Are you looking for houseplants that will add colour to your indoor garden space? You can choose houseplants depending on what you want to achieve.
There is an inevitable colour trend among the houseplant community that frequents popular social media sites – lots of green. Since most houseplants are tropical foliage, green is the most common colour.
Luckily, green is not the only colour to choose from for houseplants. Bright pops offer some more creativity.
Several species and cultivars of houseplants display bright tones in their leaves and blooms. Place any of these colourful houseplants in a prominent area of your home so that you can enjoy the best of their colours.
Calla Lily
Calla lilies are hybridised from Zantedeschia arums. They overgrow and produce a wide array of colourful blooms. You just need to water them once a week and fertilise them once a month. They instantly brighten up any sunny window.
Your calla lily will flower for around 8 weeks, filling your home with colour. Afterwards, you can place them in a cool place until spring. Once watered, they will be revived to bloom again.
African Violet
African violets may be delicate, but they aren’t. With a bit of water and a dusty corner, these houseplant favourites can survive but are very hardy plants. They have lovely fluffy leaves and flowers in violet, purple, pink and white shades.
Tanzania and Kenya are still home to the original Saintpaulia species, which grows in shaded areas between rocks and trees.
Many hybrids of these unique plants are available worldwide, and they are now classified within the Streptocarpus genus, which is part of the Streptocarpus.
If water is from the bottom to avoid droppings on the leaves, African violets bloom throughout the year, adding a splash of colour throughout the cooler months.
Flaming Katy
Flaming Katy or Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is a plant with bright flowers like pinks, oranges, yellows, and long-lasting reds.
To produce blooms, these succulents need bright sunlight and little water. They are explicitly bred as houseplants because they are so low maintenance.
Christmas Cactus
When most other flowers are dormant in the Christmas season, the Christmas cactus blooms in vibrant colours that will brighten anyone’s day. This plant has a cascading nature that makes it extra unique, with leaves falling gracefully over the edge of pots or hanging baskets and flowers forming at the end.
As epiphytes in tropical rainforests, Schlumbergera requires a different approach to care than cacti in the desert, as they grow in the shade of trees.
The best way to achieve this is to duplicate its natural environment inside. Just ensure the soil is well-draining, high humidity, and regular watering.
Begonia
A houseplant’s most important quality is its ability to grow in the shade, making begonias a popular choice.
If you want stunning colours, look for Begonia bowerae varieties like ‘Tiger’ and ‘Rubra’ with patterned leaf colours. It is also possible to plant the most famous King Begonia (Begonia rex) with its large, dark green leaves with white, pink and purple stripes. The Polka Dot Begonia (Begonia maculata) is also a stunning spotty plant.
Many varieties of begonias also bloom, with flowers in pink, white, red, and various other colours to brighten up your summer garden.
Guzmania
Known for their colourful spiked flower bracts, the Guzmania family of bromeliads has become increasingly popular as houseplants.
They are tropical epiphytes that grow in South America. While they certainly look complicated, they are incredibly easy to maintain.
Once you have a single Guzmania plant, filling your home with colour is easy since they often produce pups that can be repotted. They prefer moderate humidity and filtered or distilled water over tap water.
The blooms of this plant are well worth the wait, not only for their vibrant colour but also for their interesting shapes.
Anthurium
Some anthuriums come in bright flat colours, and others come in a combination of multiple ones that blend to make beautiful patterns. Anthuriums have returned with waxy spathes in the most intriguing colours in recent years.
These easy-to-care-for houseplants come from tropical rainforests in South America.
It is easy to grow this plant and flowers throughout the year, with a little break in the winter. Each bloom lasts about 2-3 months, surrounded by heart-shaped leaves that add to its ornamental value.
Calathea
If you love foliage and want to add colour to your home, don’t miss out on calathea plants. This genus features striking leaves in two tones of green and pink, cream and green with pink tinges, or even two-tone greens.
Despite its complex appearance, its care requirements are similar to those of most tropical houseplants. Since calatheas are native to Central and South America and grow under trees in tropical jungles, they need bright indirect light, warm temperatures, and high humidity.
When other plants are not blooming, these leafy plants greatly contrast their green foliage.
Chinese Evergreen
It is believed that leafy Aglaonema plants bring prosperity to households and are a popular luck plant in Asia. As a colourful contrast to plain green plants, they are popular as indoor plants because they come in various colours and combinations.
They produce flowers in spadixes, like peace lilies, that are often removed to prolong the plant’s life. Variegations range from red, pink, silver and maroon to green in dark to lime.
In addition to their striking appearance, these plants are easy to look after. Give them the basics, and your household could benefit as well.
Cyclamen
During autumn and winter, there’s something special about stunning cyclamens, which come in blue, white, pink and red. The petals stand back, almost as though they’re about to take flight.
Due to their Mediterranean climate with cool, damp winters, cyclamens love cool temperatures and humidity. In hot, dry summers, they go dormant. The leaves will yellow and fall off, but don’t worry – the tubers beneath the soil will rest until it is time to sprout again.
Keep them cool and dry now, and they will provide more foliage and flowers for years.
Lucky Bamboo
As a container plant, this plant is one of the most popular. It grows best in bright spaces with little direct sunlight and little watering. Let its soil dry out between waterings. Lucky bamboo is not a bamboo plant at all despite resembling bamboo at first glance. Lucky bamboo is usually grown in water, but once roots have formed, it’s better planted in soil. The talisman has roots in feng shui, and it is traditionally given as a gift to promote good luck, good fortune, love, health, and growth.
Aloe Vera
Aloe prefers a spot with no direct light. If you are not in the office, place it on a shelf next to your desk or bedside table. Water it every one to two weeks for optimal growth. As it stores water in its leaves, aloe vera prefers hot and arid climates the most. This plant grows slowly, so it does not require frequent repotting. Using it you can also make many skincare products with it, including moisturisers and sunburn lotions. Nevertheless, you should consult your doctor before using aloe vera medically.
Plants are magical, beautiful and complete in variety and purposes. We all love the smells of roses and the colours of a peony. Even if you are not the best at caring for plants, you can create a little jungle in your home with enough determination and practice. If you need a little help, know that you can always consult with professional gardeners.
