Category Archives: Houseplants

Aglaonema Siam Aurora (Red Aglaonema): Care and Growing Guide

Aglaonema Siam Aurora (Red Aglaonema) Care

‘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 Aglaonema: Chinese Evergreen Plants with Red or Pink Leaves

Red Aglaonema

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 Indoor Plants: Colorful Leafy Plants (Red, Pink, Purple, White) – With Pictures

Colorful houseplants

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.

50 Red Leaf Houseplants (Including Plants with Red and Green Leaves) – With Pictures

Red Leaf Houseplants

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: Leaves, Flowers, Types and Care (With Pictures)

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.

Calathea Warscewiczii (Jungle Velvet Calathea): Care and growing Guide

Calathea Warscewiczii (Jungle Velvet Calathea)

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: Plant Care and Growing Guide for Indoors and Outdoors

Elephant Ear: Plant Care

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.

Jewel Orchid (Ludisia Discolor): Care and Growing Guide

Jewel Orchid (Ludisia Discolor): Care and Growing Guide

The Jewel Orchid (Ludisia discolor) is an unusual orchid species that grows spectacular dark, ovate-shaped leaves with pink veins. Jewel orchids bloom once a year, producing whitish flowers growing on long flower spikes. Unlike many orchid species, jewel orchids grow in the soil, prefer the shade, and are grown for their dark foliage rather than their exotic flowers.

Phalaenopsis Orchid (Moth Orchid): Care and Growing Guide (For Beginners)

Phalaenopsis Orchid (Moth Orchid): Care and Growing Guide

The Phalaenopsis orchid (Moth orchid) is a genus of exotic-looking flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Also called the moth orchid, phalaenopsis orchid has flowers with colorful petals, large leathery leaves, and long epiphytic aerial roots. Species of phal orchids are popular indoor plants because they are easy to care for.

Alocasia Frydek: Care and Growing Guide

Alocasia Frydek: Care and Growing Guide

Alocasia Frydek (Alocasia micholitziana ‘Frydek’) is a stunning tropical perennial houseplant with large arrow-shaped leaves with thick white veins. Also called the Green Velvet plant, the Alocasia Frydek grows well indoors if it gets enough light and humidity. Like all species of Alocasia, the Green Velvet alocasia produces unusual white, slightly fragrant flowers.