Most people think that only flowering plants are beautiful, but have you ever thought about growing some foliage plants with colorful leaves? Their colorful leaves may be even more colorful than flowers. They require less light and can grow well in slightly shaded places and grow bright leaves.

The leaves of the plants below are all very beautiful. See which one you like.

Type 1 : Anthurium (red and pink)

What is referred to here are perennial ornamental flowers of the genus Anthurium, including varieties such as anthurium and pink anthurium. Their flower colors are also relatively rich. Of course, the most popular variety on the market is the one with red bracts.

Anthuriums have a strong viewing period. When they bloom, they can be placed in a bright place indoors and maintained in a cool environment. The flowering period can last for more than two or three months. After its buds slowly turn green, the flowers will gradually wither. If you want to promote the re-flowering of anthuriums, you need to maintain a high humidity and an environment with appropriate light, ensure that the environment is warm and avoid freezing.

Anthurium is an ornamental flower belonging to the tropical rainforest. It prefers air humidity above 55%, a warm environment and more scattered light. The soil for cultivation should be rich in humus and kept moist at all times.

Type 2: Black Leaf Alocasia

Alocasia generally refers to succulent plants, and this one is a foliage plant belonging to the Araceae family. Its leaf veins appear silvery white, while the leaves are dark green, and the white leaf patterns on the leaf surface are particularly obvious.

The leaves of the black-leaf Alocasia are generally pointed, with wavy edges and white markings. There are also varieties with round leaves. The plant is relatively small and suitable for indoor potted plants. It has a good ability to adapt to the environment.

Black-leaf Alocasia odora likes a warm and humid environment all year round and does not require much light. When kept indoors, it is necessary to maintain a high air humidity to avoid dry air. If the indoor relative humidity is relatively low, it is necessary to regularly spray water around to maintain a high air humidity.

The third type: Amaranth

The leaves of false amaranth are usually green with deep red flower spikes, which look a bit like red wool, but recently it has been cultivated with blood red leaves. It is also very showy and looks a bit like a poinsettia.

The leaves of false amaranth have yellow or red markings, which look a bit like watercolor paintings. It is suitable for growing in the yard and is also suitable for making dried flowers.

If you want to grow false amaranth well, you need to give it proper care, but avoid direct sunlight or excessive exposure. In winter, you should pay attention to cold and frost. Recently, the maintenance temperature should be kept above 4 degrees.

Type 4: Crystal Anthurium

Crystal Anthurium is also called foliage Anthurium. It belongs to the same plant category as Anthurium and has a very close relationship. It is only a foliage-viewing variety and is difficult to bloom. Even if it blooms, the flowers will not be very beautiful. Its characteristic is that the leaves have golden veins on the dark green veins.

Crystal anthurium is a very easy to care for indoor plant. It originally grows in tropical rainforest areas and likes appropriate scattered light and a warm and humid environment all year round. When growing it indoors, be sure to maintain a high air humidity to avoid dry air, and do not place it next to air conditioning or heaters.