
At EcologíaVerde we want to show you some of the plants with colored leaves that you can easily find in any flower shop or nursery so that your home is full of color and life at any time of the year. Although we all love flowers, these plants with colored leaves They are also a great option not only for their ornamental value, but also because they are usually plants that do not require too specific care. If you are still a novice and want to start learning to care for and love plants, or you are simply looking for options to decorate your space with a beautiful and easy-to-care-for plant, we recommend that you take a look at this list where you will find many species and varieties of red plants, plants with purple leaves and other colors that will surprise you.
- Aglaonema modestum or fire aglaonema
- Begonia rex or painted leaf begonia
- Calathea or calathea
- Canna indica or Indian cane
- Ficus elastica or rubber tree
- Hemigraphis alternata or red ivy
- Asplenium fern or bird’s nest fern
- Ledebouria socialis or escilia
- Caladium or angel wing
- Xanthosoma sagittifolium or African mask plant
- Other plants with colored leaves
Aglaonema modestum or fire aglaonema
The leaves of this Aglaonema variety are green and with parts of reddish or purple color. Easy to grow, this plant requires very little maintenance, making it perfect for those who don’t have much time, but don’t want to give up having plants at home. In addition, this plant native to China is perennial so you can enjoy its beauty throughout the year.

Begonia rex or painted leaf begonia
Although the begonia itself is a plant already highly valued for its elegant flowers, this variety, the begonia rexhas some colored leaves very characteristic. Large and rosette-shaped, they come to present very different drawings and colors. From pink to almost dark purple. This plant prefers cool environments, with a high degree of humidity and does not receive direct light to improve its growth and flowering.
Here we tell you more about the care of the begonia.

Calathea or calathea
Another of the plants with brightly colored leaves is commonly known as Calathea or calathea. Perfect to decorate any interior space of your home, since it can present different types of coloration and shape of its leaves depending on the variety. Although, in general, it usually presents large leaves where the predominant colors are the intense green of its upper part and the underside purple. To help it stay healthy you will need to make sure it receives indirect light and abundant watering during spring and summer.

Canna indica or Indian cane
Known for its precious tropical flowersthe canna indica also known as a plant of great ornamental value thanks to the coloration of its leaves. These, large in size, can have different shades that go from green to red; even with different patterns such as presenting striped leaves with two colors. Like some of the other species we have introduced you to, the Rattan It needs water and sun to favor its development. For this reason, it is normal for them to be used in landscaped areas, mainly near ponds.

Ficus elastica or rubber tree
One of the most used plants to decorate exteriors is known as ficus elastica either the rubber tree. They highlight their reddish colored leavesonly during its first stage, which become reddish and purple until it becomes colored Intense green as the plant grows. They prefer a bright environment, but without receiving direct sunlight. As long as you keep the substrate well drained you will not have to worry about its care so that it always looks in perfect condition.
Here you can meet +35 types of ficus.

Hemigraphis alternata or red ivy
Another of the plants with colored leaves acquaintances is the call red ivy It belongs to the Acanthaceae family and is native to the Asian continent. Its leaves are wrinkled and although they have a greenish coloration on the upper surfaceare purple on the underside. Depending on the temperature or the light they receive, they can even take on a greater, almost metallic color. Although we recommend that you use it outdoors, you can have it indoors with the help of a tutor to help it grow naturally.

Asplenium fern or bird’s nest fern
This curious species of tree fern, native to Australia and Malaysia, also needs adequate humidity conditions for optimal growth. If you take good care of it, it can be an exceptionally long-lived plant. Also, large wavy leaves of the fern Asplenium or bird’s nest fernof apple green color and purple ribs They can reach more than 50cm in length. A perfect option to dress your home with a unique and natural touch.

Ledebouria socialis or escilia
This bulbous plant of the Asparagaceae family and native to South Africa that has leaves variegated on the upper side and purple on the underside. In addition to its rare and beautiful leaves, its flowers, although small, are very striking. You will be able to cultivate Ledebouria socialis or scilia with ease, as it only needs to be located in a shady spot in your home.

Caladium or angel wing
Its common name does justice to this showy-leaved plant shaped like arrowhead and that counts, depending on the variety with color combinations unique among which are green, white, red and even pink. The caladiumscaladiums or angel wing They are perfect annual plants to decorate interior spaces since they do not withstand frost well and prefer not to receive direct sunlight.

Xanthosoma sagittifolium or African mask plant
If what you are looking for is to get a tropical touch in the favorite corner of your home, we recommend this plant with large leaves and pointed ends. These also have a daring white or yellow veining perfect to give it that look you are looking for. The texture of its leaves is also very particular, in addition the size of these is large, since it is capable of exceeding 50 cm in length, and for all this and the shape they have, it is known as “the african mask” or “elephant ears”.

Other plants with colored leaves
To finish, we show you a list of names of plants with colored leaves which are also very striking and decorative, so that you know more options.
- Alocasia Polly or Mini Elephant Ear
- Carex or jonquil
- Ctenanthe oppenheimiana or cenante
- Coleus blumei or cretonne
- Cordyline fruticosa or good luck plant
- Codiaeum Variegatum Pictum or Croton
- Gynura aurantiaca or purple passion plant
- Maranta leuconeura or prayer plant
- Phormium or New Zealand lily
- Ipomoea Batatas or Sweet Potato Vine
- Plectranthus argentatus or plectranthus
- Pilea cadierei or aluminum plant
- Strobilanthes dyerianus or Persian shield
- Tradescantia zebrina or zebrina pendula
In the photos below you will see these plants in the same order as in the list. Also, if you liked all these plants with colored leaves and unusual patterns but want to know even more, we encourage you to discover the colored Succulents.




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