Looking to add a little flair to your home decor? These stylish pink houseplants bring an unexpected splash of color to your containers. Featuring leaves that range in shades of pink, from the brightest magenta to the palest blush, these unique varieties include many of our favorite houseplants, but with a colorful twist. Masu. Use these sparkling houseplants to accent pretty pink-flowering houseplants like orchids and cyclamen for color year-round. It also makes a memorable gift for your friends and loved ones.
philodendron
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- Botanical name: Philodendron Elbescens
- Exposure to the sun: Weak to bright indirect light
- Soil type: Well-drained and dense
- Soil pH: Acidic (5.0-6.0)
Philodendrons are popular houseplants because they are easy to cultivate and grow quickly. The two stunning varieties boast mottled pink leaves. 'Pink Princess' is a stable pink philodendron with dark green leaves speckled with bubblegum pink spots. A variety of this variety called 'Black Cherry Pink Princess' combines these bright pink hues with foliage that ranges from dark green to maroon, almost black. Both are gorgeous and very difficult to manufacture, so they're expensive.
calico kitten crassula
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- Botanical name: Crassula persida “Variegata”
- Exposure to the sun: From bright indirect light to direct light
- Soil type: Porous and drains well
- Soil pH: Weakly acidic to neutral (5.5 to 7.5)
This succulent's lovely heart-shaped leaves are sure to captivate with their delicate pink edges and green and cream-colored center. The leaves are densely packed on thin stems and extend along the edge of the container. When the plant receives proper light, the pink tint trimming the leaves becomes more noticeable. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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- Botanical name: trade scancia fluminensis
- Exposure to the sun: Medium to bright indirect light
- Soil type: Well-drained and dense
- Soil pH: Acidic (5.0-6.5)
There are many varieties of inch plants (also known as spiderworts), which are known for their pink leaves. The most popular of these is 'Nanuk', which produces attractive pink leaves with green, silvery white and purple stripes. “Tricolor'', also known as “Pink Princess'', is popular for its soft pink hue and rounded leaves. Pinch the growing tips of inch plants to encourage bushier growth.
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- Botanical name: Hypoestes phyllostachia
- Exposure to the sun: bright indirect light
- Soil type: Well-drained and dense
- Soil pH: Weakly acidic (5.5-6.5)
For a punch of color, try one of the many varieties of polka dot plants, which feature dark green leaves with pink spots. They come in a variety of shades from bubblegum to raspberry, and there are also red and white varieties. This tropical beauty prefers humid environments. Mist your plants regularly or place them near a humidifier, especially in winter. Polka dot plants are also great for terrariums. Pinch the plant regularly to keep it compact. Cuttings will root quickly in water.
arrowhead ivy
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- Botanical name: syngonium podophyllum
- Exposure to the sun: medium indirect light
- Soil type: Well-drained and dense
- Soil pH: Weakly acidic to neutral (6.0 to 7.0)
This easy-to-grow houseplant grows upright when young, but as the plant ages, its stems climb up moss poles and other structures and reach toward the sky. Arrowhead ivy, whose leaves are similar in size and shape to caladiums, does not require a dormant period in winter, making it a better houseplant. Pink varieties include those with spotted leaves and those with solid pink leaves. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
rose colored calathea
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- Botanical name: calathea roseopicta
- Exposure to the sun: bright indoor light
- Soil type: Moist and rich
- Soil pH: Weakly acidic to neutral (6.5 to 7.0)
Calathea painted with roses attracts attention. This tropical thriller's bold, rounded, deep green leaves are bursting with magenta-pink that fills the entire center of each leaf, depending on the variety. Other varieties boast pink stripes and veins. The underside of the leaf is a deep chestnut color and becomes even darker. Calathea, which comes from the rainforest, should be provided with a humid environment by misting or placing it near a humidifier.
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- Botanical name: Maranta Leuconeura
- Exposure to the sun: Medium to bright indirect light
- Soil type: Well-drained and dense
- Soil pH: Weakly acidic (5.5-6.0)
This prayer plant, named for its habit of folding its leaves at night as if clasping hands, is extremely popular for its beautiful leaf patterns. The large oval leaves are deep green with chartreuse variegation along the midrib and pink veins that curve toward the leaf tip. Provide a warm and humid environment. Prayer plants are sensitive to hard water, so feed them with filtered water if possible.
hawaiian tea plant
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- Botanical name: cordyline fruticosa
- Exposure to the sun: bright indirect light
- Soil type: Well-drained and dense
- Soil pH: Weakly acidic (6.0-6.5)
Cordyline's wide banded leaves are stained with color. From the cherry pink stripes of 'Tango' to the neatly trimmed 'Pink Edge', Cordyline adds drama to any environment, and its upright nature lends a structural element to interiors. With time and care, a ti plant can reach 10 feet tall, but it requires a larger container and typically grows up to about 3 feet indoors. Ti plants are thought to bring good luck and make great housewarming gifts.
chinese evergreen
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- Botanical name: aglaonema seed
- Sun exposure: Low to medium indirect light
- Soil type: Well-drained and dense
- Soil pH: Weakly acidic (5.5-6.5)
The pink stems of many Chinese evergreen varieties distinguish this plant from other houseplants. Some varieties boast pink-edged leaves, while others have leaves with bright pink spots. And some varieties have mostly pink leaves with green spots. All are very impressive and easy to grow. Chinese evergreens prefer small pots and only need to be repotted every two to three years.
nerve plant
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- Botanical name: Fittonia seed
- Exposure to the sun: Medium to bright indirect light
- Soil type: Well-drained and dense
- Soil pH: Weakly acidic (5.5-6.5)
These short-growing plants are very attractive due to their impressive variegation along the leaf veins, giving them their colloquial name, nerve plants. In addition to pink varieties, also look for nerve plants with red or white stripes. Nervous plants live in the tropics and benefit from humid environments. Try misting your plants regularly or growing them in a terrarium. Nervous plants remain compact and pair well with taller houseplants like dracaenas.
earth star bromeliad
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- Botanical name: Cryptanthus bivitatus
- Exposure to the sun: Medium to bright indoor light
- Soil type: Moist and drains well
- Soil pH: Acidic (5.0-6.0)
Earthstar bromeliads have compact, distinct star-shaped rosettes and a compact habit that allows them to be tucked just about anywhere. The hard, prickly leaves are striped with green and pink, and some varieties are red or yellow. Unlike other bromeliads that grow as epiphytes, Earthstar lives on the rainforest floor and forms a stronger root system than epiphytic species. They absorb water from the soil rather than from leaf cups, so they should be potted in a medium that retains moisture well.
madagascar dragon tree
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- Botanical name: Dracaena Marginata “Colorama”
- Exposure to the sun: From dark indoor light to bright indoor light
- Soil type: Moist, drains well, and has a rich flavor
- Soil pH: Weakly acidic (6.0-6.5)
Add a pop of color and flair to any room with the spiky leaves of dracaena. The aptly named dragon tree, which develops trunk-like trunks over time, makes a bold architectural statement. The leaf blades of 'Colorama' are narrow and feature bright pink stripes along the edges. This highly adaptable houseplant tolerates a variety of light conditions.
Echeveria
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- Botanical name: Echeveria seeds and hybrids
- Exposure to the sun: bright direct or indirect light
- Soil type: Porous and drains well
- Soil pH: Weakly acidic (5.5-6.5)
Succulents are the quintessential low-maintenance houseplants that offer endless colors and shapes. In this regard, Echeveria does not disappoint. Grown in compact rosettes, Echeveria's plump leaves come in a variety of colors, many of which have blue-green leaves with pink highlights for a dynamic color combination. After the soil dries out between waterings, water from the base of the plant to prevent water from pooling on the leaves.
string of colorful hearts
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- Botanical name: Ceropegia woody “Variegata”
- Exposure to the sun: bright direct or indirect light
- Soil type: Porous and drains well
- Soil pH: Acidic to neutral (5.0-7.0)
Its delightful heart-shaped leaves are strung with variegated hearts and are a unique mix of mottled grey-green, white and pink hues. Purplish-red stems add extra color to this gracefully draping plant, which cascades in long chains to form hanging baskets. This succulent can easily be grown indoors as long as it has good drainage and plenty of light.
rubber factory
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- Botanical name: Ficus elastica “Ruby”
- Exposure to the sun: Medium to bright indirect light
- Soil type: Well-drained and dense
- Soil pH: Weakly acidic to neutral (5.5 to 7.0)
One of the most popular houseplants for its large glossy leaves and bright colors, the 'Ruby' rubber plant is truly one of a kind. The waxy leaves can reach 10 to 15 inches each and bring plenty of drama to indoor gardens. Unlike many plants on this list, rubber plants are not very humidity selective, so they don't require a humidifier or regular misting, and can be easily grown under normal home conditions.
Triostar Stromante
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- Botanical name: Stromante Sanguinea “Trio Star” (or “Tricolor”)
- Exposure to the sun: bright indirect light
- Soil type: Well-drained and dense
- Soil pH: Weakly acidic (5.5-6.2)
The stunning foliage of this tropical beauty brings gorgeous color to your home. The upper surface of the thick, elongated leaves are irregularly variegated with green, pink, or cream-colored spots, and the lower surface is solid pink or chestnut with pink variegation. It is a difficult ornamental plant to grow because it likes moisture. Try growing it in a bathroom with a shower that you use regularly or near a humidifier.
anthurium
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- Botanical name: Anthurium andreanum
- Exposure to the sun: bright indirect light
- Soil type: Good drainage
- Soil pH: Weakly acidic (5.5-6.5)
Complement the pink foliage with the enchanting flowers of the anthurium. These elegant tropical “petals” are actually modified leaves called spathes that surround the upright spadix that contains the real flower. Each inflorescence lasts up to three months, and a healthy plant blooms twice a year, in spring and summer, and the color lasts for a long time.