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 6 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’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 have long green and white stripy leaves and get their name from the new offshoots that hang down from the plant, like little baby spiders.
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 (Codiaeum variegatum)
Croton has always been one of my favorite houseplants.
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 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.
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, also known as Snake plant, is a type of succulent that has long, spiky leaves.
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 are small tropical plants with dark green foliage and white or pink stripes that look like veins running through the leaves.
They grow best in humid conditions with lots of moisture, so they’re ideal plants for closed terrariums or bathrooms.
Nerve plants only grow to about 6 inches (15 centimetres) tall, so they’re perfect for small homes and apartments.