Plants with green leaves give your garden a certain feel of life and vibrancy. The ones with both green and red leaves give off quite a beautiful contrast that shines brightly through your space.
Are you looking for a new houseplant that has a touch with a touch of green and red leaves? There are tons of them with this characteristic for your selecting pleasure.
Below is an outline of some beautiful houseplants with green and red leaves that make great indoor plants, are non-problematic, and, of course, offer a fantastic visual delight.
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- Houseplants With Green And Red Leaves
- 1. Caladium
- 2. Solenostemon 'Pineapple' (Coleus 'Pineapple')
- 3. Anthurium (Anthurium Andraeanum)
- 4. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)
- 5. Red Leaf 'Begonias'
- 6. Ti Plant (Cordyline Fruiticosa)
- 7. Poinsettia (Euphorbia Pulcherrima)
- 8. Philodendron
- 9. Lipstick Echeveria (Echeveria Agavoides)
- 10. Paddle Plant (Kalanchoe Luciae)
- 11. Peperomia Perciliata
- 12. Red-Edged Dracena (Dracena Marginata 'Red-Edge)
- 13. Crosby's Prolific (Aloe 'Crosby's Prolific')
- 14. Red Veined Nerve Plant (Fittonia Verschaffeltii)
- 15. Red-Edged Peperomia (Peperomia Lusiifolia)
- 16. Croton ('Codiaeum Variegatum')
- 17. Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes Phyllostachya)
- 18. Red Air Plant (Tillandsia Abdita)
- 19. 'Confetti Blush' Freckle (Hypoestes Phyllostachya 'Confetti Blush')
- 20. Red Moon Cactus (Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii)
- 21. 'Revelation Maroon' Begonia (Begonia Rex-cultorum)
- 22. Saint Andrew's Cross (Crassula Capitella)
- 23. 'Juanita' Mosaic Plant (Fittonia Albivenis 'Juanita')
- What Are The Advantages Of Green Plants?
- Final Note
Houseplants With Green And Red Leaves
1. Caladium
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This plant has beautiful red and green leaves shaped like a heart with stunning pink, purple or white veins.
Caladium plants are nicknamed 'angel wings' because they, along with the foliage, are angelic.
It is possible to see them through their growing phases in pots all year. However, you must know they are to be provided with sufficient sunlight and warmth.
There are several cultivars of caladiums with green and red leaves. We have the Caladium Bicolor 'Florida Sweetheart,' with bold green leaves and red edges, the Caladium 'bombshell,' with robust red leaves and fat green margins, and the Caladium Bicolor 'Red Flash,' to mention just a few.
2. Solenostemon 'Pineapple' (Coleus 'Pineapple')
This plant has well-elongated lime-green leaves with an almost faint red margin. They make a great addition and a beautiful sight in your garden.
3. Anthurium (Anthurium Andraeanum)
- LIVE INDOOR PLANT: Bring home a beautiful flowering Anthurium for a tropical feel. These houseplants are lush and green with a pop of red bloom, improving room aesthetic and bring a focal point to home decor, office decor, and bedroom décor
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This native Western Mexico/Brazil plant transforms your space somewhat to the tropics.
For the Anthurium, it is best to grow them indoors in containers as they detest bright light but love increased humidity.
4. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)
- Aglaonema Plant Pot: Aglaonema Wishes Valentine is a beautiful house plant with colorful, distinctive leaves. The leaves, which are rose-pink in color, have dark green blotches randomly splashed in between to give them a unique look
- LIVE INDOOR PLANT: Bring home a beautiful Chinese Evergreen for a tropical feel. These houseplants are lush and green, ready to liven up any space. They also improve room aesthetic, bringing a focal point to any living room, office, and bedroom decor
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Some cultivars of the Chinese Evergreen plant have variegated red and green leaves. Examples of such are the Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora,' which has got rich red veins atop its green leaves; the Aglaonema 'Red Anjamani,' with big, red oval-shaped leaves and thin edges and Aglaonema 'Valentine' with eye-catching red leaves and speckled green coloration.
Talking about the Aglaonema 'Valentine,' they have been proven to be air-purifying plants by scrubbing benzene. It sits pretty amongst the list of fellow plants with the same quality, released by NASA.
They are native to Asian sub-tropics that prefer moderate watering, partial shade, and temperature levels not less than 65°F.
5. Red Leaf 'Begonias'
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Many gardeners are endeared to this plant's healthy and attractive foliage.
Red leaf Begonias are mostly grown indoors but would survive when grown outdoors, too, especially in tropical regions.
For best results, keep plants under a warm temperature as they cannot stand freezing temperatures.
6. Ti Plant (Cordyline Fruiticosa)
- Cordyline Red Sister Ti Plant Pot: Cordyline Red Sister Ti is a gorgeous evergreen shrubby plant that features linear, strap-like, glossy leaves in various color shades, such as burgundy, pink, and dark red. The plant's foliage grows in a spiral pattern.
- Tropical Plant Live Ti Live Plant Hawaiian Red Leaf Sister Cordyline Log 10 Inch Tall
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This plant is a perennial plant native to the South Pacific. Ti plant has been around and used as a houseplant for ages. They add color to your space with their green and red marked leaves. Often, you will have them spot cream edges.
This plant is so attractive that a lot of people in several cultures use them as decorative plants.
We cannot help but recommend the Cordyline Fruiticosa 'Firebrand,' they give off a tropical feel with their dark green and red leaves.
7. Poinsettia (Euphorbia Pulcherrima)
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This plant has wide varieties in its fold that spot red and green leaves. Cultivars like the Winter Rose Red, Leona Red, Hera Red, and Astro Red are highly recommended for bringing a tropical sensation to your space.
8. Philodendron
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A vital feature of this plant is its deep green, glossy leaves. They are shaped like a heart with a red spotted center and edges.
In growing the Philodendron, you will be doing the plant a lot of good if you place them to grow in a partly humid area.
9. Lipstick Echeveria (Echeveria Agavoides)
- Echeveria Agavoides Lipstick, a small evergreen succulent that would absolutely catch anyone's attention with its fleshy, pointed, bright green leaves with crimson tips. It also produce red flowers with yellow tips in Spring and early Summer. Each package contains one eye-catching and healthy 2/4 inches Agavoides Lipstick that will be carefully wrapped and shipped in a sturdy box to guarantee its safe arrival.
- Echeveria Agavoides is an evergreen succulent native to Mexico.
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This sun-loving succulent forms a unique rosette of robust and bright green leaves that bear appealing red tips.
You can maintain its bright red color by feeding it with lots of sunlight.
10. Paddle Plant (Kalanchoe Luciae)
- Grown, packaged and shipped exclusively by Wekiva Foliage. The flapjack succulent (Kalanchoe luciae) is also known as a paddle plant because of the paddle or clam-like shape of its leaves that form in rosette clusters. It's a striking house plant that doesn't require a lot of maintenance.
- KALANCHOE LUCIAE (Paddle Plant) 4" Pot Kalanchoe luciae is an attractive succulent, up to 2 feet (60 cm) tall, with grey-green to yellowish-green leaves with red margins. The leaves are fleshy, flat, rounded and arranged in rosettes. They are up to 6 inches (15 cm) long and up to 4 inches (10 cm) wide. In some cases, they will completely turn a vibrant red, especially with cool winter temperatures.
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The Paddle plant, with its well-rounded green leaves with brilliant streaks of red on the outside, is a worthy addition to this list of beautiful houseplants with red and green leaves.
You can keep the red color flaming bright if you ensure they enjoy lots of bright sunlight.
11. Peperomia Perciliata
This bright-looking cultivar from the Peperomia clan is in the form of small heart-shaped leaves of green and red hues that graciously contrast with bright red stems.
The plants are creeping ones and, as such, perfect for hanging baskets.
12. Red-Edged Dracena (Dracena Marginata 'Red-Edge)
- Dracaena Colorama Plant Pot: Dracaena Marginata Colorama is a beautiful, evergreen plant featuring upward-rising, strappy green and pink leaves. The vibrant foliage of the plant is ideal for adding a colorful look to your home or garden
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As the name connotes, this plant is green colored leaves with stunning red edges. They are better off growing under direct sunlight as bright light positively impacts their foliage.
13. Crosby's Prolific (Aloe 'Crosby's Prolific')
Crosby's Prolific is in the form of a rosette of dark green foliage with beautifully speckled skin. The red shines even brighter when the plant is grown under full sun.
14. Red Veined Nerve Plant (Fittonia Verschaffeltii)
Go for the cultivars of this plant with dark prominent leaves and green veins. You can get the best out of this unique color combination by giving the plant sufficient direct sunlight.
15. Red-Edged Peperomia (Peperomia Lusiifolia)
The Red-edged peperomia is a spoon-shaped plant with deep green shiny leaves beautifully seated in red edges.
An added advantage of this plant is that it can be quickly grown and maintained by almost anyone.
Red-edged peperomia would look perfect in either pots or hanging baskets.
16. Croton ('Codiaeum Variegatum')
- Likes indirect light
- This colorful beauty is one of the smaller members of the croton family, making it an ideal houseplant. It thrives in warm places, so keep it away from drafty windows.
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Several cultivars of this plant bear rich red and green hues on the leaves. We recommend the 'Bush on Fire' or 'Mammy' for a beautiful coloration of your garden space.
17. Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes Phyllostachya)
- [BEAUTIFUL LEAVES] Hypoestes phyllostachya, also known as the polka-dot-plant, has beautiful tri-colored leaves that accentuate green coloring all around. Leaves are thin and smooth and may have white, red, and pink base colors.
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This list would have been incomplete without the mention of the Polka Dot plant. It portrays the elegance and vibrancy a plant with a fusion of red and green leaves should have.
You will find the red color beautifully splattered around the green leaves.
18. Red Air Plant (Tillandsia Abdita)
We are so much in love with this well-aligned rosette of leaves bearing red and green hues. There are also different cultivars in various colors that make perfect decorative pieces.
19. 'Confetti Blush' Freckle (Hypoestes Phyllostachya 'Confetti Blush')
This delicate-looking perennial herb has got narrow, green leaves that have red and other pink spots on top. They are native to Southeast Asia, Madagascar, and South Africa.
Confetti Blush, under the right conditions, will attain an overall plant size of 12 inches. The right conditions include well-draining soil that is moist but not overly wet, moderate watering, and equal exposure to partial sun and shade.
20. Red Moon Cactus (Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii)
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The red moon Cactus makes a great show when placed on window sills. The bright red color of this perennial cactus is a result of its lack of Chlorophyll.
They are native to Paraguay, Bolivia (desert), Argentina, and Brazil.
This plant prefers full sun to partial shade conditions. With that and light watering, that is, only when you notice that the soil is dry, they can attain an overall size of about 6 inches.
The best care practice for this plant is to see that they are not soggy, as water retention might lead to root rot.
If the red moon cactus will be used as a window sill plant, place it on windows that the morning sun shines in through. Please note that direct sunlight will lead to plant burn.
21. 'Revelation Maroon' Begonia (Begonia Rex-cultorum)
- Among the various types of begonias, Begonia rex is one of the most beautiful and dramatic plants. Sometimes called painted-leaf begonias or fancy-leaf begonias, these plants are known for their variegated leaves.
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This hybrid trailing annuals are on this list primarily because they fit the bill perfectly. They have got deep, rich burgundy colored leaves with shiny green veins.
The plants are native to Northeastern India/China. They prefer partial to total sun exposure and require moderate to heavy watering when needed.
As with most trailing plants, they would look good in containers or hanging baskets.
Revelation Maroons have an overall plant size of about 30 inches.
22. Saint Andrew's Cross (Crassula Capitella)
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A radiant plant with branch succulents that bear leaves that go from green to red, springing forth like a propeller.
The plant is native to Southern Africa. They appreciate full sun to partial shade conditions.
With the Saint Andrew's Cross, you do not need heavy or even moderate watering. All that is required of you is to water sparsely anytime the soil is dry.
Place plants in hanging baskets or containers with adequate drainage capacity to keep plants from becoming soggy.
23. 'Juanita' Mosaic Plant (Fittonia Albivenis 'Juanita')
- This plant enjoys low-moderate light and is a perennial.
- Easy to grow house plant
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It is only fair that we save the last spot for this herbaceous perennial plant, native to Columbia, Brazil, Bolivia, and some other places.
The Juanita has some red streaks on its evergreen leaves. They prefer being grown under partial shade conditions in well-draining loamy soil.
Furthermore, please see that temperature levels stay at least 65°F or higher and increase humidity too.
The Juanita is perfect if you want to infuse some green and red foliage into your collection.
What Are The Advantages Of Green Plants?
Green plants expunge carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and produce life's much-needed oxygen. They are also radiant-looking plants that add a great dose of vibrancy to your gardens.
Green plants also can make their food through a process known as photosynthesis.
In summary, green plants are essential not just to us but to the environment as well.
Final Note
Bask in the euphoria of the gorgeous plants on our list of the best houseplants with green and red leaves. They are sure to add a colorful hue to your garden space.
With their stunning look and the tropical sensation they bring, they are indeed just what you need to pump in some life in your garden.
