Red Leafed Indoor Plants

Caladium Bicolor

• Caladium plants are native to tropical America and are prized for their large, arrow-shaped, bi-colored leaves. Edged in green, the inner portion of the caladium leaves can be a deep red to a light pink in color. Caladium needs to be grown in partial sun to full shade and have regular to ample water. Caladium also needs high humidity. Placing them near a kitchen or bathroom can supply them with the moisture they need.

Ti Plant

• Native to Hawaii, Cordyline fruticosa, or ti plant, is widely grown and sold as indoor plants throughout the world. Ti plants are woody and have thin, spear-shaped leaves that can be green, red, orange, or purple. Red-leafed varieties of ti plants include Kalama, Kauai Rosebud and Maui Beauty. The red tone is intensified from sunlight, so place your ti plant in a brightly-lit area to maximize its red color.

Bromeliad

• There are close to 3,000 species of bromeliads, the best-known being the pineapple. Bromeliads are commonly grown as houseplants for their distinct appearance and long lasting rosettes. Bromeliads can be identified by their hard, brightly colored leaves and waxen appearance. Often mistaken for flowers, the inner leaves of the bromeliad grow in a distinct formation and often differ in color from the outer leaves. Many varieties of bromeliads feature red inner leaves, which vary in shape and height.

Coleus

• Coleus plants are grown as houseplants for their large, brightly colored foilage. The leaves of the coleus plant can be many colors including red, salmon, orange and pink. Leaves can bear multiple colors at one time or be variegated from one color to another. The deeper red the leaves of your coleus is, the more sun tolerant the plant is. Most coleus plants need regular watering and partial sun to thin shade. Red-leafed species of coleus include Big Red Judy, Frilly Milly and Royal Glissade.