7 Houseplants Even Trendier Than the Fiddle Leaf Fig

Your mum probably had a dusty fake ficus tree hiding in the corner of your '90s-style living room, but don't let that sway you from a real ficus (Ficus benjamina). The ficus tree is a classic choice and can be kept small or grown tall. Protect the ficus from direct sunlight, and keep the soil moist, not dry or drenched.