Discover 10 fast-growing plants to transform your garden in a few weeks, with easy-care options and practical tips
Submitted at Mar 25, 2026, 8:00 AM
Planta-aranha (clorofito). (Unplash/Divulgação)
For those who want a garden that is fuller, greener, and visually impactful in a short time, opting for fast-growing species is a strategic choice. These plants are ideal for both outdoor areas and pots, helping to fill spaces, create shade, form living hedges, or even complement interior decor.
Moreover, many of them require little care, which makes the routine easier — especially for those with little time but who still want a natural and welcoming project. Below, check out 10 fast-growing plants that can transform your space in just a few weeks or months.
Jiboia. (Div Manickam/Unsplash/Divulgação)
pothos is one of the most popular plants when it comes to fast growth and easy maintenance. With green and variegated leaves, it adapts well to indoor and outdoor projects, growing quickly when it receives indirect light and regular watering. It can be grown in hanging pots or trained as a climber, creating an interesting visual effect on walls and shelves.
Capuchinha. (Ciclo Vivo/Divulgação)
nasturtium is a fast-growing plant with great ornamental and culinary value. Its colorful flowers — ranging from shades of yellow to orange and red — appear quickly and are edible, bringing both charm and functionality to the garden. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is ideal for garden beds, pots, or even as groundcover.
Samambaia-americana. (Jardineiro.net/Divulgação)
The fern is a classic that never goes out of style. With fast, lush growth, it’s perfect for those who want a dramatic effect on balconies or indoors. It prefers humid projects, diffused light, and frequent watering, responding quickly with fresh, full fronds.
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Besides being aromatic and useful, mint grows extremely fast, often spreading easily. Ideal for home herb gardens, it can be grown in pots as long as it has room to expand. It likes partial sun and consistently slightly moist soil.
Espada-de-São-Jorge. (Thiago A./Wikimedia Commons/Divulgação)
Hardy and versatile, the snake plant also shows steady, relatively fast growth, especially in well-lit projects. It is a low-maintenance plant, tolerates dry spells, and is also known for its air-purifying properties.
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Widely used in cooking, basil is also a fast-growing plant that can be easily cultivated at home. With full sun and frequent watering, it develops quickly, allowing for continuous harvests. In addition, its aroma helps repel insects.
Planta-aranha (clorofito). (Unplash/Divulgação)
Also known as the spider plant, spider plant is famous for its ability to multiply quickly. It produces small hanging plantlets that can be easily replanted. Ideal for hanging pots, it grows well in partial shade and requires little care.
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Despite the name, lucky bamboo is not a true bamboo, but a fast-growing plant when cultivated in water or potting medium. Widely used in decor and Feng Shui, it adapts well to indoor projects and can reach considerable heights over time.
Onze-horas. (Mania de Plantas/Divulgação)
Moss rose is a low-growing plant that grows quickly and also offers colorful, delicate flowers. Ideal for sunny gardens, beds, or pots, it spreads easily and blooms abundantly, creating a vibrant effect in landscaping.
Capim-limão. (Manual do Jardim/Divulgação)
lemongrass is a vigorous grower that forms dense clumps in a short time. Widely used for teas and in cooking, it can also be part of sensory gardens. It prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and regular watering to develop quickly.
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