Medium Size Plants

Plant size is a perennial debate, but we think it’s an easy choice: Big Plants are the best plants. Here’s why…

Tall plants look cool. Really cool.

Big plants have presence, like a king or a celebrity or your mom when she’s mad. Except your plants are always cool as a cucumber.

(Sadly we don’t sell cucumber plants, but if you want a plant that bears edible fruit, try the Calamondin tree or the Prickly Pear.)

A 10-foot Kentia Palm can take a plain room and make it vibrant and lively. A Fiddle Leaf Fig is automatically the star of the room, drawing everyone's attention like a diva while adding depth and character.

Big plants are easier to care for, because they’re already well-established

You’ll look like a really impressive plant parent. “You can keep a tree alive in your living room? My Pothos died the week after I bought it!” But it’s a trick. Big plants are actually easier (in general) and less fussy. They’re already healthy and settled in.

We’ll tell you exactly how to care for your indoor plant, and all you need to do is keep it chugging along. 

There’s a significant exception: Fiddle Leaf Figs are fussy no matter their size. But they’re worth it.

Big plants are air purification champions. 

If you put a desktop Jade plant and a full-grown Janet Craig Cane in the ring together, Jade vs. Janet, Janet will come out the victor every time (sorry Jade). Her air purification powers are next-level. All plants breathe in carbon dioxide and breathe out oxygen, but bigger plants have more leaves and/or bigger leaves, so they simply do it better. 

They can filter out nasty stuff like:

·       formaldehyde

·       benzene

·       many other toxins

·       mold

·       extra moisture (which can cause mold) 

Your indoor environment is juuust a bit healthier less of that junk.

Tall indoor plants are keepin’ it cool, even in the heat. 

Big plants can cost more than small ones, but they’re a smart investment. Through a nifty biological process called transpiration, plants release moisture into the air, and that can cool things down a lot better than air conditioning alone. A pretty plant can save you a pretty penny, and it also reduces your carbon footprint. 

To double down on this investment angle, buy a money tree. They’re said to bring you good luck financially.

Big plants are a big help for your mental health.

It’s not just because you love plants and buying plants makes you happy. It’s deeper. Being around plants can lower your stress, lift your mood, and support your wellbeing. It’s science.

And it’s easy. You don’t have to lift a dumbbell, walk around the block, meditate, or drink another glass of water—just look at the big plant you purchased, and you’ll get a boost to your mood.

(Yeah, you should do all that other stuff too. But it’s easier when you feel better, so maybe start with the plant.)

You could buy a dozen dinky lil’ small plants, or you could buy a few tall indoor plants and make a real impression on yourself. (It’ll make an impression on your guests, too. But a word of warning: They’ll feel so relaxed at your place, they’ll keep coming back.)

Big plants can help you feel more connected to nature, which is nice if you're in the middle of a city with limited green spaces. Plus, you don’t even have to leave your home.

Tall plants soak up noise and even give you a little privacy.

Large plants’ bigger, thicker, more numerous leaves can absorb more sound, making your space a bit quieter and more peaceful. This is helpful if you have an open floor plan, if you and your partner both work from home, or if you have clamoring children or a wife who snores.

Long-term friendship is on the table. Errr, on the floor.

Big floor plants tend to live longer than small plants. If you’re a good plant parent, they’ll thrive for years—sometimes decades—and become long-term companions in your home. You won’t have to buy plants as often, either.