12 green plants for a rosy outlook on life

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Nature didn't wait for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling to succumb to the Barbiecore trend. Would you like to give your home a Dreamhouse feel? Discover our selection of houseplants with pink foliage (or flowers).

1 - Aglaonema "Pink princess

Aglaonema is one of the easiest plants to grow - Photo by Hartono Subagio /Pixabay

If Aglaonema commutatum features in the credits of the film Léon, its descendant, Aglaonema "Pink Princess" could have joined the cast of Barbie. Its large, thick, glossy, candy-pink leaves transform any Scandinavian living room with an overly beige decor into a dream home worthy of an Aqua video.

Aglaonema 'Pink Princess is an easy-care plant. It appreciates semi-shade and watering with non-calcareous water. But this princess is no diva. It forgives beginner's mistakes and can withstand short periods of drought.

2 - The ephelid plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya)

Hypoestes patterns resemble freckles - Photo by F & K Starr / WIkipedia

If you're short on space (or have lots of plants), treat yourself to a Hypoestes phyllostachya. The ephelid plant doesn't exceed 40 centimetres in height and the same wingspan. Its blades are speckled with white, light green and, of course, pink.

To reveal all its colors, hypoestes phyllostachya needs light. Place it behind a glass pane with curtains for optimum sunlight. In summer, take your plant out onto your terrace or windowsill.

3 - Bicolor Caladium (Caladium bicolor)

Caladium bicolor rewards patient gardeners with an explosion of color - Photo by Lori L. Stalteri / Flickr

With its translucent heart-shaped leaves, Caladium bicolor is the star of Instagram. Especially when the limbs are adorned in all shades of pink. From Caladium bicolor 'Rosebud' with its bright pink heart to Fanny Munson, with its cherry-pink leaves and veins, there's something for everyone. A must: mix several bulbs in a pot to create a white-to-red cameo.

But growing Caladium isn't always rosy. The plant goes dormant from October to March. Every year, you need to overwinter the bul bs to prevent them from rotting, before replanting them in spring. Success is not always guaranteed!

4- Echeveria agavoides Red Taurus

Red Taurus Echeveria agavoides turns pink in the sun - Carina Volke-Grunewald / Pexels

Echeveria agavoides Red Taurus is one of the few succulents to see life in pink. Where most Echeveria plants are content with a hint of red around the edges, the triangular, fleshy leaves of Echeveria are almost uniformly pink.

To achieve this color-block effect, give your succulent a sunny spot. In summer, take it out onto your balcony or even your windowsill. The bright light will help it maintain its color.

5 - Crow's-foot (Syngonium podophyllum)

Prefer discreet pink? Choose Syngonium Podophyllum "Neon Robusta" - Photo by Unicornio Te / Plantnet

Among the dozens of varieties of Syngonium podophyllum, you'll have no trouble finding one with pink leaves for your apartment. Our favorite? Syngonium podophyllum 'Neon Robusta, with its pale pink sagittate leaves.

Syngonium podophyllum is not particularly demanding. Leave the substrate to dry for two to three centimetres between waterings, and repot the plant every two years. Don't forget to dust off the foliage to take full advantage of its colors and improve photosynthesis.

6 - Cordyline australis

The pink of Cordyline australis does not go unnoticed - Photo by George E. Koronaios / Flickr

You don't have to live in Malibu to grow a palm tree at home. With its clump of leaves and slender trunk, Cordyline australis gives your home a California beach vibe. With the addition of pink and the absence of Mitch Buchannon.

Cordyline australis is a hardy species. Outdoors, it can withstand temperatures as low as -8°. But it's equally at home in your living room, conservatory or winter garden. Its only requirements? A sunny spot and regular watering.

7 - Goeppertia picturata Crimson

Crimson means crimson in English. Here, the color is more candy pink - Photo by Odile Alize / Plantnet

Many Calathea have a hint of pink. But Goeppertia picturata Crimson doesn't do things by halves. The upper surface of the leaf blades is almost entirely pink. Only the margins are green. On the reverse, the foliage is purple.

Like all Calatheas, goeppertia picturata 'Crimson can be temperamental. Its worst enemy? The dry air in our apartments, which turns its leaves brown. To remedy this, place it in a bathroom with a window or next to a humidifier. Another option: place its pot on a dish filled with moist clay balls.

8 - Tradescantia Nanouk (Misery)

Green softens the pink of Misery's leaves - Photo by Hartono Subagio / Pixabay

Pink houseplants also come in hanging arrangements. The cascades of green-striped pink leaves of Tradescantia Nanouk dress up any drab bookshelf or bookshelf. In summer, small white flowers enhance the beauty of its vines.

Easy to care for, the plant tolerates forgotten watering and a few excesses. But it tends to thin out after a few years. To maintain its compact habit, simply shorten the stems and take cuttings.

9 - Phalaenopsis orchid

I hear Barbie has one in her Dreamhouse - Photo by Maja Dumat / Flickr

It's hard to choose which orchid to include in this list of plants with pink foliage. In a totally arbitrary fashion, I've decided to include the phalaenopsis orchid. And why? Firstly, because it's one of the most widespread: you're bound to find a butterfly orchid hybrid of your favorite rose. Secondly, because its butterfly-shaped flowers add a touch of elegance to any decor.

But above all, phalaenopsis hybrid is the variety most likely to survive and bloom again in your home. You can grow it successfully even if you're a beginner gardener. Watering when the roots turn gray and a bright spot are enough to keep it alive.

10 - Pink Princess Philodendron

Philodendron appreciates humidity - Huy Phan / Pexels

With each new leaf, the Pink Princess Philodendron has a surprise in store. Some blades are green streaked with cream and fuchsia, others are half bright pink and a few are completely pink.

Dreaming of welcoming this explosion of color into your home? Make sure you have enough space. Philodendron Pink Princess is fast-growing and can reach a height of two meters. Don't hesitate to provide it with a stake, so that it can climb up, and to spray its foliage regularly to increase humidity.

11 - Fittonia albivenis

Pink veins turn Fittonia leaves into a labyrinth - Photo by Ong Jyh Seng / Inaturalist

You can be a green plant and have a multitude of shades. Such is the case with Fittonia albivenis. Its more or less bright green blades are veined with candy pink, bright pink, magenta or white.

Fittonia albivenis is native to South America. It thrives in a damp room, such as a bathroom with a window, or in a terrarium. In a pot, you'll need towater ittwo or three times a week during the summer and spray its foliage daily. Worried about missing a watering or misting? Download the Monstera app to receive our reminders and cultivation tips.

12 - Begonia rex Zurich

The cut-out leaves add a touch of elegance to this Begonia - Photo by Padawane / Wikipedia

Outdoors, the begonia is often seen as an old-fashioned plant, the kind our grandmothers used to grow. Indoors, however, it becomes trendy. Especially if you choose a variety with spectacular foliage, such as Begonia rex Zurich. The center of the leaves is a shading of pink, contrasting with the green margins and almost black heart of the leaves.

Begonia rex Zurich is a plant for experienced gardeners only. It needs high humidity, but its downy limbs cannot be misted. If you want to add it to your collection, it's best to use a humidifier.

By Servane Nemetz
on 19-07-2023 at 11h27