How Upright Plants Grow

Upright plants naturally direct most of their growth upwards, creating height without relying on a climbing support or sending long stems over the edge of the pot. It's a broad growth habit that includes everything from relatively compact foliage plants to much larger specimens as they mature.

They're particularly useful when you want greenery that occupies more vertical than horizontal space, although the eventual shape and size will depend on the variety. Check the individual plant listing to get a better idea of what your plant may become with time.

Looking for something with a more specific growth structure? Explore Cane-Forming plants, or head to Climber for plants that naturally want something to grow against.