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.
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1. Calathea
Calathea
It’s a beautiful indoor plant that grows best in warm, humid conditions.
They can be a bit tricky for beginner gardeners because they’re sensitive to cold, drafts and fluctuations in temperature.
Calathea likes a well-lit spot, away from direct sunlight and their leaves should be misted during hot, dry weather.
2. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
Spider plants
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.
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3. Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)
Croton
It has beautiful striped foliage in a range of colors including yellow, pink, orange, red and green.
Croton plants like lots of bright light, warmth, humidity and regular misting, especially during hot weather.
They don’t like being moved around too much and they sometimes lose their leaves after they’re moved.
4. Wandering Jew (Tradescantia pallid)
Wandering Jew
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.
When watering Wandering Jews, it’s best not to water right into the crown as it can cause the plant to rot.
5. Mother-In-Law’s Tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata)
Mother-In-Law’s Tongue
The leaves have horizontal green stripes and some varieties have yellow stripes along the outside edges.
Mother-In-Law’s Tongue are easy to care for and they don’t need to be watered too often.
They can tolerate low light conditions, so they’re perfect for rooms that don’t get a lot of natural light.
6. Nerve Plant (Fittonia)
Nerve plants
They grow best in humid conditions with lots of moisture, so they’re ideal plants for closed terrariums
Nerve plants only grow to about 6 inches (15 centimetres) tall, so they’re perfect for small homes and apartments. [1]
7. Pleomele (Dracena reflexa)
Dracena
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.
Unfortunately Dracena plants are toxic for dogs and cats, so it’s not a good idea to have them in your home if you have pets inside.
8. Bromeliads
Bromeliads
There are many different types of bromeliads including some with striped leaves.
They have spectacular large flowers that are actually modified leaves called bracts.
Bromeliads thrive in well-lit rooms, but direct sunlight can burn the leaves.
9. Ti Plant (Cordyline minalis)
Ti plants
They’re a tropical plant, so they thrive in humid conditions and they need bright, indirect light.
Watering Ti plants with tap water that contains fluoride can cause the leaves to turn brown, so it’s best to use bottled, filtered or rain water to water them.
10. African Mask Plant (Alocasia sanderiana)
African mask plants
They’re fairly easy to care for but they need plenty of water, humidity and indirect light
African mask plants are toxic so it’s best to keep them away from small children and pets.
So there are 10 beautiful indoor plants with striped leaves.
These plants are ideal for adding some color and interest to your houseplant collection.
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Which of these striped indoor plants do you like best? Let me know in the comments below.
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I have a spider plant at home. I didn’t know that’s what it’s called! I’ve had it for years. I really like some of the other plants you’ve mentioned as well, especially the croton. I love the colours.
I have had most of these plants in my last apartment that has become quite a jungle. I loved it. But when I moved continents, I had to give all my plants away. Now I am in the process of settling and ready to adopt some more indoor plants and this article is a beautiful reminder of what is out there!
I hadn’t really paid much attention to the leaves on plants, but these are all beautiful. They’ll make great additions to my house!
This is a great range of plants. I actually have two spider plants which were given to me as tiny cuttings and are now giant plants. I can’t wait until they produce some cuttings, so I can share with others in my area.
Lovely, I live in the tropics and have all these plants. Thanks for the help in caring for them.
There are some beautiful plant options here. Of the plants listed, the only one that I have ever grown over the years was the Spider Plant, but I always LOVED how it looked (until my mischievous cat decided it was a good idea to throw it off the windowsill and then drag it around the house, ripping pieces off along the way… it never came back from that lol). I really appreciate that you do take the time to warn people about the risk with pets when necessary. That is SO important to know!