Jun 28, 2024

11 plants (not trees!) that live for more than 50 years

Aakanksha Sharma

Long-living plants

It breaks our heart when the plants we grew and cared for die or wilt. The yellow leaves can really upset people and discourage them. But, what if there were some plants that when cared for right could live for years and years? Here we list some of them.

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​Fiddle leaf fig

The fiddle leaf fig is one of the most long-living indoor plants known for its large, violin-shaped leaves. With proper care, this plant can live for over 50 years and when propagated, altogether it can live for hundreds of years.

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​Rubber plant

With dark, glossy leaves, the rubber plants are resilient and can grow into large, tree-like structures indoors. They grow well in bright, indirect light and with regular watering and dusting, the plant can grow for many years.

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​Parlor palm

The parlor palm is a classic indoor plant that grows well even in low light and occasional watering. It requires very minimal care and can live for many decades in the right conditions.

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​Snake plant

Another long-living and minimal requirement plant is this one. It can grow well both indoors and outdoors and is famous for its air-purifying qualities. The snake plant can live and continue to grow for decades when taken care of.

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​Spider plant

These beautiful plants that look excellent on hanging pots and baskets are also long-living. With regular maintenance and propagation, this plant can easily outlive its first grower.

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​Aloe vera

Aloe vera is one of the best plants to grow for its air-purifying and medicinal uses. Wild aloe especially can grow and expand for years and years and is also easy to care for.

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​Pothos

Another plant that can live for over 50 years and continues growing for even longer is the Pothos. It grows excellently both indoor and outdoor and only needs occasional watering.

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​ZZ plant

The ZZ plant can tolerate low light and infrequent watering, and its waxy, dark green leaves give it a nice, unique look. The best part? The ZZ can grow and live for many years with minimal care.

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​Peace lily

Peace lilies are known for their beautiful white flowers and glossy leaves. And while the plant might not produce flowers forever, the leaves sure do grow for a long time.

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​Jade

Jade plants are succulents that can live for a very long time, and are often being passed down through generations. They prefer bright light and should be watered only when the soil feels dry.

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Chinese evergreen

Another plant that looks like a money plant and grows even better is the Chinese evergreen. These plants, with proper care, can easily live for over 50 years and even more when propagated.

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