Houseplants with striped foliage are an attractive addition to indoor gardens. There are many different stripy houseplants to choose from including some that are perfect for beginner gardeners.
Here are 10 beautiful indoor plants with striped leaves.
1. Calathea
Calathea, also known as Zebra plant or Peacock plant is one of the most popular striped houseplants.
It can be difficult to find houseplants that do well in low-light apartments or homes, but calathea fits the bill. With many varieties available encompassing a wide range of patterns and colors, as long as it is kept warm, this plant will thrive for years come.
2. Spider Plant
Spider plants have been popular houseplants for decades and it’s easy to see why. These undemanding beauties send out straplike, arching leaves that give it a jaunty, spidery look. Once the plants get big enough, they start producing baby plants on the ends of long stems that are a cinch to root in pots of their own. Some have plain green leaves while other varieties are variegated with cream or white stripes.
They’re low maintenance indoor plants that will tolerate a range of different conditions and they’re perfect for anyone that is new to gardening.
3. Croton
The croton is another exotic tropical house plant that is easy to grow. It is widely cultivated as house plants and ornamentals, featuring different shapes and colors of leaves. You can find that it comes in shades of green, red, orange and yellow. The new leaves of the Croton plant are in green and will change its color as they mature.
4. Wandering Jew
Wandering Jew is another beautiful indoor plant with colorful stripy leaves. It’s a trailing plant, so it’s ideal for a hanging planter, or placed on top of a bookcase or shelf.
Wandering Jew plants need lots of bright, indirect light to keep their colors bright. The leaves can fade in low light environments.
5. Mother-In-Law’s Tongue
With its massive strappy leaves and broad appearance, this plant has become a perennial favorite of homes around the world. Not only is it overtly attractive and somewhat unique; the plant is super tough and can bounce back from weeks of neglect, if needed. Of course, we would never encourage neglect, but if you happen to be the forgetful type, this could be the houseplant for you. Even cooler, the snake plant is known for its air purification properties, helping keep the atmosphere in your home clean.
6. Nerve Plant
The reason that makes Nerve Plant an uncommon houseplant is that it is a bit demanding. This plant thrives only if you water it carefully and keep it away from cold drafts. Therefore, grow it only if you have enough time to devote to taking care of this plant.
7. Pleomele (Dracena reflexa)
Dracena, also known as Dragon plants or Corn plants, have long green leaves with yellow stripes. They’re native to subtropical areas so they grow best in warm humid climates.
Dracena plants can also be grown outside the tropics but they need bright, indirect light and regular misting.
8. Bromeliads
Bromeliads are another popular indoor plant that loves humidity. There are many different types of bromeliads including some with striped leaves.
They still produce a gorgeous flower and can be found in many colors, but aren’t nearly as high-maintenance as other flowering plants. Just be sure not to overwater.
9. Ti Plant
Ti plants have brightly colored striped leaves in a range of colors including pink, purple, red, brown and green. They’re a tropical plant, so they thrive in humid conditions and they need bright, indirect light.
10. African Mask Plant
Hailing from Southeast Asia, this popular elephant’s ear (Alocasia x amazonica, part of the Alocasia genus) is sometimes called African mask. It’s a hybrid that makes a striking and beautiful houseplant and is typically sold as such. It is defined by its deep green leaves accentuated by whitish or light green veins.
They’re fairly easy to care for but they need plenty of water, humidity and indirect light.