‘9 Houseplants That Will Bring a Splash of Fall Color Indoors’
“The warm hues of these easy-to-grow houseplants pair perfectly with indoor fall decor.
When the landscape drenches itself with fall color, mark the changing season indoors too with a new houseplant or two. There are lots of easy-care houseplants that have an autumnal look, thanks to shades of yellow, orange, and even tinges of rich reds and purples on their foliage. Unlike the maples and oaks changing color outside, these houseplants maintain their flashy hues year-round. The following colorful houseplants will perfectly complement your indoor fall decor.
Arrowhead Vine
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Several varieties of easy-to-grow arrowhead vine boast pink- or red-tinged leaves. Two newer ones to look for are ‘Falling Arrows Ruby Reign’, which has eye-catching red veins running through its cream and green leaves; and ‘Falling Arrows Cupid’s Quiver,’ which has bronze-maroon leaves. Arrowhead vines often start out with a more bushy look, then develop vining stems with age.
Light: Medium to bright light from an east- or west-facing window
Care Tip: Water arrowhead when the surface of the soil starts to dry; this houseplant grows best when its soil is moist but not wet.
Aglaonema
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Also called Chinese evergreen, aglaonema has increased in popularity and availability in recent years, thanks to colorful varieties like ‘Siam Aurora.’ The leaves of this lush plant are splashed with red, pink, and yellow tones. Red leave margins provide even more striking color. ‘Igneous Ruby Crab’ is a newer variety of aglaonema that features vibrant pink leaves.
Light: Medium to bright light from an east- or west-facing window
Care Tip: Only water aglaonema when the soil dries out completely. Be careful not to overwater.
Rubber Tree
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A low-water houseplant that is perfect for beginners, rubber tree has thick, leathery leaves. Several varieties sport leaves flushed with shades of red and pink to add autumnal hues to a room, such as ‘Ruby.’ And ‘Chroma Ghost Rider’ has yellow-green foliage with bright red stems.
Light: Bright light from an east- or south-facing window
Care Tip: Water your rubber tree when the top two inches of soil is dry to the touch, usually about every one to two weeks or so.
Croton
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The colorful foliage of this tropical houseplant rivals the showiest maples in autumn. Croton’s sturdy leaves are marked with shades of red, orange, yellow, and almost black year-round. There are many varieties of croton; choose the one that compliments your decor best.
Light: Bright light from an east or south-facing window
Care Tip: Crotons drop their oldest leaves if their soil is too wet or too dry. Err on the side of too dry; water plants when the top two inches of soil is dry to the touch.
Philodendron
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Large green leaves might come to mind when you picture a philodendron but this popular houseplant is available in fall-themed red and yellow hues as well. For example, ‘Painted Lady’ has yellow and green mottled leaves supported by pleasing pinkish stems. ‘Golden Crocodile’ has 2-foot-long golden-yellow leaves decorated with tooth-like serrations.
Light: Medium to bright from an east- or west-facing window
Care Tip: Take care to not overwater. Philodendron prefers to be on the dry side. Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Pothos
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Many varieties of this trailing houseplant sport yellow to chartreuse leaves. Look for ‘Neon Joy.’ It has bright, golden-green leaves with irregular dark green edges. The vibrant color combo lends this pothos delightful energy that will wake up any sleepy tabletop. ‘Neon’ and ‘Lemon Meringue’ are great yellow-green varieties too.
Light: Medium to bright with from an east- or west-facing window
Care Tip: Allow pothos stems to trail over the edge of the pot or train the vines up a trellis.
Polka Dot Begonia
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Polka dot begonias have an otherworldly appearance that dances on the side of eerie, making them perfect houseplants for fall decorating. One especially moody option is ‘Obsidian’ with silver-speckled, almost-black leaves. This variety’s leaves have ruffled edges and red undersides for even more intrigue.
Light: Low to medium indirect light from a north- or east-facing window.
Care Tip: With enough light begonia will bloom sporadically. No blooms? Move it to a brighter location but avoid direct sunlight.
Prayer Plant
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This lush, fast-growing houseplant was named for its foliage that folds upwards at night resembling praying hands. The oval leaves of prayer plant are striped and mottled with shades of yellow, red, and green. For example, ‘Like a Prayer’ has lovely brushstroke-like patterns of cream and green on its leaves while the undersides of the leaves are burgundy purple.
Light: Medium to bright from an east- or west-facing window
Care Tip: Prayer plant grows faster than many houseplants and often needs repotting every two years. Remove the plant from its pot and inspect the roots. If they are tightly wound around the outside of the root ball, it is time to repot.
Nerve Plant
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Networks of colorful veins decorate nerve plant’s small leaves. The intricately patterned leaves are available in shades of red, cream, and yellow on a green background. Two autumn-hued varieties are chartreuse and red ‘Primetime’ and burgundy ‘Breaking News’.
Light: Low to medium light from a north- or east-facing window
Care Tip: If nerve plant grows long, gangly stems, it is stretching for light. Trim back leggy growth by half, move the plant to a brighter location, and rotate the pot every week to more evenly distribute the light.”
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https://www.facebook.com/mybhg. (2024). 9 Houseplants That Will Bring a Splash of Fall Color Indoors. Better Homes & Gardens. https://www.bhg.com/houseplants-with-fall-color-8713214?utm_term=All%20Push%20Subscribers&utm_medium=browser&utm_source=bhg.com&utm_content=20240923&utm_campaign=5438757
