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47 Stunning Plants With Red and Green Leaves We Love

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Published on 03/05/24
Red aglaonema or Chinese evergreen plant with pink and green leaves in light blue pot

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Looking to add a pop of color to your houseplant collection? Plants with red and green leaves are a great place to start. With the proper care, certain succulents, tropical plants, and other favorite indoor growers will develop beautiful red foliage that stands out among the green. Best of all, many of them are adaptable to a range of conditions and easy to keep happy.

Here are 47 colorful houseplants with red and green leaves to consider for your home.

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    Philodendron 'Imperial Red'

    overhead view of philodendron imperial red with red and golden heart shaped leaves in center and green outer leaves

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    The leaves of this striking, self-heading philodendron unfurl bright red, then shift to a coppery color before turning bright green.

    • Name: Philodendron imperial red (Philodendron erubescens 'Imperial Red')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the soil surface begins to dry out
    • Mature Size: 2-3 ft. tall and wide
    • Difficulty: Needy
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    Burgundy Rubber Tree

    Burgundy Rubber Tree plant

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    A tall, fast-growing specimen, burgundy rubber plant is named for the dark red tones in its new growth and on the undersides of its leaves.

    • Name: Burgundy rubber plant (Ficus elastica 'Burgundy')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: Keep soil consistently moist
    • Mature Size: Up to 6 ft. tall
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Red King Aglaonema

    red Chinese evergreen

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    Easy-growing red king aglaonema, also called Chinese evergreen, adds deep pink or red color to any houseplant collection.

    • Name: Red king aglaonema (Aglaonema 'Red King')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the soil surface begins to dry out
    • Mature Size: 1–3 ft. tall and wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Philodendron 'Moonlight'

    philodendron moonlight plant with dark green outer leaves, light green inner leaves, and a red center

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    Also called lime philodendron for its bright, yellow-green young leaves, this plant's new growth is encased in red cataphylls that provide an appealing contrast.

    • Name: Philodendron moonlight (Philodendron 'Moonlight')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the top inch of soil has dried out
    • Mature Size: 1-2 ft. tall and wide
    • Difficulty: Needy
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    Tradescantia Nanouk

    tradescantia nanouk with pink, green, and white leaves in gray pot in white macrame hanger against white background

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    A trendy cousin of the ubiquitous spiderwort, tradescantia nanouk's leaves sport stripes of green, cream, and deep pink.

    • Name: Tradescantia nanouk (Tradescantia albiflora 'Nanouk')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the top inch of soil has dried out
    • Mature Size: 2 ft. tall
    • Difficulty: Needy
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    Triostar Stromanthe

    triostar stromanthe

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    This member of the prayer plant family is known for its white, green, and red coloration. It grows best in high humidity.

    • Name: Triostar stromanthe (Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the top inch of soil has dried out
    • Mature Size: 2-3 ft. tall
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Red Twist Peperomia

    Red twist Peperomia (Peperomia verticillata) in a terracotta pot.

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    Also called red log peperomia, this unique variety has deep red stems and ovate green leaves tinged with red on their undersides.

    • Name: Red twist peperomia (Peperomia verticillata)
    • Light: Medium to bright indirect
    • Water: When top half of the soil has dried out
    • Mature Size: 12 in. tall, 6-8 in. wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Red Fittonia

    red-fittonia-house-plant.jpg

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    Red fittonia, or nerve plant, is known for its web of thin red veins on small green leaves. Try growing this humidity-loving specimen in a terrarium.

    • Name: Red fittonia (Fittonia albivensis verschaffeltii)
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: Keep soil evenly moist
    • Mature Size: 3–6 in. tall, 12-18 in. wide
    • Difficulty: Needy
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    Rojo Congo Philodendron

    Rojo congo philodendron growing indoors on a white shelf.

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    This impressive self-heading philodendron's lush, glossy green leaves unfurl with a deep red color on burgundy stems.

    • Name: Rojo Congo philodendron (Philodendron tatei 'Rojo Congo')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the top half of the soil has dried out
    • Mature Size: 2-3 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide
    • Difficulty: Needy
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    Lady Valentine Aglaonema

    red aglaonema with other plants in background

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    This Chinese evergreen cultivar offers lush tropical foliage splashed with deep pink or red.

    • Name: Lady valentine aglaonema (Aglaonema 'Lady Valentine')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the soil surface begins to dry out
    • Mature Size: 1–3 ft. tall and wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Red Caladium

    Growing Caladium

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    This humidity-loving species with arrowhead-shaped, multicolored leaves includes many red cultivars, like 'Creamsicle', 'Brandywine', and 'Red Flash'.

    • Name: Red caladium (Caladium bicolor)
    • Light: Medium to bright indirect
    • Water: Keep soil evenly moist
    • Mature Size: 12–30 in. tall, 12–24 in. wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Red Anthurium

    vase of anthurium flowers

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    These tropical plants are known for their wavy green leaves and bright red, petal-like spathes that surround each inflorescence.

    • Name: Red anthurium (Anthurium spp.)
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the soil surface has begun to dry out
    • Mature Size: 12-18 in. tall, 9- to 12-inch wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Madagascar Dragon Tree

    close up of Madagascar dragon tree plants with spiny green leaves with pink edges

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    Though it's slow-growing, this tropical plant with pink-edged, swordlike leaves can make an excellent statement plant at maturity.

    • Name: Madagascar dragon tree
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the top half of the soil has dried out
    • Mature Size: Up to 6 ft. tall indoors
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Ti Plant

    pink purple ti plant against brown backgroung

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    Also called good luck plant, this humidity-loving Hawaiian tropical's leaves can be red, pink, purple, or green.

    • Name: Ti plant (Cordyline fruticosa)
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: Keep soil consistently moist
    • Mature Size: 2-10 ft. tall, 3–4 ft. wide
    • Difficulty: Easy
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    Ripple Red Peperomia

    Peperomia caperata 'Luna Red' growing outdoors.

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    The uniquely textured leaves of this peperomia cultivar are deep burgundy, with red stems and pale green flower spikes.

    • Name: Ripple red peperomia (Peperomia caperata 'Ripple Red')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the top inch of soil has dried out
    • Mature Size: 8 in. tall and wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Croton

    closeup of red, green, and yellow croton plants

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    Colorful crotons are beloved for their leaves splashed with colors like red, green, orange, yellow, brown, and pink. Note that inconsistent moisture, lack of humidity or light, and changing conditions can cause leaf drop.

    • Name: Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: Keep soil evenly moist
    • Mature Size: 3–8 ft. tall, 3–6 ft. wide
    • Difficulty: Needy
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    Black Cardinal Philodendron

    Philodendron black cardinal in a white studded pot against a white wall.

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    This self-heading philodendron's large, oval-shaped green leaves grow on deep red stems.

    • Name: Black cardinal philodendron (Philodendron erubescens 'Black Cardinal')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the top inch of soil has dried out
    • Mature Size: Up to 4 ft. tall indoors
    • Difficulty: Needy
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    Red Polka Dot Plant

    Polka Dot Plant

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    The 'Carmina' cultivar of this colorful, humidity-loving plant is known for having splashes of bright red on its small, dark green leaves.

    • Name: Red polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Carmina')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the top of the soil has dried out
    • Mature Size: 1-2 ft. tall and wide
    • Difficulty: Easy
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    Painted Echeveria

    Echeveria nodulosa - painted Echeveria.

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    Give painted echeveria several hours of bright, direct sunlight per day to keep its signature red stripes bright. In winter, plants will benefit from a grow light.

    • Name: Painted echeveria (Echeveria nodulosa)
    • Light: Bright direct
    • Water: When the soil has completely dried out
    • Mature Size: 2-24 in. tall, 2-12 in. wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Rex Begonia

    closeup of a rex begonia

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    These colorful begonias are prized for their red, green, purple, or silver leaves. Give them lots of indirect light and moderate humidity to help them thrive.

    • Name: Rex begonia (Begonia rex-cultorum)
    • Light: Medium to bright indirect
    • Water: When the soil surface has begun to dry out
    • Mature Size: 12-18 in. tall and wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Tricolor Rubber Plant

    Variegated rubber tree (Ficus elastica) in a basket against a pale background

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    One of several variegated rubber plants, 'Tricolor' offers cream-colored foliage splashed with light and dark green, with new leaves emerging dark pink or red before fading to their mature color.

    • Name: Tricolor rubber plant (Ficus elastica 'Tricolor')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the top two inches of soil have dried out
    • Mature Size: Up to 6 ft. tall
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Iron Cross Oxalis

    How to grow oxalis

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    Oxalis plants are available in a variety of shades of green, red, and purple. Look for 'Iron Cross', which sports lime green leaves with maroon centers.

    • Name: Iron cross oxalis (Oxalis tetraphylla 'Iron Cross')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the top two inches of soil have dried out
    • Mature Size: 2-18 in. tall
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Red Prayer Plant

    maranta tricolor

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    With elegant rounded leaves marked with red stripes against dark and light green, red prayer plants are some of the prettiest with red and green foliage. Keep them in a bathroom for extra humidity.

    • Name: Red prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura)
    • Light: Medium to bright indirect
    • Water: When the soil surface has just begun to dry out
    • Mature Size: 6–12 in. tall and wide
    • Difficulty: Needy
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    Calathea Fasciata

    Closeup of calathea fasciata leaves

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    Cousins to prayer plants, calatheas make another great option for a steamy bathroom with an east or north-facing window. This species has deep red undersides to its leaves.

    • Name: Calathea fasciata (Goeppertia fasciata syn. Calathea fasciata)
    • Light: Medium to bright indirect
    • Water: When the top inch of soil has dried out
    • Mature Size: Up to 20 in. tall
    • Difficulty: Needy
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    Pitcher plant

    nepenthes/monkey jar plant with green leaves and red cups

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    Carnivorous plants like pitcher plants eat by capturing insects. Cultivars like 'Bloody Mary' and 'Red Beauty' sport red pitchers and green leaves.

    • Name: Pitcher plant (Nepenthes spp.)
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When soil surface has begun to dry out (use rainwater or distilled water)
    • Mature Size: 6-36 in. long (varies by species)
    • Difficulty: Needy
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    Calathea Dottie

    Calathea roseopicta dottie

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    This unique calathea's oval-shaped leaves are edged with feathery areas of pale to dark pink that appear almost red.

    • Name: Calathea dottie (Calathea roseopicta 'Dottie')
    • Light: Medium to bright indirect
    • Water: When the top inch of soil has dried out
    • Mature Size: 18 in. tall
    • Difficulty: Needy
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    Calathea 'Rosy'

    calathea rosy

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    Another striking pink calathea, calathea rosy's leaves are mostly pink, with dark green edging and a red vein running down the center.

    • Name: Calathea rosy (Calathea roseopicta 'Rosy')
    • Light: Medium to bright indirect
    • Water: When the top inch of soil has dried out
    • Mature Size: 18 in. tall
    • Difficulty: Needy
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    Peperomia 'Rosso'

    peperomia rosso plant with pointed green leaves with bright red undersides in ceramic plant pot

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    One of the prettiest red and green plants is this peperomia cultivar, which sports bright red undersides to its slightly succulent green leaves.

    • Name: Peperomia rosso (Peperomia caperata 'Rosso')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the top inch of soil has dried out
    • Mature Size: 8 in. tall and wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Philodendron 'Royal Queen'

    Deep purple foliage on a philodendron royal queen

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    The leaves of this dramatic philodendron unfurl with a deep burgundy color, then turn almost black before fading to dark green as they mature.

    • Name: Philodendron royal queen (Philodendron 'Royal Queen')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the soil surface has begun to dry out
    • Mature Size: 4 ft. tall
    • Difficulty: Needy
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    Polka Dot Begonia

    polka dot begonia

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    These gorgeous begonias reward careful attention to their care and conditions with wing-shaped green leaves spangled with white polka dots and red undersides.

    • Name: Polka dot begonia (Begonia maculata)
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the top inch of soil has dried out
    • Mature Size: 24-36 in. tall, 12-18 in. wide
    • Difficulty: Needy
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    Krimson Princess Hoya

    Hoya carnosa krimson princess against a blue background.

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    Give this hoya cultivar lots of bright, indirect light to make its white, green, and red variegation stand out.

    • Name: Krimson princess hoya (Hoya carnosa 'Rubra')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the soil has completely dried out
    • Mature Size: 12-18 in. tall, 30-36 in. wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Hoya Rosita

    Hoya rosita in a white pot.

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    This rare hybrid hoya is known for its long, pointed leaves, which turn red when stressed by lots of bright, indirect light.

    • Name: Hoya rosita (Hoya wayetii x tsangii)
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the soil has completely dried out
    • Mature Size: 12-18 in. tall, 30-36 in. wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Philodendron Micans

    Philodendron micans vines with deep green velvety leaves in white pot

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    The velvety, heart-shaped leaves of philodendron micans take on a reddish, coppery tone when given enough light.

    • Name: Philodendron micans
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the top two inches of soil have dried out
    • Mature Size: 8 in. tall, 24 in. long 
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Pink Syngonium

    pink arrowhead plant in white pot on wooden chair

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    This colorful arrowhead vine sports large, heart-shaped light green leaves that develop shades of pink and coppery red with sufficient light.

    • Name: Pink syngonium (Syngonium 'Neon Robusta')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When top inch of soil has dried out
    • Mature Size: 3–6 ft. tall, 1–2 ft. wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Alocasia Red Secret

    alocasia cuprea 'red secret' in orange plant pot on table with gray background

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    Jewel alocasias like this one are known for their compact size and attractive colors. This one offers striped green leaves with deep burgundy undersides.

    • Name: Alocasia red secret (Alocasia cuprea 'Red Secret')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry
    • Mature Size: 12-18 in. tall
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Tricolor Fern

    red and green tricolor fern held up by arm with light skin tone in front of white background

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    Add color to a lower-light spot with this compact fern, whose glossy fronds grow in shades of green, red, and copper. More light will make the coloring brighter.

    • Name: Tricolor fern (Pteris quadriaurita 'Tricolor')
    • Light: Medium to bright indirect
    • Water: When soil surface has just begun to dry out
    • Mature Size: 2 ft. tall and wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Red Pagoda Jade Plant

    crassula succulent
    Beautiful flame-red succulent, Crassula

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    Give this stunning jade cultivar lots of direct sunlight in a south-facing or west-facing window to keep its fiery color bright.

    • Name: Red pagoda jade plant (Crassula capitella 'Red Pagoda')
    • Light: Bright indirect or direct sunlight
    • Water: When the soil has completely dried out
    • Mature Size: 6 in. tall, 18 in. wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Hen and Chicks

    Green and pink mass of hens and chicks plants.

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    Several varieties of this low-growing, hardy succulent offer red foliage, especially with lots of light. Look for cultivars like 'Red Rubin', 'Ruby Heart', and 'Red West'.

    • Name: Hen and chicks (Sempervivum tectorum)
    • Light: Direct sunlight
    • Water: When the soil has completely dried out
    • Mature Size: 3-6 in. tall, 6-12 in. wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Jelly Bean Plant

    Close up of jelly bean succulent (Sedum rubrotinctum) with bright red leaves.

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    With several hours of full sun outdoors or direct sunlight indoors, these cute, drought-tolerant succulents will develop red tips on their shiny, bean-shaped green leaves.

    • Name: Jelly bean plant (Sedum rubrotinctum)
    • Light: Direct sunlight
    • Water: When the soil has completely dried out
    • Mature Size: 6-12 in. tall
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Flapjack Plant

    kalanchoe thyrsiflora with paddle-shaped light green leaves with red edges

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    Flapjack plant's wide, paddle-shaped succulent leaves will develop distinctive red edges when exposed to several hours of direct sun each day.

    • Name: Flapjack plant (Kalanchoe luciae)
    • Light: Direct sunlight
    • Water: When soil has completely dried out
    • Mature Size: 1-2 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Venus Flytrap

    closeup of pink and green venus flytrap plant in pink pot with soil on white background

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    Recreate the boggy conditions of this carnivorous plant's native habitat by bottom watering with rainwater or distilled water to keep it healthy.

    • Name: Venus flytrap
    • Light: Bright indirect or direct sunlight
    • Water: Keep soil consistently moist
    • Mature Size: 6-12 in. tall, 6-9 in. wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Bromeliad

    bromeliad

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    The bromeliad family includes a wide variety of genera and species, many of which have colorful red bracts against long, shiny green leaves. Keep the central cup filled with water in dry environments.

    • Name: Bromeliad (Bromeliaceae)
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the top two inches of soil has dried out
    • Mature Size: Varies by species
    • Difficulty: Needy
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    Coleus

    coleus plant

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    These colorful, easy-growing bedding plants can be grown indoors or outdoors. Bring them inside before the first frost to grow them as houseplants year-round.

    • Name: Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides)
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the top of the soil has dried out
    • Mature Size: 6-36 in. tall and wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Poinsettia

    poinsettias

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    Native to Mexico, these plants offer holiday cheer with their green leaves and star-shaped, bright red bracts. However, maintaining them to rebloom next year is challenging indoors.

    • Name: Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
    • Light: Bright, indirect light
    • Water: When the soil surface has dried out
    • Mature Size: 2-3 ft. tall indoors
    • Difficulty: Needy
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    Rhoeo 'Tricolor'

    Rhoeo tricolor

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    Also known as Rhoeo 'Tricolor', this colorful spiderwort is striped with pale pink and light green, with dark pink leaf undersides.

    • Name: Oyster plant (Tradescantia spathaea)
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When top two inches of soil have dried out
    • Mature Size: 6–12 in. tall, 12–24 in. wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Red Star Bromeliad

    Cryptanthus plant

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    Also called earth stars, these lush bromeliads feature lance-shaped leaves striped with dark green and shades of red ranging from burgundy to bright pink. Keep the central cup filled with water.

    • Name: Red star bromeliad (Cryptanthus bivittatus)
    • Light: Medium to bright indirect
    • Water: When soil surface has begun to dry out
    • Mature Size: 3-6 in. tall, 4-8 in. wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance
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    Peperomia Jelly

    peperomia jelly

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    Give this variegated peperomia cultivar enough light, and its cream and green leaves will develop red edges. Another cultivar, 'Ginny', can develop similar coloration.

    • Name: Peperomia jelly (Peperomia clusiifolia 'Jelly')
    • Light: Bright indirect
    • Water: When the top inch of soil has dried out
    • Mature Size: 6–12 in. tall, 6–12 in. wide
    • Difficulty: Low maintenance