23 Colorful Houseplants to Warm Up Your Home This Winter

Winter can always use some brightening up. Especially if, like me, you spend much of the season indoors, relaxing and catching up on your gardening reading.

A cheery houseplant (or three) might be just the companion you need for your winter rejuvenation. And many houseplants will last for years if you provide them with the proper care.

A close up of plant pots containing small yellow flowers interspersed with red ones, and plants with variegated leaves in dark green with light green veins and stems on a dark background. To the center and bottom of the frame is green and white text.

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Whether your style is neon-lights-bright or understated splashes of pastel, there are plants available in all shapes and sizes to brighten up your winter.

I’ve whittled down a list of 23 of my favorite houseplants that add a splash of color – and I bet you’ll find just the one to warm up your home through the colder months.

Some of these may be familiar, while others may be new to you.

I’ll briefly introduce each of them and offer buying tips for some of my favorite varieties, and provide some information on caring for each of these vibrant houseplants.

1. African Violet

I bet you’re familiar with this old school houseplant. With its fuzzy leaves and dainty little flowers, African violet, Saintpaulia, is unassuming and gently brightens up a home.

A close up of an African violet plant with purple flowers and succulent green leaves on a wooden table. In the background is a cactus in soft focus.

Purple is the usual flower color for African violets (hence the name), but along with this popular hue, their blooms also come in white, and in many shades of blue and pink.

Maybe these flowers don’t seem exotic enough for you? Perhaps it’s time to reconsider.

These African natives are available with flowers that are double-blossomed, fringed, or ruffled, and some cultivars have variegated leaves.

Their low-growing forms make them great houseplants for small spaces – just remember to water them regularly and provide them with bright, indirect sunlight.

A close up of different colored African violets growing in pots at a garden nursery.

African Violet

You can find sets of four assorted African violet plants in four-inch pots available via Walmart.

Find tips on growing and caring for African violets here.

2. Alocasia

Going by many different common names, plants in the Alocasia genus will certainly bring an air of drama to your living room.

A close up of the long green and white leaves of the alocasia plant on a white background with a shadow.

Also known as kris plant, black shield, elephant ear, or African mask, this houseplant looks as stunning as a sculpture.

Alocasia’s glossy green leaves have large white veins on the topside, while the underside is a deep purple hue. Alocasia can create a fabulous focal point in a home with an eclectic decorating vibe.

Alocasia ‘Black Velvet,’ one of the varieties commonly sold as a houseplant, reaches one to two feet tall and wide. It requires bright, indirect light and only the top inch of soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings.

A close up square image of Alocasia 'Black Velvet' growing in a pot indoors.

Alocasia ‘Black Velvet’

These stunners are available as live plants in six-inch pots from Terrain.

Learn how to grow and care for alocasia in our guide.

3. Anthurium

Also known as flamingo flower, laceleaf, and tailflower, houseplants in the Anthurium genus offer a bright splash of color with their long-lasting red or pink flowers.

A close up of the flowers of anthurium plant. Bright red heart shaped flowers with a long yellow stamen on a background of white wall and green leaves in soft focus.

Not only are anthurium flowers brightly colored, they are glossy and heart shaped, and will certainly add to a romantic or glamorous decorating style.

With its red and green coloring, this houseplant could make a pleasing addition to your holiday decorating scheme.

This plant will thrive in your home with medium to bright indirect light, as long as you keep on top of watering – it does not like to dry out. With proper care, anthurium will grow to one and a half feet tall and a foot wide.

A close up of an anthurium plant of the 'Tickled Pink' variety. Dark green leaves contrast with the deep purple and pink flowers on a white background.

‘Tickled Pink’

Live ‘Tickled Pink’ anthurium plants are available from Burpee.

Read more about growing anthurium plants here.

4. Arrowhead Vine

For those who prefer a more understated approach when it comes to color, arrowhead vine (Syngonium podophyllum) offers a soft touch.

A close up of arrowhead vine plants with their light pink and green leaves, in pots on a dark table. In the background are further plants in soft focus.

Also called arrowhead plant, this houseplant’s leaves can be found in shades ranging from light green to light pink, and could be combined nicely with the often shorter-lived poinsettias found at this time of the year.

Arrowhead vine will appreciate a warm, humid spot in your house, with bright, indirect sunlight.

As a vining plant, as its name suggests, offer it a hanging basket to trail from or a moss pole to grow on, as its vines can reach up to six inches long.

A close up square image of 'Merry Maria' arrowhead plant isolated on a white background.

‘Merry Maria’

The ‘Merry Maria’ cultivar has glossy-green leaves that start out pink, and is available in six-inch pots from Home Depot.

Read more about growing arrowhead plants here.

5. Bird of Paradise

If you’re looking for a bright, tropical burst of color to liven up your interior when it’s cold outside, bird of paradise from the Strelitzia genus might be the houseplant for you.

A vertical picture of a flowering bird of paradise plant, with tall green stems and orange and yellow flowers at the top. To the left of the frame is the end of a sofa with a colorful cushion and the background is a white wall with a window.

A taller houseplant, its flashy, beak-shaped flowers in orange, yellow, and blue are held above its lush green foliage on long green stems.

Placed near a sunny window with southern exposure, bird of paradise could be used to create an indoor tropical feel.

Bird of paradise should be given direct sun during the cooler months, and bright, indirect sun during the warmer months. Only allow the top inch of the soil to dry out between waterings.

A close up of an orange bird of paradise flower growing in the garden pictured on a soft focus background.

Orange Bird of Paradise

You’ll find an orange bird of paradise plant in a three-gallon pot available for purchase at Fast Growing Trees.

Read more about caring for bird of paradise plants indoors here.

6. Calathea

Calatheas may be among the decorative indoor plants you’ve encountered before that merit renewed attention.

Among the different species of the Calathea genus, commonly called “prayer plants,” there are many varieties boasting beautifully patterned foliage.

A close up of the leaves of a calathea plant. Dramatic two tone in dark and light green, the large leaves are patterned.

Calathea leaves are geometrically patterned with stripes, splotches, spots, or shading in colors that can include dark and light green with touches of red, purple, or white.

Non-blooming evergreen plants like this are lovely on their own, or grouped with other houseplants in complementary colors.

Called “prayer plant” because their leaves fold up at night, calatheas prefer warm, humid environments.

Avoid direct sunlight, which will bleach their beautiful leaves. Instead, provide them with indirect light, and remember to keep their soil moist but not soggy.

A close up square image of a Calathea 'Medallion' plant growing in a small pot set on a wooden surface indoors.

‘Medallion’

‘Medallion’ is a variety with leaves that look as though they have been created by a painter, and is available in six-inch pots from Fast Growing Trees.

Check out our guide to growing prayer plants to learn more.

7. Chinese Evergreen

Chinese evergreen, the common name for several species of the Aglaonema genus, is another fairly common houseplant in its green and white form. But varieties with red leaf veins and margins will surprise you – and might just knock your socks off.

A close up of the leaves of the Chinese evergreen plant. Light and dark green contrasts with the pink stems and veins.

This is another green and red houseplant that would be well-placed among your holiday decor. Keep it around after the festivities are over, to take the edge off the post-holiday blues.

Reaching about one and a half feet tall and wide, Chinese evergreen will thrive in low to bright indirect light. It should not be allowed to dry out between waterings, but is overall a low maintenance houseplant.

‘Hot Pink Valentine Wishes’

‘Hot Pink Valentine Wishes,’ a pink variety with mottled green leaf margins and veins, is available in four-inch pots from the American Plant Exchange via Amazon.

Read more about growing Chinese evergreens.

8. Christmas Cactus

Speaking of the holidays, don’t forget about the bright blooms of Christmas cactuses, members of the Schlumbergera genus. Those blooms can come in a variety of colors – white, pinks, reds, purples, and even yellows.

A close up of a flowering Christmas cactus plant with green succulent leaves and dramatic red and white flowers, on a wooden surface.

A mid-sized decorative houseplant, Christmas cactus will provide a splash of color and texture on a desk or tabletop, or in a hanging basket. Christmas cacti are undemanding plants that will brighten your spirits in the winter months.

Christmas cactus requires bright, indirect light during its growing season and should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry. To encourage blooming year after year, a special routine of cool temperatures and long nights is required.

You can learn more about this flower-coaxing routine as well as general care tips for this succulent in our Christmas cactus growing guide.

Christmas cacti are among the longest living houseplants, so when you choose yours, make sure you pick a flower color you love.

A close up square image of a pink Christmas cactus growing in a small pot isolated on a white background.

Pink Christmas Cactus

You can find plants in pink, yellow, red, or white available from Fast Growing Trees.

9. Coleus

You may be more familiar with coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides) as an annual bedding plant, rather than a houseplant.

But this vibrant tropical evergreen works well indoors, where it can live for several years, and comes in a dizzying variety of color combinations and patterns.

A black pot containing a coleus plant with dramatic two tone leaves in purple and green and also green and white. The background is a wooden surface fading to soft focus.

It’s a low maintenance houseplant, and can handle a range of indirect light situations, from low to bright. Coleus should not be allowed to dry out completely, but make sure you don’t overwater it either. Its soil should be moist but not waterlogged.

How about starting your coleus plants from seed?

The gorgeous, bright fiery-red foliage on this variety, enticingly called ‘Inferno,’ will bring your home a splash of color – and you’ll have the pride of knowing you grew your plant from seed.

A close up of the bright red foliage of Coleus 'Inferno.'

‘Inferno’

You can find four-plant bundles available from Burpee.

10. Croton

If you’re looking for a houseplant that’s as colorful as a tropical celebration, croton (Codiaeum variegatum) will be just what you’re looking for.

A vertical image of a ceramic pot with a croton plant next to another ceramic pot containing ornamental gourds, on a wooden surface with a small candle behind.

Also called garden croton, these houseplants offer brightly mottled foliage available in a mix of green, yellow, orange, and/or red.

If that’s not enough color for you, there are some rarer varieties that also include pink and purple in the mix. And the leaves come in many different shapes, so you’re practically guaranteed to find a leaf shape and color combo that will strike your fancy.

Unlike most of the other plants in this list, croton does well with some direct sunlight, which will make for better leaf color.

Keep croton’s soil moist but not soggy during the growing season. With proper care, this beauty can grow up to six feet tall with a five-foot spread – so make sure you are ready to provide it with some room!

A close up square image of a 'Petra' croton growing in a wicker container set on a wooden surface with other houseplants in the background.

‘Petra’

The ‘Petra’ cultivar has wide leaves and the tropical hues that croton is known for. You’ll find live plants of this variety in six-inch or three-gallon pots available from Fast Growing Trees.

And read our growing guide to learn about how to care for croton plants.

11. Cyclamen

A member of the primrose family, cyclamen (Cyclamen species) is another compact choice that’s ideal for smaller spaces. Cyclamen is loved for the beauty of both its foliage and its flowers.

A close up of a cyclamen plant with red flowers contrasting with the green leaves and their pale veins. The background is a white wall and a shadow.

Cyclamens have upswept flowers held on dainty stems above heart-shaped leaves. These flowers can be white, pink, red, or purple, and the heart-shaped leaves are often graced with silvery patterns.

This charming houseplant is another good choice for a smaller space – it will only grow to about nine inches tall and wide, and will thrive in bright, indirect sunlight.

Keep your cyclamen’s soil moist – except during its dormant season in the summer, when it should be watered less frequently.

A close up square image of a red cyclamen plant in a small black pot isolated on a white background.

Latinia® Red

Pick up four-inch Latinia® red cyclamen plants in packages of two or four from Home Depot.

Read more about growing and caring for cyclamen houseplants here.

12. Gerbera Daisy

When a young child draws a flower, chances are the flower will look something like the gerbera daisy (Gerbera species).

Gerberas are commonly found in bouquets, but can also grace your home as a live houseplant instead of a cut flower.

A close up of a yellow gerbera flower with dainty petals on a soft focus background.

The flowers of gerbera daisies will bring a summery cheer to your indoor space. They are available in almost every color of the rainbow and will grow to about 18 inches high, making for a good tabletop plant.

Gerbera daisies need a few hours of direct sunlight every day but prefer cooler temperatures. When kept indoors, a bright eastern window will be the best location for them. Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

A close up of the pink flower of a 'Garvinea Sweet Memories' gerbera daisy pictured on a soft focus background.

‘Garvinea Sweet Memories’

‘Garvinea Sweet Memories’ is a variety with pink flowers, available as a live plant from Burpee.

Find more tips on growing gerbera daisies here.

13. Kalanchoe

You may be familiar with the green-leaved variety of kalanchoe, a succulent plant featuring small white, red, pink, orange, yellow, or purple blooms.

A close up of a kalanchoe plant, with dramatic pink flowers and succulent leaves on a table with yellow flowers. In the background is a terra cotta pot in soft focus.

However, some varieties of kalanchoe look extremely unusual, with patterned foliage and colorful plantlets growing on their leaf margins. There are many colorful varieties of this houseplant to tempt the botanically adventurous.

And if you happen to be one of those adventurous souls, kalanchoe may also interest you as a fun horticulture project.

The plantlets that grow on the leaves of kalanchoes can be propagated easily. You can learn more about propagating kalanchoe in our article, propagating succulents in five easy steps. But keep in mind that these plantlets are very tiny! Gentle handling with tweezers can be helpful.

A close up horizontal image of flaming Katy kalanchoe plants growing in pots at a garden nursery.

Flaming Katy

Flaming Katy, K. blossfeldiana, is available in a three-pack assortment of colors, including white, pink, yellow, and orange from Home Depot.

Find more tips on caring for plants in the Kalanchoe genus here.

14. Nerve Plant

Appreciated for its striking foliage, nerve plant is also known as mosaic plant or simply by its genus name, Fittonia.

A close up of a fittonia plant with dramatic leaves in combinations of purple, green, and pink.

While the webbed patterns that inspire fittonia’s common name are not nerves but rather highly contrasting leaf veins, this feature is certainly what makes nerve plant attractive.

The leaves of fittonia are mesmerizing – foliage can be light or dark green with white, red, or pink veins.

Fittonia will do well in a terrarium as it thrives in a humid environment.

A grouping of these brightly-colored, low-growing plants nestled around a taller houseplant with striking flowers like anthurium would create a strong visual impact for a holiday display.

Fittonia prefers low to bright, indirect light, should be kept moist, and thrives with an additional source of humidity, such as a humidifier or misting.

Or set the plant on a saucer full of pebbles with water in it, to provide the moist conditions these plants thrive on. Fittonia wilts easily but can usually be readily revived by increasing humidity or watering.

Red-Veined Nerve Plant

If you’re ready to try one of your own, you can purchase a live red-veined nerve plant from Hirt’s Houseplants via Amazon.

15. Orchid

Orchids, members of the Orchidaceae family, have an undeserved reputation for being difficult houseplants – probably because doting owners provide them with a little too much care.

With their gorgeous blossoms, orchids can be a stunning part of your living decor.

A close up of an orchid flower in white and light pink. In the background is a salmon pink sofa fading to soft focus.

Orchid flowers come in a wide array of sizes and a dazzling spectrum of colors. You can find orchid blossoms in essentially any color you’re looking for, including delicate whites, brooding blacks, or showy pinks.

There are many different types of orchids, and their care will vary. Be sure to look up your specific species so that you can supply it with appropriate light and water.

As an added bonus, many varieties of orchid have blossoms that are not only beautiful, but also delightfully fragrant.

A close up of a purple moth orchid isolated on a white background.

Purple Orchid

If you’re in the market for an orchid to add to your home decor, you can find pink, purple, salmon, white, and yellow varieties available from Fast Growing Trees.

Read more about growing orchids here.

16. Poinsettia

Often treated as disposable holiday decorations, poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) can be kept on as houseplants that will provide a yearly display of bright color if given the right care.

Beyond the standard red, poinsettias can also be found in hues such as white, pink, purple, orange, yellow, or salmon. Variegated poinsettias offer even more choice.

A close up of different types of poinsetta plants. Some have white leaves, others red, some are orange, and some are two tone red and white, in pots on a wooden surface.

The poinsettia’s color comes not from its flowers but from bracts – colorful, modified leaves.

To get your plant to produce these colorful leaves each year, you’ll have to let it go through a multi-week period of rest with long nights and cooler temperatures, followed by a pre-bloom season of bright sunlight.

These plants originate in dry forests in Mexico and Guatamala, so they don’t need as much water as many of the tropical houseplants that you may be familiar with. Remember to let your poinsettias dry out a bit between waterings.

If your poinsettia comes with its pot wrapped in foil or plastic, remove this or poke holes in the bottom so it doesn’t stand in water.

A vertical picture of a green and red poinsetta plant in a black pot in a bright window, with net curtains in the background.

Place your poinsettia near a bright window so it gets plenty of indirect sunlight. And make sure to keep it away from drafts – poinsettias prefer steady, warm temperatures between 65 to 75°F.

Poinsettias may be a bit fussy to keep as long-term houseplants, but their showy bracts are worth the trouble.

A close up of a potted red poinsettia wrapped with decorative green foil isolated on a white background.

Red Poinsettia

You can find a red poinsettia in a one-and-a-half-gallon pot wrapped in decorative green foil available from Home Depot.

Read more about growing and caring for poinsettia plants here.

17. Polka Dot Plant

Polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) is another one you’ll love for its foliage. It has similar colors and patterns to fittonia, but grows taller and has larger leaves.

A close up of the leaves of the polka dot plant, in green and light pink, with a spotted pattern. In the background are other variegated leaves fading to soft focus.

The brightly colored leaves of the polka dot plant are mottled white or pink with green veins. This houseplant would brighten up a corner or add texture when arranged in a grouping with some flowering specimens.

It grows to one to two feet tall with a one-foot spread and prefers high humidity. Don’t let it dry out entirely between waterings, but make sure it doesn’t stand in water either.

Regular misting will help it with its humidity needs. Make sure to provide it with medium to bright indirect light.

A close up of a pink polka dot plant with two tone leaves in bright pink and deep green on a soft focus background.

Pink Polka Dot Plant

If pink is the shade that brightens your days, you can find plants in four-inch pots available from Home Depot.

18. Rex Begonia

Like alocasia, rex begonias (Begonia rex cultorum) are all about dramatic foliage. Also known as painted-leaf, fancy-leaf, or king begonias, these plants are attention grabbers.

A close up of a red begonia plant with dramatic leaves in shades of dark and light green on a wooden table. In the background are other indoor plants near a window.

Related to the more mild-mannered wax begonia, rex begonias have strikingly patterned foliage, ranging from splotches to spirals, in mixes of silver, greens, reds, pinks, purples, and black.

These houseplants are fairly demanding. They don’t like wet feet, but require a humid environment, so misting with a spray bottle will be an important part of your care routine. Make sure to give your rex begonias bright but indirect sunlight.

Rex Begonia

If you’re ready to create some drama with your indoor foliage, you can find ‘Fire Woman,’ a cultivar that sports silvery-green leaves, in four-inch pots available from Hirt’s Gardens via Amazon.

Find tips on caring for rex begonia plants here.

19. Spiderwort

Spiderwort, a member of the Tradescantia genus, is one of my favorite houseplants, period. It’s a no muss, no fuss option that’s elegant and so easy to propagate from cuttings. It’s also known as inch plant.

A close up of a yellow pot containing a spiderwort plant with curved leaves in dark purple and white. The background is a wooden surface and a blue wall.

Its trailing foliage comes in various color combos, including solid green, solid dark purple, striped white and green, striped green and purple – or, my favorite, striped green and lilac.

Spiderwort is frequently found in hanging baskets, but you can also feature this fast-growing plant in smaller, decorative tabletop containers.

Let the top inch of the soil dry between waterings. Spiderwort will thrive in a variety of indoor light conditions, from medium to bright indirect sunlight.

Green and Lilac Spiderwort

You can get your own green and lilac spiderwort in two-and-a-half-inch pots from Kauai Garden via Amazon.

Learn more about growing and caring for spiderwort plants here.

20. Succulents

While the term succulent does not refer to a specific species, genus, or family, these plants are often sold under this term without much further identification. But that doesn’t mean we should pass them up!

A top down close up of a variety of different succulent plants growing in a container indoors.

Succulents come in a fascinating variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. Some even have beautiful patterns on their leaves.

They are available in in gorgeous pastels, muted reds, bright lime greens, and many other hues.

Some of the genera that are commonly sold under the more generic term “succulents” include Sempervivum, Echeveria, and Lithops. You can learn more about these fascinating plants in our article about 11 easy to care for exotic succulents.

Most succulents require full sun, and will do well in bright, southern-facing windows. They have lower water needs than the average houseplant, so are generally lower maintenance.

But that doesn’t mean you can forget about them altogether.

A top down picture of a wooden container with succulent plants growing, set on a wooden surface.

To learn more about how to meet the particular needs of these xerophytes, see our growing guide.

Succulents work particularly well for small spaces – you can fill a planter with several different species, creating a miniature botanical garden in your living room.

And if you’re interested in a planter full of succulents that’s ready to beautify your living space, Succulent Gardens has some delightful options.

A close up of a small hexagonal succulent planter, made from wood, set on a wooden surface.

Succulent Hexagonal Planter

This succulent hexagon planter, measuring four inches across and made of reclaimed wood, is filled with an assortment of succulents – and is available to purchase from Succulent Gardens.

21. Ti Plant

By looking at it, you’d never guess which veggie this tropical broadleaf evergreen shrub is related to.

Surprisingly, Cordyline fruticosa, most commonly called “Ti plant” or just “Ti,” is in the same family as… asparagus!

Native to Southeast Asia, Ti has widely naturalized in Polynesia, and is found in Hawaii, New Zealand, and Easter Island, and other tropical and sub-tropical locations.

Two large red-leaved Cordyline fruticosa plants, sometimes called "Ti plant" growing wild in Hawaii, with native bush and ocean in the background.
Ti plants growing in Hawaii

In the wild, Ti grows into a small tree or shrub, reaching about 10 feet in height, but when grown indoors usually grows no more than three to six feet tall.

Ti also goes by the names of “cabbage palm,” “good luck plant,” and “palm lily.”

There are many different Ti cultivars, so leaf shapes vary – some are wide, while others are narrow and sword-like.

Ti leaves are frequently variegated, and cultivars are available in a range of color combinations including pink, red, burgundy, orange, and dark green to almost black hues.

A close up of the variegated leaves of the Cordyline fruticosa plant, on a soft focus background.
Cordyline fruticosa ‘Exotica’

Ti prefers well-drained soil that is high in organic matter and slightly acidic. To keep foliage colorful, make sure to provide plenty of bright, indirect sunlight.

It should be kept consistently moist through the warm seasons. During winter, give your plant a resting period with reduced watering.

Ti is from the tropics, so thrives in high humidity – spritz frequently with a spray bottle or set the plant on a saucer filled with pebbles and water.

‘Florica’ is a stunning cultivar with bright pink and dark red variegated leaves.

A close up square image of a Hawaiian Ti plant growing in a pot set next to a chair in a formal living room.

Cordyline fruticosa ‘Florica’

If you’d like to welcome this tropical plant into your home, you can find plants available in three-gallon pots at Fast Growing Trees.

22. Variegated Shell Ginger

Variegated shell ginger (Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’) will brighten up your home with its bright gold and green variegated leaves and its showy, tropical flowers.

A close up of a variegated shell ginger plant with its two tone green leaves and white flowers hanging downwards in white with pink tips.

Related to culinary ginger, variegated shell ginger can reach 10 feet tall in the right conditions, though it usually only reaches about four feet when grown indoors.

If you can offer this ornamental ginger bright light and a little extra humidity, it will be a showstopper in your home this winter.

A close up of a variegated shell ginger plant showing two tone leaves with light and dark green, and white blooms with pink tips on a soft focus background.

Variegated Shell Ginger

Live variegated shell ginger plants are available at Nature Hills Nursery.

23. Vase Plant

Vase plant (Aechmea fasciata) is a type of bromeliad, related to the more diminutive air plants.

Also called silver vase plant or urn plant, this bromeliad offers a spectacular inflorescence shooting up from a variegated, green, purple, or pink rosette of leaves.

A close up of bromeliad vase plants, round shaped plants in shades of purple, green, pink, and white.

This colorful, mid- to large-sized houseplant will add a tropical touch to your home without taking up too much room. It would look well-placed on a side table or shelf that receives indirect sunlight.

Keep its soil moist but well drained, and keep a small amount of water in the central cup formed by its rosette of leaves. After flowering, the plant will die, but pups will grow from the base of the mother plant.

‘Vase Plant’

Bare root plants are available from Kelly Tropicals via Amazon.

A Crazy Shade of Winter

Now you should have an idea of which houseplants will grow well in your conditions and provide the color combinations that will look best in your home.

A close up horizontal image of brightly colored Chinese evergreen houseplants growing in pots.

Are you going with bright, bold colors or more subdued tones? Do you like to have a mishmash of colors or are you into a single-colored theme for your houseplant decor? Let us know in the comments, and if you have photos, we’d love to see them.

If you need to brush up on growing and caring for houseplants, be sure to check out these related articles next:

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Kristina Hicks-Hamblin lives on a dryland permaculture homestead in the high desert of Utah. She is a Certified Permaculture Designer, holds a Certificate in Native Plant Studies from the University of North Carolina Botanical Gardens, a Landscape for Life certificate through the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the United States Botanic Garden, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Kristina strives towards creating gardens where there are as many birds and bees as there are edibles.

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Melindacook
Melindacook (@guest_7437)
3 years ago

Bummer, you don’t name the plant you use as the thumbnail image for the article. It’s the reason I clicked on it. So? What’s the name of the last plant? (Black/orange long leafed)

Kristina Hicks-Hamblin
Kristina Hicks-Hamblin (@guest_7458)
Reply to  Melindacook
3 years ago

Hi Melinda!

That last image shows what is called a Ti plant (Cordyline fruticosa). You’ll find them with different color combos.

It IS a gorgeous plant and I probably should have squeezed it in to my lineup! I’ll make a note to include it when this article gets updated.

Thanks for your message!

Barbara
Barbara (@guest_12836)
2 years ago

Great info – thanks