors. Bonus: it acts as a natural humidifier—perfect for dry weather.

Areca palm is also known by names butterfly palm or golden cane palm due to its yellow stems and arching, feather-like fronds (source: pexels)

2.  Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata)

If there were a celebrity among houseplants, this would be it. With its large, violin-shaped glossy leaves, the Fiddle Leaf Fig became an interior design darling during the pandemic. Place it in bright, filtered sunlight, water sparingly, and it can shoot well beyond 6 feet, making a dramatic vertical accent.

When properly taken care of, a fiddle-leaf fig tree houseplant can even outgrow your house (Source: Pexels)

3. Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

Sleek and stylish, the Rubber Plant is known for its thick, waxy leaves in deep green or burgundy. It grows tall with minimal fuss and can tolerate a bit of neglect—great for beginners. Position it in a spot with medium to bright light, and it will quietly reach for the ceiling.

Rubber Plants release excess moisture through guttation — tiny droplets on leaf tips that can signal overwatering (Source: Unsplash)

4. Dracaena Marginata (Dragon Tree)

This spiky beauty from Madagascar offers a sculptural, minimalist look and can grow 6–8 feet tall. It’s highly drought-tolerant, needing only occasional watering. Just note: it’s mildly toxic to pets, so skip it if you’ve got furry friends roaming around.

If cats or dogs eat its leaves, they will experience vomiting, overproduction of saliva, and lack of appetite (Source: Pexels)

5. Monstera Deliciosa

For a bold, tropical vibe, the Monstera is unbeatable. Its iconic split leaves (“Swiss cheese plant,” anyone?) love bright, indirect light and humid conditions. Stake it for support, and it’ll climb high and proud—perfect for a sunny room or bathroom with occasional misting.

Monstera’s fruit tastes like a mix between banana and pineapple (Source: Pexels)

6. Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans)

It is one of the most extensively sold houseplant palms in the world (source: pexels)

Graceful and elegant, the Parlor Palm brings a touch of vintage charm—it was a favorite during the Victorian era. Known for thriving in low-light spaces, it grows slowly but steadily, eventually reaching over 6 feet indoors with minimal care. Think timeless sophistication in a pot.