Plants with colored leaves

The leaves of this variety of Aglaonema are green and with reddish or purple parts . Easy to grow, this plant requires very little maintenance so it is perfect for those who do not have much time, but do not want to give up having plants at home. In addition, this plant native to China is perennial so you can enjoy its beauty throughout the year.

Although begonia is itself a plant that is highly valued for its elegant flowers, this variety, the begonia rex , has very characteristic colored leaves . Large and rosette-shaped, they come to present very different patterns and colors. From pink to almost dark purple. This plant prefers cool environments, with a high degree of humidity and does not receive direct light to improve its growth and flowering.

Here we tell you more about Begonia Care .

Another of the plants with brightly colored leaves is commonly known as Calathea or calatea . Perfect for decorating any interior space in your home, since it can present different types of coloring and shape of its leaves depending on the variety. Although, it usually has large leaves where the predominant colors are the intense green of its upper part and the purple underside . To help it stay healthy, you will need to ensure that it receives indirect light and abundant watering during spring and summer.

Known for its beautiful tropical flowers , Canna indica is also known as a plant of great ornamental value thanks to the color of its leaves . These, large in size, can have different shades that go from green to red; even with different patterns like presenting striped sheets with two colors. Like some of the other species that we have presented to you, the Caña de Indias needs water and sun to favor its development. Therefore, it is normal for them to be used in garden areas, mainly near ponds.

One of the most used plants to decorate exteriors is known as Ficus elastica or the rubber tree . Its reddish leaves stand out , only during its first stage, which turn reddish and purple until they turn intense green as the plant grows. They prefer a bright environment, but without receiving direct sunlight. As long as you keep the substrate well drained you will not have to worry about its care so that it always looks in perfect condition.

Here you can know +35 types of ficus .

Another known plant with colored leaves is the so-called red ivy belongs to the Acantaceae family and is native to the Asian continent. Its leaves are wrinkled and although they have a greenish coloration on the upper surface , they are purple on the underside . Even, depending on the temperature or the light they receive, they can take on a greater almost metallic coloration. Although we recommend that you use it outdoors, you can have it inside your house with the help of a tutor to help it grow naturally.

This curious species of tree fern , typical of Australia and Malaysia, also needs adequate humidity conditions for its optimal growth. If you take good care of it, it can be an exceptionally long-lived plant. In addition, large wavy leaves of the Asplenium fern or bird’s nest fern , apple green in color and purple nerves, can reach more than 50cm in length. A perfect option to dress your home with a unique and natural touch.

This bulbous plant of the Asparagaceae family and typical of South Africa that has variegated leaves on the upper side and purple on the underside . In addition to its rare and pretty leaves, its flowers, although small, are very striking. You will be able to grow Ledebouria socialis or escilia with ease, since it only needs to be located in a shady place in your home.

Its common name does justice to this plant with striking leaves shaped like an arrowhead and which, depending on the variety, has unique color combinations among which are green, white, red and even pink. The Caladiums , caladiums or angel wing are perfect annuals for interior spaces as well not stand frost and prefer not to receive direct sunlight.

If what you are looking for is to get a tropical touch in the favorite corner of your home, we recommend this plant with large leaves and pointed ends. These also present a daring veining in white or yellow, perfect to give it that air you are looking for. The texture of its leaves is also very particular, in addition their size is large, since it can exceed 50 cm in length, and for all this and the shape they have, it is known as “the African mask” or ” elephant ears ” .

To finish, we show you a list of names of plants with colored leaves that are also very striking and decorative, so that you know more options.

• Alocasia Polly or mini elephant ear
• Carex o junquillo
• Oh dining Ctenanthe oppenheimiana
• Coleus blumei o cretona
• Cordyline fruticosa or good luck plant
• Cuba Pictum O CROTÓN
• Gynura aurantiaca or purple passion plant
• Maranta leuconeura or prayer plant
• Phormium or New Zealand lily
• Ipomoea Batatas or Sweet Potato Vine
• Plectranthus argentatus o plectranthus
• Pilea cadierei or aluminum plant
• Strobilanthes dyerianus or Persian shield
• Tradescantia zebrina or zebrina pendula

In the photos below you will see these plants in the same order as in the list. Also, if you liked all these plants with colorful leaves and strange patterns but want to know even more, we encourage you to discover the colored Succulents .

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