9 Lovely Houseplants with Dreamlike Pink Foliage
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The color pink is known to be a calming color associated with inner peace, harmony, affection, femininity, and love. The plant kingdom offers an array of stunning pink foliage varieties that add a dreamy pop of color to any houseplant collection.
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Aglaonema
‘Pink Butterfly’ Aglaonemas are often vibrant and colorful, with strikingly patterned leaves.
Care
☼ Bright indirect sunlight is optimal and will help the plant produce beautiful pink spots on its leaves. If it is left in full sun, the leaves might burn.
♆ These plants prefer moderate waterings. They like to be kept moist during the spring and summer, but make sure the soil isn’t soggy. It can survive an occasional dry down.
The Aglaonema is moderately toxic to pets and humans. Ingestion will cause mouth and stomach irritation and possible vomiting.
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Rhoeo Spathacea
Also know as Moses in the Cradle, this plant is a perennial evergreen succulent with three-toned leaves of pink, green, and cream shades. It drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, and perfect for hanging!
Care
☼ They can grow in medium to bright sun or part shade.
♆ Oyster plants do require good soil drainage. It’s best to water them once per week and mist regularly with a spray bottle.
This plant can cause severe burning pain in the mouth and throat if ingested.
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Dracaena marginata
Madagascar dragon tree, also called red-edge dracaena, is one of the most popular houseplants around. It bears narrow green leaves banded in red or pink on top of slender stems.
Care
☼ Dragon Trees prefer bright indirect light, though they can adjust to medium to low levels of light. Keep them out of harsh direct sunlight, as too much of it can scorch their leaves.
♆ Let the plant dry out between waterings. Water thoroughly when the topsoil is dry, usually once a week.
The Dragon Tree is a slow grower. Indoors, the Dragon Tree can reach up to eight feet tall!
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Syngonium podophyllum “pink”
This stunning pink arrowhead shaped vining plant, native to the tropics of Central and South America, features shiny green leaves with hints of blush pink foliage and veins.
Care
☼ These plants do best in a position where they receive good light with no direct sunlight.
♆ Arrowheads are fairly thirsty houseplants, especially if they are planted in small containers. Bigger plants will need frequent watering than younger plants. The soil should be evenly moist, and between waterings wait for the soil to dry just a little before watering again.
The arrowhead plant is toxic to humans, dogs, and cats. It can cause mild stomach and mouth irritation.
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Stromanthe sanguinea
Native to the jungles of Brazil, this lush plant features elegant pointed green leaves splashed with pale green, cream, and pink on top and colored a deep pink, maroon, or magenta underneath.
Care
☼ A spot with bright, indirect light, will allow your plant to thrive while maximizing its coloring. To ensure even growth turn the plant once every two weeks, it likes to reach for the light.
♆ Keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering again. The plant may require less water in winter than in summer.
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Hypoestes phyllostachya
The polka dot plant is a cheery and beautiful little plant with brightly spotted leaves.
Care
☼ Bright, indirect light is ideal. If the plant isn’t colorful enough, consider a little direct sunlight, which should deepen the colors.
♆ These plants like a moderate amount of moisture in the soil at all times. Avoid letting the soil dry out, which can cause the foliage to wilt and the plant to struggle. But also never let the soil become soggy, which can cause root rot and kill a plant.
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Hoya carnosa variegata
Hoya’s are native to tropical rainforests in eastern Asia and Australia. They have thick, waxy leaves that trail freely making them perfect for hanging. The tricolor is known for its lush, pink and white variegated foliage and dainty, sweetly scented flowers.
Care
☼ This plant prefers bright indirect light and can even tolerate some full sun. Morning or evening sun is ideal. They can tolerate high temperatures.
♆ Though Hoya plants can withstand some drought, during the growing season they prefer a more consistent watering schedule. Allow the soil to dry out at least halfway before watering thoroughly.
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Fittonia albivenis
The Pink Nerve plant is a spreading evergreen perennial with delicately veined, deep-green leaves.
Care
☼ As a tropical plant it does well in full sunlight, preferring bright, indirect light. It will also thrive under flourescent lights. Nerve plants love high humidity which makes them a great terrarium plant!
♆ The nerve plant likes to stay moist with regular mistings. This plant tends to be a bit dramatic, don’t be alarmed if you find it has wilted and in poor shape, with water it should spring back to life.
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Pachyphytum Oviferum
This is an adorably rounded soft succulent with pinkish chubby pebble-like leaves covered with a thin layer of white powder that grows on the cliffs in Central Mexico.
Care
☼ This pink succulent tolerates high heat and intense sunlight, but not frosts. It can thrive in full or partial sunlight.
♆ Water infrequently, but deeply when the soil is fully dry. Succulents must have great drainage.
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