The color pink has a very special effect and radiates inner peace, harmony, affection and love. You can also enjoy this effect in your indoor garden by purchasing foliage plants with pink stripes and spots to add to your decora hint of pinkto lend! We've rounded up some pretty houseplants with pink leaves to get you started!
Plants with pink leaves for the indoor garden
These pink houseplants are so pretty that by the end of the article you'll probably want one of them in every corner of your house! With mottled, striped, or variegated leaves, pink plants bring an unexpected pop of color to the home without relying on bright blooms.
Large-leaved speciesprovide a dramatic flair, while smaller, more compact houseplants have a gentle look. Here are some of the most beautiful houseplants with pink leaves that you can rely on to bring a little soft pink or bright pink into the interior.
Houseplants with green pink leaves: Fittonie
Botanical name: Fittonia albivenis
Varieties with pink leaves: 'Pink Angel', 'Mini Pink', 'Frankie'
Also known as mosaic plant or silver net plant, fittony has deep veinsgreen leaves with structure, which resembles a mosaic or a stained glass window. Fittonias are available with beautiful pink or subtle pink leaves that add a nice touch of color to the room. The Fittonia albiveins, for example, is a distinctive plant with dark green leaves that have bright pink veins. The veins cover the green leaf base with an attractive network pattern. This houseplant is also suitable for beginners as it tolerates even low light and does not require extensive care. Because of its small format, the small pink pearl fits in every apartment.
A tip: The Fittonie looks great and likes to grow in terrariums.
Although the mosaic plant tolerates partial shade, the varieties with pink and rose-colored leaves like it bright, warm and moist. This is the only way they can present their pink or pink veins in their most beautiful light. However, direct sunlight should be avoided as it can cause the leaves to dry out.
As a tropical plant, Fittonie can tolerate temperatures below 15 degreesnotfor a longer period of time.
There are a number of pink colored cultivars including 'Pink Angel' and 'Mini Pink'. The 'Frankie' variety is a real gem for the home because its leaves are almost metallic pink.
Size:Usually under 15 centimeters
Licht:Indirect light (avoid direct sunlight, which can cause leaves to dry out)
Fertilize:No fertilization is necessary in the first year, then from April to September give some liquid fertilizer 1-2 times every two months
Irrigation:Keep evenly moist and water when the surface of the soil is slightly dry. The plant cannot tolerate waterlogging.
The pink dot flower
Botanical name: Hypoestes phyllostachya
Pink varieties: 'Pink Confetti', 'Pink Splash'
The dot flower is one of the foliage plants with the most beautiful leaf patterns. Still known as dot leaf, this houseplant is native to Madagascar, which is why it likes warm temperatures and doesn't like cold drafts. She feels comfortable in rooms withhigh humidityand requires consistently moist substrate.
The best place for the point leaf is partially shaded and bright, without direct sunlight. This plant with pink leaves feels most comfortable at temperatures around 21 degrees Celsius. The dot leaf is not exactly easy to care for, but it can survive if the temperature in the apartment does not fall below 15 degrees and if you water it regularly.
As the name suggests, this patterned plant is adorned with spots in striking shades of pink, white, or red. She remains compact and can be a good partner for othersshade-tolerant houseplantsbe.
The dot flower as a houseplant is small and compact and is also well suited for terrariums.
Size:In their natural habitat up to 1 meter tall, but potted plants are usually small and compact
Licht:Bright, indirect light
Fertilize:frugal plant, only fertilize in small doses every three weeks in summer
Irrigation:Keep soil moist, especially in summer; Water less during winter dormancy
Plants with large green pink leaves: filamentous
Botanical name: Aglaonema
Varieties with pink leaves: 'Pink Lady', 'Pink Beauty', 'Spotted Star', 'Pink Star'
Cobstring, also known as Chinese evergreen, is a popular, easy-care houseplant, and varieties with pink patterns on their glossy leaves are particularly interesting. These plants thrive in most lighting conditions, even in darker rooms where most other plants would sulk.
Since the pink green leaves of this plant grow directly from the soil, it does not grow very large.
The bulb filament does not need a lot of light and can also thrive well on a north window. It is one of the easier-care houseplants with pink leaves, as long as you avoid waterlogging.
The cob thread likes it warm and moist; the temperature should not fall below 18 degrees. The plant fits well in rooms with high humiditylike the bathroomor the bedroom.
Size:30 to 50 centimeters high
Licht:Tolerates indirect sunlight as well as partial shade and shade
Fertilize:In spring and summer, supply with slow-release fertilizer either every three months or with liquid fertilizer every three weeks
Irrigation:Water regularly, allowing the plant to dry out a little between waterings
Pink caladium as a houseplant
Botanical name: Caladium bicolor
Pink varieties: 'Pink Symphony', 'Pink Beauty'
The pink caladiums (also called Buntwurz and Buntblatt) are a real gem for the home. These showy varieties prefer partial or full shade and in return offer an intoxicating sight of beautiful pink. Their massive, heart-shaped leaves will create a lasting impression in your home. Striking green central veins and edges characterize the refreshing, translucent pink of the leaves. Although the pink varieties maintain their beautiful color and texture throughout the season, they can “burn” in strong light.
The plant likes temperatures between 18 and 25 degrees and takes a break in winter, although the tubers should be stored in a cool room at around 12-15 degrees. Temperatures of 21 degrees and above are necessary for new growth in spring.
Size:up to 30-40 centimeters
Licht:Tolerates some morning or evening sun, but no direct midday sun
Fertilize:Add liquid fertilizer every 14 days from April to September
Irrigation:Water regularly, just allow the soil to dry out between waterings; Reduce watering in autumn and winter
Calathea: A beautiful plant with pink leaves
Botanical name: Calathea roseopicta
This pink variety of Calathea or Basket marante lives up to its name, with gorgeous pink leaves framed by a deep, dark green. A really beautiful houseplant with strong pink on the leaves. Like most variegated plants, Calathea roseopicta needs a lot of diffused light, but in direct sunlight the leaves fade and lose their pattern. They can tolerate a certain amount of shade, but the better the lighting conditions, the more you will be rewarded with beautiful foliage.
This plant is rather demanding and requires high humidity in order to thrive optimally. She doesn't like drafts or sudden temperature changes. The temperature should not fall below 18 degrees Celsius, with a temperature of 23-25 degrees considered optimal.
Size:Can grow up to 60 centimeters high
Licht:Partial to partial shade
Fertilize:Supply with liquid fertilizer every two weeks from March to August
Irrigation:Ideally, water regularly with decalcified water and do not allow the soil to dry out
