For anyone looking for black houseplant ideas, we've put together a selection of our favorite mystery potted plants.
What makes black houseplants so special?
So the next obvious step is to add a black plant to your list. That's why you should do it!
- Aesthetic value:They provide an impressive stage for complementary plants and furnishings.
- Adaptability to a variety of styles:They go well with modern, minimalist and eclectic styles.
- Exceptional component:They provide variety and stand out in plant collections.
Glücksfeder 'Raven' (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
A room that doesn't receive excessive sunlight is ideal for this lucky feather. The bulbous roots of a lucky feather plant become immediately visible when you bring it into the house. These are the tanks that hold the plant's water. With their help, the amount of water that reaches the plant as a whole can be better controlled. Overwatering the plant also accelerates its death. Aside from that, lucky feathers are easy-care plants that require little attention once established.
Chinadickblatt (Sinocrassula Yunnanensis)
Not only is this little succulent one of the best black houseplants, it is also quite fascinating and will pique the interest of everyone who visits your home. The spooky appearance of these spiky succulents makes them a popular choice for Halloween decorations. You can observe the flowers of the succulent in autumn.
Pfeilblatt ‘Black Velvet’ (Alocasia)
One of the most intriguing and captivating black plants for the home is Alocasia 'Black Velvet' (also called Elephant Ear), an attractive evergreen perennial with dense, textured, dark green (almost black) leaves characterized by contrasting silver veins. Imagine them in the places you love. Adding Alocasia 'Black Velvet' to your interior design will instantly make it look more elegant.
Echeverie ‘Black prince’ (Echeveria)
If you are an Echeveria collector, this is the right succulent for you. Care and attention are required, just like a royal plant. Although it thrives in full sun, Echeveria is a slow-growing plant that can tolerate a little shade. In return for your care, it will have dark, floret-like leaves, a bright green heartand ruby red flowersproduce. This black houseplant prince doesn't like being overwatered.
Elefantenohr 'Black Magic' (Colocasia Esculenta)
Note the following:There are two types of elephant ears: Alocasias and Colocasias.
We can confidently say that this magnificent dark plant is among the best black plants we have ever seen. The striking purple-black leaves of Colocasia 'Black Magic' are a real eye-catcher. This elephant ear usually grows 70 – 100 cm high and just as wide. It is a frost-hardy, perennial herb that is tuberous and stemless and belongs to the arum family. The plant is characterized by its huge, furry leaves, which are heart-shaped and have pronounced downward veins.
Tree friend 'Black Cardinal' (Philodendron)
Philodendrons can be tricky to grow as a houseplant, but you may already know how to grow them. 'Black Cardinal' is the only Philodendron variety that is actually black, but there are several varieties grown as houseplants. In addition to acidic potting soil, philodendrons need warm, moist conditions. The young plants are happy as long as they are protected from the sun.
Pfeilblatt (Alocasia X amazonica)
Large, tooth-shaped dark green to black leaves with white veins and edges characterize this striking Alocasia. The Alocasia x amazonica looks perfect - ideal for the fall season!
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Metallisches Pfeilblatt (Alocasia cuprea ‘Red Secret’)
If you are a fan of the genus Alocasia, you might like this unusual plant with its opalescent leaves that are black and crimson.
Die Purpurtute ‘Red Arrow’ (Syngonium erythrophyllum)
This plant has the darkest leaves of any plant in the genus Syngonium and the deepest crimson undersides of any plant. Due to its hanging nature, the Syngonium 'Red Arrow' is an excellent choice for a basket or floating shelf.
Black snakebeard 'Niger' (Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens')
The leaves of this plant look like grass and range in color from dark purple to black. Plant them in full sun to partial shade and make sure the soil drains well.
Gummibaum 'Burgundy' (Ficus elastica)
Leaf color varies from dark burgundy to almost black. Give the rubber tree bright, indirect light and water it regularly.
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