But to grow an indoor tropical plant can be a little different but not so difficult. Make sure that the size of the plant is suitable for the pot. You can also give different shapes to the topiary plants to enhance their beauty.
Like outdoor plants, indoor topiary plants need to be watered, fertilized and maintained. Keep reading to know what are the best topiary plants for pots. You may also get awesome ideas for flower names that start with f from our blog.
18 Best Indoor Topiary Plants
The best topiary plants to grow in pots are
English Ivy
They are usually small in size and have beautiful glossy green leaves. They have very easy maintenance and don't get affected by the weather easily. You don't have to worry about their soil type much; they are very strong and can grow in any well-drained soil. You can place it in sunlight or shade; you don't have to worry about that. They are small, but you can change their shape according to your choice.
Climbing Roses
These plants have beautiful flowers. They don't need much maintenance. These plants are great for enhancing the beauty of your house because of the lovely flower color. The climbing roses have different kinds, i.e., English, tea, and noisette. These plants are usually hung inside the house in baskets.
Japanese Spirea
These plants are a great option if you don't have time for their regular maintenance. You can put them inside your home in a pot without any worries. Just make sure the soil you're using is well drained.
Viburnum
You can grow these plants outside or inside the house. They have beautiful two-colored (white and pink) flowers and tiny leaves. They don't need much care but should be grown in well-drained soil.
Lavender Herb
They need good sunlight to grow properly. So please put them in place with enough sunlight for the plant. The lavender plants have purple flowers and look very attractive. You can use these flowers for many purposes.
Rosemary
People love this plant because they can use it in cooking. Rosemary has a lovely fragrance which makes the room's environment extremely pleasant. These plants are easy to grow and don't need much attention.
Rosebush
These plants have beautiful, delicate, and multicolored flowers. They can be grown in pots easily. Their scent improves the environment of the room wonderfully and looks very elegant.
Sedum
They are one of the most famous pots of topiary plants. They have unique-shaped flowers and edgy leaves. They spread quickly and need trimming after a few weeks.
Shrubs
These are one of the best topiary plants for pots. They are available in Three kinds.
Boxwood Shrub
This is the most popular type of shrub, also known as Buxus spp. They look like small trees in a pot. They grow quickly; that's why they need proper trimming. They have small green leaves, and their shapes can be changed according to your choice (mostly round). Make sure that you keep them away from your pets.
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Japanese Holly Shrub
Their other name is ilex crenata, which can be grown inside easily. They have small green leaves, but the flowers only bloom in the spring season, and they look delightful. They don't spread much, so you don't have to trim them often.
Cherry Laurel Shrub
They are also known as prunus laurocerasus. They aren't very large and are easy to maintain.
Skimmia
These topiary plants can be grown in pots. Their beautiful flowers (also known as red berries) add to the house's beauty, and you can grow them easily inside.
Yew Bushes Or Taxus
These topiary plants have long, slim, sharp needle-like leaves and beautiful red flowers. This is a very popular type of topiary plant, and people love it because of its beauty, but it's dangerous for animals.
Dwarf Alberta Spruce Or Picea Glauca
These are like Christmas trees and can be decorated in pots. There isn't any specific season for these plants to grow. They are considered to be evergreen plants. Because of their density, height, and huge spreading can be easily transformed into different shapes.
Germander
It is one of the most popular topiary plants to grow in pots. They are not so sensitive and can be grown any time of the year. They don't need much effort.
Sphagnum Moss
They need a humid climate to grow and spread quickly. They have fresh light green leaves and can be used to shape your other topiary plants uniquely by providing them with the base of sphagnum moss.
Creeping Fig
It is one of the eight hundred types of ficus, and it is considered to be an indoor pot topiary. Its leaves spread quickly and densely. That's why it needs regular trimming. They don't need much sunlight or extra care. But these plants attract insects, so be careful and use pesticides.
Hoya
These plants produce beautiful flowers and don't need extra maintenance or attention. They get affected easily by
- Extra Light
- Low Temperature
- Low Humidity leve
- Rough Pruning
- Less Or More Fertilization
There are more than three hundred types of hoya plants; some are
Carnosa
They are mostly found in Australia and can produce two-colored flowers if taken care of properly. They have a lovely scent, and you should carefully d hang them in your room. They don't need much sunlight, but they require watering. They spread quickly; that's why they need proper trimming as well.
Wayetii
They have beautiful long leaves. Direct sunlight can make the leaves go red. The color of their flowers is light mauve, and they have a charming fragrance. They take time to spread, so be patient. You can put them inside your house in pots but keep watering them regularly.
Australis
This is one of the prettiest types of hoya topiary. They grow and spread quickly. They have beautiful leaves and gorgeous flowers. People and butterflies love them.
Kerrii (sweetheart)
These plants have unique heart-shaped leaves. They can't grow much but add tremendously to the house's beauty. They need accurate watering routines and a little sunlight exposure.
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Curtissii
People love to hand them on their walls because they don't need extra attention and care. They are easy to grow.
Krimson Queen
The color of their leaves changes with time. They need direct sunlight for a certain time, and you must take extra care of their watering routine.
Lacunosa
They are also known as suaveolens. They don't spread quickly, so you have to wait. They have a unique cinnamon-like scent. They need proper watering.
Macrophylla
They are one of the most unique and rare hoya topiary pot plants. They produce a lovely fragrance in the evening. They can't bear direct sunlight so keep them in the shade with indirect sunlight. They need fertilized soil for good growth.
Publicalyx
They can't produce flowers for two years. They don't need much watering and extra attention.
Obovata
They have round leaves, which look gorgeous. They start producing flowers after two to three years. So you have to be very patient. They require more watering in summer and comparatively less water in the winter. They can't bear over-watering, be careful with that.
Grape Ivy
This type of topiary plant grows faster and needs proper sunlight but try to keep them moisturized. They need proper care and attention. They look beautiful if they are maintained.
Pothos
This is also known as the devil's eye topiary plant. It needs a proper watering routine and maintenance. You don't have to worry about the soil type because they are tolerant and strong. They don't produce flowers but still look pretty. They attract insects, so make sure to use pesticides.
Final Thoughts
It's easy to grow the topiary plants in pots inside your house. You must ensure that the soil is right, the pot size is accurate, the sunlight is sufficient, and the watering routine is suitable for the plant. If you don't want your plant to look messy, keep trimming it regularly. We hope the information was helpful to you. Don't forget to share your experience with us.
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