Compact Houseplants
Small-growing houseplants that stay manageable in size, ideal for limited spaces and shelves. Includes pot size recommendations and care difficulty ratings. 35 plants.
African Violet
Saintpaulia ionantha
Peperomia
Peperomia obtusifolia
Haworthia
Haworthiopsis fasciata
Polka Dot Plant
Hypoestes phyllostachya
Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis
Watermelon Peperomia
Peperomia argyreia
Echeveria
Echeveria elegans
Gasteria
Gasteria bicolor
String of Hearts
Ceropegia woodii
Wax Begonia
Begonia cucullata
String of Turtles
Peperomia prostrata
Fluffy Ruffles Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata 'Fluffy Ruffles'
Sweetheart Hoya
Hoya kerrii
Torch Aloe
Aloe aristata
Cushion Aloe
Haworthia cooperi
Fairy Washboard
Haworthia limifolia
Watch Chain Plant
Crassula muscosa
Ripple Peperomia
Peperomia caperata
Peperomia Hope
Peperomia tetraphylla
Coin Leaf Peperomia
Peperomia polybotrya
Trailing Jade Peperomia
Peperomia rotundifolia
Moon Valley Pilea
Pilea mollis 'Moon Valley'
Friendship Plant
Pilea involucrata
Creeping Fig
Ficus pumila
Zebra Cactus
Haworthiopsis attenuata
Bunny Ears Cactus
Opuntia microdasys
Pincushion Cactus
Mammillaria gracilis
Living Stones
Lithops karasmontana
Cape Primrose
Streptocarpus saxorum
Joseph's Coat
Alternanthera ficoidea
Fiddle Leaf Fig Bambino
Ficus lyrata 'Bambino'
Eyelash Begonia
Begonia bowerae
Baby Rubber Plant
Peperomia obtusifolia
Crinkle Leaf Plant
Adromischus cristatus
Frequently Asked Questions
What houseplants are tagged as Compact?↓
There are 35 houseplants in the Compact category on LeafLookup, including African Violet, Peperomia, Haworthia.
Are Compact plants safe for cats and dogs?↓
Of the 35 Compact plants, 30 are safe for both cats and dogs. Always verify individual plant toxicity before bringing any plant home.