Yes, pink plants beyond the usual flowering plants exist. If you’re recently taken a knack for gardening or are just pink-obsessed, these beautiful pink plants are perfect choices to instantly brighten up your space. Best part? They’re mostly gardening newbie-friendly!
Mosaic plant
Fittonia albivenis, also known as the mosaic plant, got its nickname from the multiple veins on its leaves that look like a stained-glass window. Also called the nerve plant, this trailing plant boasts contrasting colors in its veins: green, pink, and white. It thrives in indoor spaces (even if the light source is just from fluorescent lights) and it’s commonly used in terrariums or bottles.
How to take care of it: Keep it away from direct sunlight and always keep the soil moist. Water when the soil is starting to feel dry.
Polka dot plant
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Polka dot plants would remind you of freckles but instead of light brown, its spots come in white, red, or pink. This plant loves indirect light and gives its best colors in low light. In its natural habitat, polka dot plants can grow up to 3 feet but they tend to stay small when grown indoors. It makes the perfect indoor plant, especially for terrariums.
How to take care of it: Polka dot plants thrive in humid conditions. Place its pot on a tray with water and pebbles or just mist its leaves.
Triostar Stromanthe
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The triostar stromanthe is a tropical plant that has streaks of vibrant pink on its leaves. It would love Philippine weather; it thrives in hot and humid climates! Being a member of the prayer plant family, its leaves also fold at night. Stromanthes are also an ideal indoor plant and it will grow in indirect sunlight.
How to take care of it: Don’t give it too much direct sunlight to avoid the leaves from burning. Stromanthes require a lot of nurturing. Always keep its soil moist and allow an inch of the soil to dry before re-watering.
Succulents
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Succulents are a staple for newbie plant parents because they are low-maintenance. There are plenty of pink succulents but echeverias are the easiest to care for. You’ve probably seen this type of succulent everywhere and it’s known for having a unique rose-like pattern. They thrive even when neglected so whether you have a green thumb or not, it’s a plant you’ll love.
How to take care of it: Like most succulents, they don’t require a lot of water. Wait for the soil to completely dry out before you water them again, and make sure its pot has a drainage hole.
Cordyline
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Cordylines are native to Southeast Asian countries known for their spear-like leaves. It has many varieties but the “Red Sister” is the most popular one that boasts of fuchsia-colored leaves. You can also see white, yellow, purple, and purplish-red leaves in its other kinds. It’s another plant that’s ideal for growing indoors.
How to take care of it: Cordylines can grow up to 3 to 4 feet so ensure they’re well-trimmed especially when you’re growing them indoors. They need bright light but not direct sunlight, and always keep their soil moist.
Tradescantia Tricolor
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Tradescantia Tricolor is a kind of Wandering Jew plant that’s simply hard to miss. Their beautiful pastel pink leaves grow into vines, which makes them a perfect hanging plant you can decorate with macramé planters. In fact, they’re ideal for hanging containers. They’re not difficult to care for at all – tradescantias are one of the easiest house plants to grow.
How to take care of it: Tradescantias love bright indirect light. Keeping them in low light causes its leaves to fade. For watering, keep its soil moist and water them weekly during summer.
Caladium
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With its heart-shaped leaves and color, caladiums are also known as the heart of Jesus, elephant ear, or angel wings plant. It’s known to have different shades of red, white, pink, cream, and green on its leaves. But be careful though; caladiums can be skin irritants and can also be poisonous when ingested. “Pink Beauty” is one of its varieties and they’re very low maintenance.
How to take care of it: Wait until the soil is dry before watering.
Krimson Queen
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The Krimson Queen is a type of hoya carnosa plant, which is under the wax plant family. It’s got thick green leaves that have pops of pastel pink or white on its center. The leaves grow into vines, which make them another perfect hanging plant. They’re also pet-friendly!
How to take care of it: Krimson queens are tolerant of drought. Before you water them, make sure at least 1-2 inches of the soil are already dry.
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