3 Types of Plants That Will Make Your Bedroom Look Like THE Tree House In George Of The Jungle

Picture this! You’re deep in the African Jungle. You’ve just awoken from an accident involving a beautiful man with a habit of crashing into trees. You ponder your surroundings for a moment, slowly reacquainting yourself with reality. “Cool pad,” you think. “I should be scared, but God damn, this treehouse is delightful!” It’s true. Not only does the abode include an automatic juicer, hammocks, and a FREAKING BAMBOO ELEVATOR, it’s also sustainable with running water and nearby fruit trees. The views from the front deck, made from a surfboard (sustainable!), are perfect for a romantic evening of sunset watching followed by dancing around the fire to Johnny Clegg & Savuka's Dela (I Think I Know Why The Dog Howls At The Moon). The treehouse is surrounded by acres of lush greenery and is about a five-minute vine swing to the waterfall. 

All of a sudden, you hear that famous jungle call, and before you can say, “Watch out for that tree!” Brendan Fraser comes swinging through the living room with an arm full of bananas. “I could get used to this life!” you think just as you’re rudely awakened by your tap-dancing upstairs neighbor. The jungle?! The treehouse?! BRENDAN?! It was all a dream. But this dream can become a half-assed reality with some (all of them) simple house plants. Here are a few buds that will surely turn your living space into an oasis that would make the film’s production designers proud.

1.   POTHOS

This shit gets everywhere. It’s the glitter of houseplants, so it’s perfect for building your jungle. Its vines can easily reach 10 feet, not enough to swing from but plenty enough to hide from your roommate. These beauties can survive low-light and irregular watering, which is perfect if you’re lazy or don’t have windows.

2.   ROBELLINI PALM

Any decent DIY jungle needs at least one variety of palm trees, and the Robellini Palm is the perfect miniature option. These tropical babies can typically be found in the courtyards of Florida royalty, but they also look great on each side of a rope bridge. Despite having an Italian first name, its leaves can be rather sharp, so I’d advise not to having it near your hammock.

3.   YUCCA PLANT

Nothing says “I only wear tablecloths” like a Yucca. With over 40 species, this plant comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, so you might as well get all of them. They’re drought tolerant and have adapted to a range of climates. Another great option for the lazy. This plant does the job for you. Your jungle will basically grow itself.

What’s important to remember when growing your jungle is the more, the merrier. Specific types of plants don’t necessarily matter as long as there are five on every surface. Don’t stop collecting. If one dies, buy two more. Never EVER leave home depot without a plant. Hydrate your plants more than you hydrate yourself. Once you’ve created an entirely new ecosystem, you can officially refer to your home as a treehouse.