Growing indoor plants not only brings aesthetic value but also has a feng shui meaning, making your house greener and cozier. Let’s check out the following types of plants with red, yellow, purple, and pink leaves in this article!
1 Red-leaved Plants
Ficus
is an easy-to-grow and low-maintenance houseplant. Its leaves are machete-shaped with eye-catching reddish-pink blotches. The plant symbolizes good things in life, just like its name “Ficus” suggests.
Ficus
Red Sister Cordyline (Red Palace, Red Captain)
Red Sister Cordyline is a unique plant with blood-red leaves. This plant symbolizes integrity and uprightness, making it a popular choice for indoor decoration.
Red Sister Cordyline (Red Palace, Red Captain)
Red-spotted Colocasia
Colocasia is a member of the Araceae family. Its leaves are heart-shaped with reddish-purple stalks and veins, creating a striking appearance.
This plant is adaptable to various environmental conditions, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Growing Colocasia indoors adds beauty and vibrancy to your home.
Red-spotted Colocasia
Prosperity Tree (As-you-wish Tree)
The Prosperity Tree features reddish veins and bright yellow spots on its leaves. It resembles the Wanloc plant, but its leaf stalks and stems are lighter in color. This plant is suitable for people with the Earth and Fire elements in Chinese astrology.
Prosperity Tree (As-you-wish Tree)
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2 Purple-leaved Plants
Night Butterfly
Night Butterfly, or Oxalis, originates from Brazil. This plant is unique due to its purple leaves, which resemble butterflies. Its distinct appearance makes it an ideal choice for indoor decoration.
Night Butterfly
Perilla
Perilla, a member of the Lamiaceae family, is commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine.
Its leaves grow in pairs and have a reddish-purple, fuzzy texture. Due to its eye-catching color and ease of cultivation, Perilla is an excellent choice for gardening, herbal medicine, and cooking.
Perilla
Peacock Plant (Peacock Tail)
is a herbaceous plant that grows in small bushes and is commonly found throughout Vietnam.
The distinctive feature of this plant is its purple leaves, adorned with diverse and unique patterns, enhancing its artistic appeal.
Peacock Plant (Peacock Tail)
Purple Wandering Jew
(also known as Purple Inch Plant, Purple Spiderwort, or Purple Wandering Willie) is a member of the Commelinaceae family, native to Mexico. Its leaves are pointed and purple, making this plant a great choice for air purification and decoration.
Purple Wandering Jew
Purple Sea Holly
is a unique houseplant with purple leaves speckled with green. It can be grown in gardens or pots to enhance your space’s beauty.
Purple Sea Holly
Velvet Leaf
Velvet Leaf (or Velvet Plant) is a purple-leaved plant native to Brazil. In addition to its decorative purpose, the Velvet Leaf also brings abundant energy and vitality.
Velvet Leaf
3 Yellow-leaved Plants
Croton
Croton (or Yellow Croton) is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family, with the scientific name Codiaeum variegatum. This plant typically grows to a height of 30-40 cm and has yellow leaves. It is commonly grown in schools, offices, and parks for decorative purposes.
Croton
Silverbush
or Codiaeum Variegatum, gets its name from its yellow-spotted leaves. Due to its attractive foliage, it is often used to decorate parks, streets, gardens, and other spaces.
Silverbush
Golden-leaved Cockscomb
(also known as Golden-leaved Basil, Golden-leaved Coleus, or Golden-needled Basil) is a member of the Lamiaceae family, typically growing to a height of 30-60 cm. Its leaves are commonly used in urban greenery projects. This plant can be grown in pots and placed indoors to enhance your space.
4 Pink-leaved Plants
Pink Prosperity
This plant symbolizes affluence, wealth, and nobility. With its eye-catching pink foliage, growing Pink Prosperity indoors not only beautifies your space but also brings luck and prosperity to your household.
Pink Prosperity
Caladium Pink Pretty
Caladium Pink Pretty, with the scientific name Caladium Pretty Pink, thrives in bright spaces, making it ideal for placement in living rooms, bedrooms, or balconies. Notably, its thin, light pink leaves are extremely eye-catching, enhancing the plant’s appeal.
Caladium Pink Pretty
Pink Stone Lotus
features small, heart-shaped pink leaves that are extremely eye-catching. Growing this plant indoors will bring good luck and fortune to your family.
Pink Stone Lotus
Pink Stone Lotus Jade
Pink Stone Lotus Jade is a houseplant with fleshy, spiral-arranged leaves that resemble jade. Placing this plant under bright light enhances its glossy appearance.
Pink Stone Lotus Jade
Snake Plant
While Snake Plants come in various colors, pink remains the most unique and attractive. Named for its long, pinkish-purple leaves resembling a snake’s tongue, this plant is easy to grow and care for, making it ideal for indoor decoration.
Snake Plant
Syngonium Pink Neon
Syngonium Pink Neon, with the scientific name Syngonium podophyllum Neon Robusta, belongs to the Araceae family. Its leaves are pink and heart-shaped, creating a romantic and captivating appearance. Growing this plant indoors helps purify the air effectively.
Syngonium Pink Neon
Pink Aquatic Snail
Pink Aquatic Snail features eye-catching pink and green leaves. However, ensure that the plant receives at least 3-5 hours of sunlight daily to maintain its vibrant pink color.
Pink Aquatic Snail
5 White-leaved Plants
White Caladium
White Caladium features unique white leaves, adding elegance and sophistication to your home. You can place this plant in your living room, study, guest room, or garden.
White Caladium
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