There are a number of small plants with showy leaves that can be grown in containers.. Due to their characteristics, they are ideal for decorating any space, such as the patio, the windowsill or the interior of the house; It will all depend on individual needs, the climate where you live and your preferences.
What are? If you are curious, we present them to you. I predict you are likely to like more than one.
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Albuca spiralis
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We start the list with Albuca spiralismost curious plant since its leaves are spiral-shaped. These grow from a bulb that measures about 5 centimeters in diameter. The total height of the plant is about 30 centimeters, but it exceeds 50 centimeters when flowering because the flower stalk is very long.
It should be placed in a sunny spot with little water., only the earth is dry. It is a plant that is resistant to drought, but not to excess water. In case frosts are recorded in the area, it should be kept indoors.
Alocasia amazonica
There Alocasia amazonica It is a perennial rhizomatous plant that can reach 50 to 60 centimeters in height. The leaves are more or less triangular, dark green veined with white.. Slow growing, it can live for many years in a pot (provided you plant it in a bigger pot whenever it needs it, of course), although it is also interesting to plant it in the garden if the climate is tropical. .
Not frost resistant it is important to protect yourself from the cold. Likewise, it must be in an area with high ambient humidity so that its leaves remain healthy.
Anthurium clarinervium
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Anthurium is usually distinguished by its flowers, but the species Anthurium clarinervium it does this mainly for its leaves. Are They are heart-shaped and are dark green with white veins.. This contrast between green and white is spectacular, making this plant one of the most beautiful on our list.
It must be said of her that it resists very little to cold and even less to frost; That’s why we don’t recommend having it outside the house if the thermometer drops below 0 degrees in your area.
Codiaeum variegatum
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The croton is an evergreen tropical shrub that reaches a height of about 1 meter. It’s the tallest plant on this list, but we’ve included it for several reasons: the main one is because of its colorful leaves, but it also handles pruning well.. It is not difficult to take care of it as long as it is placed in a place with plenty of light -but no direct sun-.
It is a plant that He has a bad time when temperatures drop below 10°CTherefore, it is best to keep it indoors if these values are recorded in your area.
begonia rex
There begonia rex It is a grass that reaches about 40 centimeters in height. Its attraction is undoubtedly the leaves, which can be green or black and of another color, such as red or white.. It is so pretty that one of the names it receives is painted leaf begonia, or painter’s palette begonia, because it certainly looks like an artist’s work.
It is a plant that must be in a place with great light, but it must never be placed in direct sunlight. Also, it is important to keep in mind that it is very, very sensitive to excess water and sub-zero temperatures.
Fittonia verschaffeltii
Phytonia is another rather small herb – it only grows about 6-8 centimeters high. The leaves are small and may be green with white veins; green with red veins or white-pink with green veins. It is therefore a perfect plant to have in small spaces, such as at the entrance of the house if there is light.
Its growth is slow, and you should also know that he doesn’t like the cold. In fact, that’s why it’s mostly grown indoors, although it can also be grown outdoors in spring and summer.
Haworthiopsis attenuata (formerly Haworthia attenuata)
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There Haworthiopsis attenuata it is a succulent or non-cacti succulent that grows about 6 centimeters in height. The leaves are fleshy, lanceolate and dark green with white lines., which is why it is also called zebra plant. It produces many suckers throughout its life, which you can if you wish separate from the “mother plant” and put them in other pots or in the garden.
It tolerates drought very well, but fears excess water. It is therefore necessary to water when the soil is dry, so that the roots have time to “dry” a little. Withstands cold and light frosts (down to -2ºC).
Pelargonium ‘Tricolor’
The Pelargonium ‘Tricolor’ or tricolor geranium is a subshrub plant (or mata, as we say in the popular Spanish language) that reaches a height of about 30 centimeters. The leaves are round, with whitish-yellow margins, and with the rest of the blade red and green.. It is a plant of great ornamental value, which does not require much maintenance since it is cared for in the same way as any other geranium, namely: it must be placed in the sun, watered moderately, and a preventive treatment in spring and summer against the geranium fly.
If it’s hot all year round, you can keep it outside.; otherwise we advise you to put it at home until spring returns.
Peperomia caperata ‘Rosso’
There Peperomia caperata ‘Rosso’, or simply Peperomia ‘Rosso’, is a very small plant, measuring no more than four inches tall not including the pot. The leaves are lanceolate, dark green on the upper side and pink on the underside.. For this reason, it is a herb that grows wonderfully in a container – as long as it has holes in the base -.
But you have to take into account that it is better to have it inside the house, in a room where there is a lot of light, because it cannot be grown outdoors if there are frosts.
Strobilanthes dyeriana
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He Strobilanthes dyeriana, is a plant known as Persian Shield or Royal Purple Plant. It reaches about a meter in height and its leaves are oval, green and whitish and green and lilac in colordepending on the stage of development in which each of these leaves is located (the youngest are lilac, but the “oldest” are rather whitish-green).
He can’t stand the cold at all; It is more, It should be kept inside the house if the temperature drops below 15 ºC. Likewise, it needs a lot of light but never direct and moderate watering.
Which of these small plants with remarkable leaves did you like the most?