Potted House Plants With Orange Buds

Tropical

• Lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus) is an 8-inch tall tropical plant with a spread of 36 inches. This member of the Gesneriaceae family has a moderate growth rate and enjoys a humid, warm environment with moderate amounts of water. Several species of the lipstick plant produce orange-red buds including Aeschynanthus parasiticus, Aeschynanthus longicaulis and Aeschynanthus hildebrandii. Flamingo flower (Anthurium andraeanum "Tailflower") is a perennial tropical herbaceous plant cultivated as a container plant. This Araceae family plant grows to heights of 2 to 3 feet with a slow rate of growth. A year-round bloomer, flamingo flower comes in an assortment of colors like pink, white and salmon.

Evergreen

• Kaffir lily (Clivia miniata) is a native South African evergreen plant. This hardy houseplant withstands rough conditions and grows up to 18 inches in height. Kaffir lily typically takes three to five years for the first blossom to appear. Orange buds open to unveil multiple trumpet-shaped orange flowers with yellow centers. Goldfish plant (Columea) is a trailing houseplant with dark green ovate to elliptic evergreen foliage. This Gesneriaceae family member thrives on bright to moderate lighting with a humid, average to warm climate. Orange buds adorn the goldfish plant and blossom into small clusters of tubular flowers in hues of red, yellow and orange.

Succulent

• Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) is a hardy succulent plant grown as a low-maintenance houseplant. This Crassulaceae family plant grows to heights of 4 to 6 inches and forms orange buds. Kalanchoe is a drought-resistant plant that requires high levels of light and fast-draining soils. Cape aloe (Aloe ferox) is an erect, stiff herbaceous evergreen succulent grown as a container plant. This Asphodelaceae family member grows up to 6 feet in height with arching stems. Orange buds transform into 1-inch long tubular orange-red to orange-yellow blossoms during the winter.

Deciduous

• Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii) is a species of daisy native to South Africa used as garden and houseplants. This Asteraceae family plant likes well-draining, sandy soil and partial sun to partial shade. Gerbera daisies come in a large variety of colors including orange. Flowers start off as buds and open to reveal brightly colored ray florets with a darker center disk. Zinnia "Profusion Orange" is an 18-inch tall garden and houseplant with a spread of 20 inches. Belonging to the Asteraceae plant family, this deciduous species likes fertile soil and moderate watering. Zinnia "Profusion Orange" has orange buds that open to form 2- to 3-inch wide deep orange blooms.