Tricolor leaf plants are a captivating addition to any garden or indoor space, known for their vibrant and diverse foliage. These plants feature leaves with three distinct colors, often in striking patterns that can include green, white, pink, red, or yellow. The interplay of these colors adds a unique aesthetic appeal, making tricolor plants a popular choice among gardeners and plant enthusiasts.
1. Croton
Diversity: “Firestar”
Colors: Green, yellow, orange and red
Stunning star-shaped leaves with a vibrant palette of green, yellow, orange and fiery red accents make the Firestar Croton a visually striking choice.
Rex begonia
Diversity: “Stained Glass”
Colors: Green, pink, silver and red
Its vibrant leaves look like stained glass with green, pink and silver veins, hence the name! It’s an essential houseplant that you just can’t ignore!
3. Hypoestes phyllostachya (polka dot plant)
Diversity: “Strawberry shake”
Colors: Green, pink, white and purple
Light green leaves decorated with bright pink polka dots and edged in white give the Strawberry Shake Polka Dot plant a playful and charming look!
4. Cissus Discolor (Rex Begonia Vine)
Diversity: “Frosted Jade”
Colors: Green, silver, maroon and pink
With leaves with intricate silver flecks, maroon edges, and subtle pink highlights – what’s not to like about Rex Grape Ivy?!
5. Fittonia petoviana
Diversity: “Jungle Queen”
Colors: Green, pink, white and cream
With her delicate foliage in a mix of green, pink, white and cream patterns, this jungle queen adds a beautiful touch to interiors.
6. Ctenanthe setosa (Silverback Ctenanthe)
Diversity: “Gray Star”
Colors: Velvet green, silver, dark pink and burgundy
This striking plant features velvety green leaves decorated with silvery-green stripes! A striking dark pink central vein and subtle burgundy edges make it a real eye-catcher!
7. Tradescantia zebrina
Diversity: “Purple Velvet”
Colors: Green, silver, purple and pink
This Wandering Jew variety has lush green vines, soft leaves with silver stripes, and a deep purple color accented by delicate pink highlights.
8. Triostar Stromanthe
Diversity: “Radiant bliss”
Colors: Pink, green, cream and burgundy
The elongated foliage of this plant features beautiful combinations of 4 colors! If you’ve always wanted an eye-catcher for your living room – THIS is it!
9. Cordyline Bolero
Diversity: “Waihee Rainbow”
Colors: Yellow, red, pink, green
The glossy leaves of this cordyline have beautiful yellow, green, bright red and pink hues. It has long, narrow leaves and a beautiful branching shape.
10. Neoregelia
Diversity: “Wild Hare”
Colors: Green, red, yellow, black
This specimen has beautiful green leaves with yellow outlines and a beautiful red pattern covering them. The mids are a dark burgundy color, creating a contrast.