houseplant red and green leaves
Looking for some holiday spirit? Check out these red and green leaf plants to decorate your mantel, table or mantelpiece. At apartmentflowers, we will introduce you to some examples of red and green leaves apartment plants.
Red Aglaonema
Ficus Elastica Ruby
Ficus elastica ‘Ruby’, or Ruby rubber tree, produces a tricolor array of green, pink, and red leaves when given enough indirect light. However, they can drop leaves quickly, so ensure they get enough light but not direct sunlight. Allow the soil to dry before watering thoroughly. Once the ficus is happy, leave it where it is, as relocation may cause the tree to undergo another acclimation process and lose more leaves.
Dragon Tree
If you’re not feeling the Christmas tree vibe, consider using a dragon tree as your focal point. Dracaena marginata, also known as a dragon tree, has long, grass-shaped leaves lined with reddish-pink. These plants can grow in shrub or tree form, making them great floor plants.
Croton
Crotons, or codiaeum variegatum, come in a vibrant rainbow of colors, with the most striking red being ‘Red Iceton,’ ‘Mammy,’ or ‘Magnificent.’
Peperomia
Over a thousand peperomia species are available, suitable for various spaces and easy to care for. These plants are ideal for beginners and those forgetting watering sessions. Peperomia Rosso, Graveolens, and ‘Schumi Red’ have green leaves with red undersides and deep red, rippled leaves.
Begonia
Cane begonias have dark green angel wings with bold burgundy undersides, while Rex begonias have colorful leaves in various shades, including red foliage, which can complement holiday decor.
Maranta (Prayer Plants)
The maranta leuconeura red prayer plant, with its green leaves lined with red veins, shares similarities with calathea but is less specific about humidity and water purity. It folds its leaves at night into a “praying position” and splays outwards in the morning.
Polka dot plant
Hypoestes phyllostachya, also known as the polka dot plant, is a visually appealing indoor plant with vibrant foliage in red, purple, white, or pink, and maintains a small size when grown indoors.
Anthurium Andraeanum
The flamingo flower, also known as painter’s palette, is a houseplant with various colors, including red, perfect for adding elegance to holiday decorations.
Holiday cactus
Holiday cacti, also known as Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas cacti, add a vibrant splash of color to mid-winter. They differ in their bloom time and leaf shape, making them perfect for adding a touch of color to your holiday decorations. Choose a Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus for their vibrant blooms.
Conclusion
Greenery and blossoms are not confined to the outdoors; plants are also welcome co-inhabitants indoors. Not only do they make the apartment cosier, but they are also super decorative and provide a good indoor climate. But not every plant can be easily kept indoors – some plants need lots of attention and skill to thrive properly indoors.
