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Close up of the striking red variegation on an Aglaonema leaf Medium

Aglaonema Red Siam

Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora'

Moderate water Bright indirect
Close up of the broad, upright leaves of Aspidistra elatior Medium

Cast Iron Plant

Aspidistra elatior

Moderate water Bright indirect
Close up of the yellow and green striped foliage of the Mass Cane Medium

Corn Plant

Dracaena fragrans

Moderate water Bright indirect
Close up of the tightly curled, green and white striped leaves of the Bonnie cultivar Medium

Curly Spider Plant

Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie'

Moderate water Bright indirect
Madagascar Dragon Tree with multiple woody canes and arching green leaves in a tall terracotta floor pot Medium

Dracaena Marginata

Dracaena marginata

Moderate water Bright indirect
Close up of the metallic foliage of Epipremnum pinnatum Cebu Blue Medium

Epipremnum Pinnatum

Epipremnum pinnatum 'Cebu Blue'

Moderate water Bright indirect
Close up of the thick, waxy leaves and star-shaped flowers of a Wax Plant Medium

Hoya Carnosa

Hoya carnosa

Moderate water Bright indirect
Close up of the glowing yellow-green leaves of Epipremnum aureum 'Neon' Medium

Neon Pothos

Epipremnum aureum 'Neon'

Moderate water Bright indirect
Close up of the feathery, arching green fronds of a Chamaedorea elegans Medium

Parlor Palm

Chamaedorea elegans

Moderate water Bright indirect
Close up of the round, waxy leaves of a Baby Rubber Plant Medium

Peperomia Obtusifolia

Peperomia obtusifolia

Moderate water Bright indirect
Close up of the painted yellow variegation on Philodendron Brasil Medium

Philodendron Brasil

Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil'

Moderate water Bright indirect
Pilea Chinese money plant in a glossy grey ceramic pot on a mid-century modern sideboard, surrounded by soft morning light. Medium

Pilea Chinese Money Plant

Pilea peperomioides

Moderate water Bright indirect
Aglaonema Silver Bay with broad silver-green variegated leaves displayed in a white ceramic pot on a wooden shelf in a bright living room Medium

Plant Aglaonema

Aglaonema commutatum

Moderate water Bright indirect
Close up of the bulbous trunk and ribbon-like foliage of Beaucarnea recurvata Medium

Ponytail Palm

Beaucarnea recurvata

Moderate water Bright indirect
Close up of the glossy, almost black foliage of Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven' Medium

Raven Zz Plant

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven'

Moderate water Bright indirect
Close up of the striped, pointed tips of Sansevieria cylindrica Medium

Sansevieria Cylindrica

Sansevieria cylindrica (reclassified as Dracaena angolensis)

Moderate water Bright indirect
Close up of the mint-green and silver coloring on Sansevieria Moonshine Medium

Sansevieria Moonshine

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine' (reclassified as Dracaena trifasciata)

Moderate water Bright indirect
Close up of the matte green and silver spotted leaves of Scindapsus pictus Medium

Satin Pothos

Scindapsus pictus

Moderate water Bright indirect
Syngonium arrowhead plant in a blue ceramic pot on a bright windowsill, showing variegated leaves. Medium

Syngonium Arrowhead Plant Care

Syngonium podophyllum

Moderate water Bright indirect
Tradescantia zebrina cascading from a white ceramic hanging pot against a bright, sunlit window with sheer curtain. Medium

Tradescantia Zebrina

Tradescantia zebrina

Moderate water Bright indirect
Close up of the dense, glossy dark green foliage of the Zenzi ZZ Medium

Zamioculcas Zenzi

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Zenzi'

Moderate water Bright indirect

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African Violet

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Aglaonema Red Siam

The Red Siam Aglaonema is arguably the easiest colorful houseplant in existence. It features dark green leaves bordered with striking neon red, and it easily tolerates missed waterings and low light.

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Alocasia Amazonica

The Alocasia Amazonica (African Mask Plant) is a stunning but demanding houseplant. It requires high humidity, warmth, and careful watering to prevent root rot and leaf drop.