10 Fastest Growing Indoor Vine Plants for an Instant Indoor Jungle

There’s a particular satisfaction in watching a vine you planted in spring become a sprawling, shelf-filling statement piece by fall. Not all indoor vines move at the same pace, though — some will genuinely surprise you with their speed, while others (looking at you, Hoya Carnosa) grow at a pace that makes watching paint dry feel exciting by comparison.

This guide focuses on the fastest growing indoor vine plants — the ones that will fill a moss pole, drape a bookshelf, or cascade from a hanging basket in a single growing season. We’re giving you real growth rate estimates, not optimistic marketing copy. We’ll also cover exactly how to maximize growth so you’re getting those speeds, not wondering why your pothos looks the same as it did in March.

10 Fastest Growing Indoor Vine Plants

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Fast-growing vines soon need direction; consider a small indoor trellis or moss pole once you choose a climbing type.

1. Tradescantia Zebrina (Tradescantia zebrina)

Tradescantia Zebrina is arguably the fastest growing indoor vine available to the average plant keeper. Cuttings root in plain water within days — sometimes 3 to 5 days in warm conditions — and established plants can push out several inches of new growth per week during summer. A single cutting planted in spring can become a 2-foot trailing plant by midsummer.

Beyond speed, Tradescantia gives you instant visual feedback: the purple-and-silver iridescent striping on the leaves intensifies in good light, so you can actually see it thriving. It’s fast AND responsive, which makes it incredibly rewarding.

Maximize growth: Keep in a bright spot with some direct morning sun. Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks in spring and summer.

2. Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Golden Pothos is the most well-known fast-growing indoor vine, and for good reason. In optimal conditions — bright indirect light, regular fertilizing, and consistent warmth — Golden Pothos can add 12 or more inches of growth per month during the active growing season. In a shaded corner, that drops to 2-4 inches per month, which illustrates just how much light matters for growth speed.

It’s also one of the easiest vines to train — up a moss pole, along a curtain rod, across a wall with small clips. Give it a vertical support and it will respond with larger leaves over time.

Maximize growth: Move it from the dark corner to a bright indirect light spot and watch the difference within weeks.

3. Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum)

Heartleaf Philodendron matches Golden Pothos step for step in growth rate — expect 10-15 inches per month in peak growing season under ideal conditions. Some growers report even faster growth with a moss pole, as climbing triggers the plant to produce progressively larger leaves.

The velvety, deep green heart-shaped leaves have an elegance that the shinier pothos lacks, making it a great choice when you want speed AND a more refined aesthetic.

Maximize growth: Give it something to climb. Heartleaf Philodendron grows faster vertically than as a trailer.

4. Philodendron Brasil (Philodendron hederaceum ‘Brasil’)

Essentially the same plant as Heartleaf Philodendron with a lime-green-and-dark-green variegation pattern across the leaves. Philodendron Brasil grows at the same vigorous pace as its plain green counterpart and is one of the most striking fast growers you can find. The variegation is stable and reliable — it won’t revert the way some pothos do.

Maximize growth: Treat exactly like Heartleaf. Strong indirect light and regular feeding will keep the growth rapid and the variegation vivid.

5. Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma (Rhaphidophora tetrasperma)

Among climbing aroids, Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma is one of the fastest. Often mistakenly called “Mini Monstera,” it’s neither a Monstera nor a Philodendron — it’s its own genus. Given a moss pole and bright indirect light, it can add a new leaf every 1-2 weeks during the growing season, each one with the characteristic split-leaf silhouette that makes it so visually dramatic.

Maximize growth: A thick moss pole that you keep moist is the single biggest accelerant for Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma. Aerial roots grip and the plant responds with noticeably faster growth.

6. Monstera Adansonii (Monstera adansonii)

Monstera Adansonii is a fast grower when given the conditions it craves: bright indirect light, a support to climb, and consistent humidity above 50%. Without a support, it trails at a moderate pace. With a moss pole and the right light, it can push out a new fenestrated leaf every week or two in summer.

Maximize growth: This is one of the plants most dramatically improved by a moss pole. Without one, it underperforms relative to its potential.

7. Cissus / Grape Ivy (Cissus rhombifolia / Cissus antarctica)

Grape Ivy and its relatives are vigorous growers that often fly under the radar. In the right conditions — moderate to bright indirect light, regular watering — they can produce long trailing stems quickly and adapt well to both hanging baskets and trained-up supports.

Maximize growth: Cissus actually benefits from being slightly pot-bound. Don’t rush to upsize the container — a snug pot encourages vigorous top growth.

8. Neon Pothos (Epipremnum aureum ‘Neon’)

Same vigorous genetics as Golden Pothos, dressed in electric lime-green. Neon Pothos grows at roughly the same pace as Golden — fast — and its bright color makes new growth very visible, which adds to the sense of momentum. It’s one of the most cheerful fast-growers available.

Maximize growth: Neon Pothos keeps its color better in brighter light. More light also equals faster growth — a double win.

9. Tradescantia Nanouk (Tradescantia albiflora ‘Nanouk’)

A newer cultivar with chunky, pink-and-purple-striped leaves. Nanouk grows slightly less manically than Tradescantia Zebrina but still qualifies as genuinely fast — several inches of new growth per week in good light. It’s more compact in habit than Zebrina, which makes it easier to manage.

Maximize growth: Bright indirect light with some morning sun. Pinch back tips to encourage branching rather than single long stems.

10. Scindapsus Pictus Exotica (Scindapsus pictus)

Scindapsus Pictus Exotica doesn’t make most “fastest growers” lists, but in genuinely bright indirect light it grows at a satisfying clip — faster than most people expect. It rounds out this list because it combines reasonable speed with a distinctive silvery-gray aesthetic that none of the other fast growers offer.

Maximize growth: It needs more light than you think. In the right bright spot, you’ll see regular new leaves throughout the growing season.

What Slows Down Indoor Vine Growth

Even the fastest vines on this list will stall if conditions aren’t right. Common growth killers:

• Too little light — the #1 limiting factor for indoor vine growth
• Repotting into an overly large pot — plants focus on root expansion, not top growth
• Cold temperatures — most tropical vines slow or stop below 60°F (15°C)
• Underfeeding — in containers, nutrients deplete. Feed regularly during the growing season
• Root rot — overwatering is the fastest way to turn a fast-grower into a dying plant

Approximate Growth Rates (Active Season)

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