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Fruits: plants you can grow indoors

These plants can be grown indoors, given the right light.

14 plants

Fruits

Avocado

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 9–11

Avocado is the fruit of an evergreen tree native to Mexico and Central America. The fruit is a berry with one large seed, creamy flesh…

Banana

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 10–11

Banana plants are large herbaceous perennials that produce elongated, edible fruits. The plants can reach heights of 10 to 15 feet and are…

Dragon Fruit

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 10–11

Dragon fruit is the fruit of a climbing, night-blooming cactus with long, three-angled green stems that root where they touch supports…

Grapefruit

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 9–11

Grapefruit is the large, round fruit of an evergreen citrus tree. It originated in the Caribbean, probably in Barbados, as a natural…

Guava

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 9.5–11

Guava is a small evergreen tree or spreading shrub in the myrtle family, grown chiefly for its fragrant, edible fruit. It usually reaches…

Lemon

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 9–11

The lemon is the yellow, acidic fruit of an evergreen citrus tree. A typical fruit is oval, with a small point at one end, a fragrant…

Lime

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 10–11

Lime is a small, aromatic citrus fruit valued for its sharp acidity and fragrant peel. The name is used for several related citrus plants…

Loquat

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 8–11

Loquat is an evergreen tree or large shrub grown for its sweet-tart fruit and its ornamental foliage. Although its scientific name refers…

Lychee

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 10–11

Lychee is a subtropical evergreen tree grown for its small, round to oval fruits. It usually reaches 10–15 metres in orchards, although…

Mandarin

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 9–11

Mandarin (Citrus reticulata) is a small evergreen citrus tree grown for its sweet, aromatic fruit. The tree usually reaches 2–5 m (6–16…

Mango

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 10–11

The mango is a tropical stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera, originating from South Asia. It is characterized by its sweet, juicy…

Orange

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 9–11

The orange is a citrus fruit that is well known for its juicy, sweet flavor and vibrant orange color. It belongs to the Rutaceae family…

Papaya

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 10–12

Papaya is a fast-growing, short-lived tropical plant cultivated chiefly for its sweet fruit. Although it looks like a small tree, its…

Pineapple

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 10–12

The pineapple is a tropical plant with edible fruit and is known for its striking appearance. The plant typically grows to about 1.0 to…