Persian shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) is an attractive tropical evergreen plant with variegated iridescent purple and green lance-shaped leaves. As a tender perennial, the Persian shield grows outdoors in warmer, tropical climates and as an annual in temperate regions. Persian shield also thrives as a stunning easy-care houseplant. Its exotic silvery metallic foliage makes this plant an eye-catching feature.

The Peperomia caperata (Ripple Peperomia) is a flowering evergreen houseplant with wrinkled, heart-shaped leaves with a metallic sheen. The ripple peperomias crinkly leaves can be hues of silver, red, or rich green. A common variety of Peperomia caperata is the Emerald Ripple Peperomia with its shiny, dark green deeply puckered leaves and compact growth.

Calathea lancifolia (Rattlesnake plant) is an attractive tropical houseplant with slender pointed leaves decorated with light and dark green patterns. The main attraction is its lance-shaped leaves with dark ellipse patterns on the upper side and purple colors on the underside. As an evergreen perennial, Calathea lancifolia is easy to grow indoors. The rattlesnake plant’s exotic foliage adds a touch of the tropics to any indoor décor.

‘Siam Aurora’ is a beautiful type of red Aglaonema – tropical evergreen perennial with stunning exotic red and green pointed leaves. Red Aglaonema houseplants such as the ‘Siam Aurora’ cultivar add color and tropical accents to any interior décor. The many shades of red and sometimes dark pink can brighten up a room. What’s more, the red Siam Aglaonema plant is also easy to care for indoors.

Red Aglaonemas are broadleaved tropical houseplants with large green, red, and sometimes pink leaves. Also called the Chinese evergreen plant, the red Aglaonema plants include cultivars of the flowering plant genus Aglaonema. Varieties of Aglaonema with pink and red leaves include ‘Siam Aglaonema,’ ‘Pink Dalmatian,’ ‘Ultra Pink,’ ‘Red Emerald,’ and ‘Super Red Star.’

Colorful plants with red, pink, green, purple, or white leaves add exotic beauty to any interior décor. Colorful leafy plants provide year-long interest without the need for flowers. Although some houseplants with colorful leaves bloom, their interest is with their multi-colored foliage. The best thing about growing colorful plants is that they are typically easy-to-care-for indoor plants.

Red leaf plants add dramatic shades of crimson, burgundy, maroon, and deep pink to any home interior. Plants with bright red and green leaves brighten up rooms and add a touch of warmth to the décor. Some red-leaf houseplants such as Coleus, Caladium, and Anthurium have bright red foliage. Other types of red-leaved plants such as Begonia, Ti plants, and Dracaena have darker reds or subtle shades of red.

Caladium plants are stunning tropical perennials with beautiful heart-shaped colorful leaves. Varieties of caladiums have spectacular leaves in colors such as pink, white, green, and red. Many multicolored caladium plants have vibrantly colored veining on the leaves and contrasting margins. Other caladium cultivars have splashes or speckles of contrasting color combinations.

The Jungle Velvet Calathea (Calathea warscewiczii) is a flowering tropical houseplant with soft velvety leaves. The beautiful leafy foliage features green patterns on the upper sides and purple undersides. This evergreen perennial plant thrives indoors with minimal care. Thanks to its smooth foliage and bushy appearance, the Jungle Velvet Calathea adds tropical greenery to any home’s interior.

Elephant ear plants can refer to several species of tropical plants grown for their enormous triangular-shaped leaves. Elephant ear plants grow from ‘bulbs’ or tubers in the ground in warm climates. You can also grow elephant ear plants indoors to add dramatic foliage to any bright room. The most common species of elephant ears are plants in the genera Alocasia, Caladium, Xanthosoma and Colocasia.