Botanical name:

Agave attenuata

Growth rate:

Agave foxtail is a relatively slow-growing succulent that typically takes 5–10 years to reach maturity.

Botanical name:

Hippeastrum spp.

Growth rate:

The growth rate of this bulbous perennial plant varies, with bulbs from the Southern Hemisphere blooming faster, in about 4-6 weeks.

Botanical name:

Peperomia obtusifolia

Growth rate:
The Baby Rubber Plant is a slow to moderate grower, typically reaching maturity in 2–3 years. It generally grows 30-60 cm per year.

Botanical name:

Bromeliaceae

Growth rate:

Bromeliad growth rates vary significantly by species, with some maturing in as little as 2-3 years.

Botanical name:

Crinum pedunculatum

Growth rate:

Crinum lilies have a moderate growth rate, typically maturing to full size in 2 to 3 years. These bulbs usually grow 30-60 cm per year

Botanical name:

Codiaeum variegatum

Growth rate:

Growth is fastest in bright light, high humidity, and with regular fertilisation up to 90-120 cm each year

Botanical name:

Adenium obesum

Growth rate:

The Desert rose is a slow-growing succulent, typically increasing in height by approximately 30 cm per year under ideal conditions

Botanical name:

Plumeria rubra

Growth rate:

Frangipanis are generally slow growing, typically growing approximately 20–30 cm in height per year.

Botanical name:

Dracaena marginata 

Growth rate:
This is a slow growing plant that typically adds 10-30 cm of height per year indoors, with faster growth in bright, warm conditions.

Botanical name:

Kalanchoe pinnata / Bryophyllum pinnatum

Growth rate: 

Miracle leaf (succulent perennial herb), can grow very rapidly. The plant often matures to 90-150 cm in height.

Botanical name:

Epiphyllum 

Growth rate:
A fast-growing, trailing epiphytic cactus, typically adding 15–30 cm of stem growth annually under optimal conditions.

Botanical name:

Heliconia psittacorum

Growth rate:

Parakeet flowers are fast growing tropical perennials that can reach heights of 1m to over 3m in ideal warm, humid conditions.

Botanical name:

Beaucarnea recurvata

Growth rate:

Ponytail Palm is part of the succulent family, and has a slow to moderate growth rate, typically growing less than 30 cm per year.

Botanical name:

Huernia schneideriana

Growth rate:

Under ideal conditions (bright, indirect light and warm temperature), the Red Dragon Flower can grow between 30-60 cm per year.

Botanical name:

Curcuma rubescens

Growth rate:

A popular ornamental ginger that has a moderate to fast growth rate, typically maturing within one season, reaching up to 1.5 metres.

Botanical name:

Yucca aloifolia

Growth rate:

Spanish bayonet has a slow to moderate growth rate, generally maturing within 3 to 5 years. It typically grows 30-60 cm per year.

Botanical name:

Chlorophytum comosum

Growth rate:

Under ideal conditions (bright and indirect light), they are fast growing, produce new leaves every 2-4 weeks and often mature within 6–12 months.



Botanical name:

Cordyline fruticosa

Growth rate:

Ti plants are moderate to fast growing tropical shrubs that typically reach maturity in 3 to 5 years and can reach heights of up to 90–300 cm.