Trend Alert: Miniature Dwarf Plants Make Home Decor Simple
Photo description: A potted dwarf fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata bambino), dwarf umbrella tree (Schefflera arboricola), and mini Jade (Crassula minor).
Hot New Trend
We’re not talking about the latest Tik Tok dance or nostalgic 90s fashion. We’re talking about dwarf plants. According to The University of Florida, dwarf varieties are taking on 2020 as small plants that make a big statement! Dwarf plants are popular for outdoor gardens with minimal space, but they can be used for indoor plant decor, as well. Who wouldn’t want a miniature version of their favorite plant?
How to Decorate with Dwarf Plants
The great thing about using miniature dwarf plants in your home decor is that they don’t take up too much space. Say goodbye to hauling huge and heavy pots when rearranging, watering, or cleaning. They’re the perfect addition to a dorm room, apartment, or a small area in your home that needs a little wow factor.
Dwarf plants are the perfect size to move around and change up your decor from time to time. Because of their small size, they can easily be placed on stacked shelves, suspended on a hook, hung on a wall, situated on a side table, or propped on a kitchen counter. Try grouping three different dwarf plants together on a shelf or counter to create depth, texture, and varying height to your decor.
How to Grow Dwarf Plants in Your Home
Successfully growing indoor dwarf plants can be achieved by selecting the right plant for your home’s light level. The three main light levels for indoor plants are:
Bright Light: A location in your home that receives sunlight for at least 5-6 hours a day. Usually a sunny southern or western facing window.
Indirect Light: A place that receives sunlight, but not direct sun rays. Usually an east facing window or an interior of a room that receives bright light.
Low Light: Rooms with north facing or very few windows are typically low light situations.
Be sure to make sure the dwarf plant's light requirements are a good fit for its ideal location in your home.
Dwarf Plants from Wild Interiors
Here at Wild Interiors, we currently grow three different dwarf plant varieties: dwarf fiddle leaf figs, dwarf schefflera umbrella trees, and mini jade plants.
Dwarf Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata bambino)
Our dwarf fiddles grow to reach heights up to about 2-3 feet tall. They start out in our greenhouse as very, very tiny tissue cultures. They are then planted and brought up slowly until they are ready to be shipped out to you as a healthy and established plant. To learn more about this behind the scenes process, check out how we grow our fiddle leaf figs.
The dwarf fiddle leaf fig enjoys bright, indirect sunlight. The watering needs of a fiddle leaf vary based on your home’s humidity and temperature, but expect to water it about once a week. When the top inch of its soil is dry, it is probably ready for its next drink. They also thrive in warm, humid temperatures. Room temperature is generally fine as long as they are away from cold drafts. Check out our care blog for more dwarf fiddle leaf fig care tips.
Dwarf Schefflera Umbrella Trees
In nature, these trees can grow up to 30 feet tall, but typical houseplant versions usually max out at about 8-10 feet. Our dwarf variety stays much smaller.
The dwarf umbrella tree likes to be placed in bright, indirect sunlight. It enjoys water about once per week so the soil is kept moist, but not soaking. It thrives in high humidity and does not like cold drafts. Ideally, the temperature for the umbrella plant should be between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mini Jade
This dwarf plant is a symbol of good luck! They can grow into a 2 to 3 feet tall tree-like succulent with mini round leaves.
Mini jade plants, like most succulents, enjoy bright light and full sun. Their plump leaves store water which means you will want to wait for the soil to completely dry out in between waterings to prevent overwatering. An ideal temperature range for your dwarf jade succulent is between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. For more tips on how to care for a mini jade, check out our succulent care page.
Are you a trendsetter who owns dwarf plants already or will you be searching for the latest dwarf plants the next time you’re browsing your favorite garden center?