There are many reasons to introduce indoor plants to your home: they’re fragrant, air-purifying, and easy to look after. While nothing beats a classic leafy green plant like Monstera deliciosa or fiddle leaf fig, the latest plant trend proves that pink is the new green.
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Considering most contemporary homes follow a pared-back and sophisticated colour palette, pink houseplants can add a pop of colour to your space. They also make for an eye-catching addition to your windowsill and are sure to be the prettiest addition to your plant collection.
Here’s our round-up of pink plants that will liven up any room.
1. Pink succulents
These smooth and small plants come in many varieties, including Echeveria Laui, Pink Moonstone, Pink Granite and rubrotinctum aurora, which is also dubbed the Jelly Bean plant for its bean-like leaves.
2. Ficus tineke ruby
This stand-out houseplant has pretty foliage and glossy pink leaves. It’s drought-tolerant, frost-sensitive, and requires indirect sunlight to thrive.
3. Rex begonia
This colourful plant’s leaves are tinted with a mix of green, silver and a blush pink. Grow it in a pot or in a terrarium and plac it in a semi-shady to full sun spot so it can flourish.
4. Hypoestes phyllostachya Splash
Grow this polka-dot plant inside or out, either way it’s sure to draw attention. With green and pink flecked spots adorning the leaves, this stunning plant is a must.
5. Calathea
This tropical plant has large round-oval pink leaves with a green band around the edge. Calatheas thrive in a shady spot and need regular misting. They can be kept in bathrooms if air humidity is low.
6. Philodendron pink princess
This popular and effortlessly chic plant is a rare variegated member of the philodendron family, with bright pink and green foliage. It’s low-maintenance and easily grown indoors, preferring well-drained soil and some humidity.
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