Fast-Growing Indoor Plants – Plants That Grow Quickly With Minimal Effort
Some indoor plants take months to show any growth… while others surprise you every week with new leaves, fresh shoots and longer vines. I’ve always enjoyed keeping a few “fast growers” around because they make the home feel alive and give a sense of progress, especially when you’re new to plant care.
The plants below are easy, quick to grow and perfect for apartments. They don’t demand complicated routines — just basic light, water and an airy potting mix.
If you're setting up a green corner, you may also enjoy: Indoor Plant Styling Ideas and Grow Indoor Plants from Cuttings – Step-by-Step Guide.
1. Money Plant (Pothos) – The Fastest Indoor Vine
Money Plant is the undisputed champion of fast growth indoors. Give it a bright window and it will shoot out long, healthy vines in weeks.
- Growth speed: extremely fast
- Light: low to bright; brightest light = fastest growth
- Water: when topsoil feels dry
- Best feature: grows both upwards (as a climber) and downwards (as a trailing plant)
Detailed care: Money Plant Care Guide.
2. Spider Plant – Quick, Playful & Full of Baby Offshoots
Spider Plant grows fast and produces “spider babies” that you can propagate easily. It brings instant volume to shelves, desks and hanging pots.
- Growth speed: very fast
- Light: medium to bright
- Best feature: produces lots of new shoots
3. Areca Palm – Fast, Airy Greenery for Living Rooms
Areca Palm quickly fills space without feeling heavy. The soft leaves create movement and bring a breezy vibe into rooms.
- Growth speed: fast in bright rooms
- Light: bright, indirect
- Best placement: living room corners, balcony door corners
4. Peace Lily – Fresh Leaves & Regular Blooms
Peace Lily grows new leaves frequently and produces white flowers in cycles. Even a small plant can become bushy faster than you expect.
- Growth speed: fast in medium-bright light
- Water: slightly moist soil
- Best placement: bedrooms & living rooms
Full guide: Peace Lily Care
5. Snake Plant – Slow at First, Then Surprisingly Fast
Snake Plant isn’t usually called a “fast grower”, but once it settles into your home’s light, it pushes out tall new leaves quite frequently.
- Light: low to bright
- Best feature: grows upward, perfect for small spaces
Full guide: Snake Plant Care
6. ZZ Plant – Slow-Looking but Steady and Reliable
ZZ Plant seems slow at first, but once it develops strong rhizomes, you’ll notice fresh shoots popping out regularly. It’s one of the easiest plants for beginners.
- Light: low to medium
- Best feature: thrives even with minimal attention
More info: ZZ Plant Care Guide
7. Syngonium – Fast, Lush & Perfect for Small Apartments
Syngonium is a quick grower with arrow-shaped leaves that look beautiful in compact spaces. It grows outward and upward rapidly if the light is good.
- Growth speed: very fast
- Light: medium-bright
8. Tradescantia (Wandering Jew) – Rapid Trailing Growth
Tradescantia grows aggressively indoors and can trail down shelves beautifully. If you want fast results, this is one of the quickest plants to respond.
- Light: bright indirect
- Best feature: colourful leaves + fast vines
9. Lucky Bamboo – Steady, Clean & Low Maintenance
Lucky Bamboo grows surprisingly fast in water or soil. It stays upright and compact, making it great for tables, corners and workspaces.
- Light: medium
- Best feature: grows even in water
10. Ferns – Fast Growth in Humid Rooms
Boston Fern and other indoor ferns grow very fast in bathrooms and shaded balconies where humidity is higher.
- Light: low to medium
- Best feature: dense greenery
Tips to Make Indoor Plants Grow Faster
A few small tweaks make a huge difference in growth speed:
- Place near bright windows – light is the biggest growth booster.
- Use airy potting mix – helps roots breathe. Full guide: Best Potting Mix for Indoor Plants
- Feed plants monthly during the growing season.
- Use slightly bigger pots to let roots expand.
- Rotate plants every few weeks for uniform growth.
Final Thoughts – Build a Lively, Quick-Growing Corner
If you’re impatient to see results or you simply enjoy watching your plants grow every week, these fast-growing indoor plants will make your apartment feel greener in no time. Even a small shelf or window area can turn into a lush corner within weeks.
For more inspiration on expanding your plant setup, you might enjoy:
Grow Indoor Plants from Cuttings
Indoor Plant Styling Ideas
Best Indoor Plants for Beginners
About the Author
