Do you have a corner in your home that just feels a little bit too empty? A plant with striped leaves is the perfect way to fill it up! There are many different striped leaf houseplants, and they come in a variety of colors.
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Choose one that’s perfect for a small space, one to take up the entire corner, or a hanging plant to brighten up the area!
In this blog post, we will discuss 9 different plants with striped leaves that are perfect for every corner in your home!
Inch Plant
The Inch Plant, also known as the Tradescantia Zebrina, is a plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It gets its name from its long, slender leaves that are striped with silver and green with a purple underside.
This plant is very easy to care for and can thrive in both low and bright light. In order to keep your Inch Plant healthy, make sure to water it regularly and fertilize it every few months.
Nerve Plant
The Nerve Plant, also known as the Fittonia Alba, is a plant that is native to the Amazon. It gets its name from the small delicate leaves that are striped with white and green. It can also have red stripes, depending on the variety.
This green plant with white stripes is very easy to care for and can thrive in both low and bright light. The Nerve Plant does best when it’s kept moist, so make sure to water it regularly.
Zebra Cactus
There are a few different plants known by “zebra plant” with their zebra-like stripes on it. This one in particular, the Haworthia Fasciata, is a succulent with pointy leaves. It gets its name from looking like zebra stripes on leaves, with a deep contrast between the dark green and the white.
This plant prefers sunny areas of the house, and you may even get it to flower with proper care! Water regularly during spring-summer, and only sparingly water it during the colder months. Over watering during the winter is one of the main causes of death for this plant.
Pinstripe Calathea
The Pinstripe Calathea, also known as the Calathea Ornata, is a beautiful striped leaf houseplant, with pink stripes on a dark green leaf. It almost looks as though the stripes have been painted on.
This plant is can be easy to care for and can thrive in both low and bright light. You’ll love watching the leaves unfurl as it grows. Keeping it out of direct sunlight will keep the stripes vibrant and beautiful. (Read how to care for your calthea ornata)
Spider Plant
The Spider Plant, also known as the Chlorophytum Comosum, is a plant that is native to Africa. It gets its name from the long, slender leaves that are striped with green and white.
This plant is very easy to care for and can thrive in both low and bright light. There are a few different spider plant varieties, and depending on which you choose, this green plant with white stripes on leaves will either have the white stripes on the outside or the inside!
Watermelon Pilea
The Watermelon Pilea, is a plant that is native to South America. It gets its name from the leaves, which are striped with green and white, and resemble a watermelon.
This plant is very easy to care for and prefers bright, indirect light or morning sun. The Watermelon Pilea does best when it’s kept moist, so make sure to water it regularly (you’ll want to water this more than your other plants. either in amount or watering twice a week).
Snake Plant
The Snake Plant, also known as the Sansevieria Trifasciata, is a plant that is native to Africa. It gets its name from the long, slender leaves that are striped with green and white with a black underside.
This plant is very easy to care for and can thrive in both low and bright light. There are a few different snake plant varieties, but one with the best stripes to be seen is the Mother-In-Law’s tongue, with it’s extremely long leaves with horizontal stripes across.
Ti Plant
The Ti Plant, also known as the Cordyline Fruticosa, is a plant that is native to Polynesia. It gets its name from the long, slender leaves that are often striped with bright pinks or purples on the green leaves.
This plant is very easy to care for and can thrive in both low and bright light. The Hawaiian Ti Plant does best when it’s kept moist, so make sure to water it regularly. This is a beautiful striped plant that will take up a large space if you allow it to.
Dracaena
The Dracaena, also known as the Dragon Tree, is a plant that is native to Africa. It gets its name from the long, slender leaves that are striped with white.
This plant with striped leaves is very easy to care for and prefers filtered or indirect light. The Dracaena does best when it’s kept moist, so make sure to water it regularly. To keep this plant a manageable size, but still a large indoor plant, you will need to prune it regularly.
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There are a number of beautiful striped leaf plants that can be added to your home and will thrive with minimal care. With just a little bit of light and water, these plants will bring life to any corner of your home.
So, if you’re looking for a plant with striped leaves, consider one of the plants listed above! Or check out other amazing houseplants, like these that help clean the air!
