Slowest Growing Plants For Your Home

When trees grow slowly, we always tend to think there’s something wrong with them. Maybe they are in poor health or experiencing too much stress that is affecting their growth. But with some trees, this is just their nature. Some trees can grow even less than a foot after several years since it was planted. You do not need to worry about their growth rate if you have them in your yard. If you hunt for fast-growing trees for your yard, you should avoid these choices since they are the slowest growing trees. However, they are the best options for those who are patient enough and like seeing their trees take longer to grow. Research has shown that these slow-growing trees live longer than their fast-growing counterparts.

Magnolia Grandiflora

Also known as the Southern Magnolia, this tree produces large beautiful white flowers when it matures. They can grow to a height of 60 to 80 feet, and sometimes beyond 100 feet. However, this tree can grow up to one foot every year.

If you prefer flowing to the shade, you can go for them as they tend to flower at a young age.

Wisteria Floribunda/ Japanese Wisteria

Native to Japan, the Wisteria Floribunda was first introduced in the United States in the 1830s.

It produces some of the most beautiful and largest flowers that can reach 18 inches in length. This tree can grow up to 30 feet and live for over fifty years. However, it takes between 5 and 10 years to start flowering. However, the flowers will give you a reason to wait.

Snake Plant

The snake plant is among the most potted plants in our homes. This is because it needs little attention. They are named after their leaves, which look like snakes. These plants are drought resistant and can go for long without water.

They can grow up to a maximum of 6 feet but are among the slowest growing indoor plants you will ever see.

Jade plant

The Jade plant has always been known as a symbol of good luck for years now. It is also believed to be a bringer of prosperity and wealth. This plant is mostly potted at homes and offices. They are mostly placed near windows since they need light to grow.

They don’t need much attention or too much watering. While you may be patient with them to bloom, they can give beautiful pink or white flowers after a few years.

Jade plants grow 5-20cm each year to a maximum height of four feet when mature.

Money Tree

The money tree is another symbol of luck and prosperity in homes and offices. They have braided trunks that are actually several trees that are weaved together by hand while they grow.

They can grow up to 8 feet tall at homes, but they can reach up to 60 feet tall in the wild.

NASA’s study found out that this tree is among the highest natural air purifiers. They are also pet friendly and non-toxic.

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