Looking for a way to add some drama and intrigue to your indoor space? Why not try adding black plants to the mix? While many people think of black plants as being synonymous with death, that is not always the case. There are many beautiful black house plants available that can add a touch of elegance and mystery to any room. In this blog post, we will explore ten stunning black houseplants and provide you with tips on how to care for them.
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Keep in mind that most ‘black’ plants will only be partially black, or will just be really dark shades of those colors, looking almost black, rather than technically black. But that doesn’t make these plants any less beautiful if they’re a very dark purple or dark green!
These will be separated into black flowers and black stems/leaves, because both can grow beautifully indoors!
Black Plants – Black Flowers
Rare Black Orchid Catasetum Monnierara
This orchid is one of the most beautiful and intriguing black flowers you can find. It is a species of Catasetum, which is a genus of around 70-80 different species of flowering plants that are native to tropical America. This particular species is found in Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Bolivia.
The Catasetum monnierara has large, black, and waxy flowers that can grow up to eight inches in diameter! The flowers have a very distinct and pleasant fragrance that is similar to that of chocolate.
This orchid is not recommended for beginners, as it requires special care and attention. If you are interested in growing this plant, be sure to do your research beforehand.
Care Tips:
-The Catasetum orchid prefers to grow in bright, light
-It should be watered regularly, and likes soil that can include sphagnum moss
-This plant requires high humidity, so be sure to mist it often or keep it in a humid room, and higher temperatures than room temp
Black Pansies
Pansies are one of the most popular black flowers due to their cheery appearance. They are part of the Viola genus, which contains around 500 different species of flowering plants. The pansy is native to Europe and Asia but can now be found all over the world.
Pansies have small, black blooms with yellow centers. They are often used as bedding plants or in pots and containers. Pansies are very easy to care for and make a great plant for beginners.
Care Tips:
-Pansies prefer to grow in full sun but can also tolerate partial shade.
-Water regularly, checking multiple times a week during warmer months, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
-Fertilize late fall and early spring, and monthly when flowering
Black Calla Lily
The calla lily is a beautiful and elegant flower that is native to South Africa. It is part of the Zantedeschia genus, which contains around seven different species of flowering plants. The calla lily is also commonly known as the arum lily or pig lily.
The calla lily has a black bloom with a white center. It is often used in bouquets and floral arrangements. Calla lilies are very easy to care for and make a great plant for beginners.
*Keep in mind, while calla lilies are beautiful black house plants, they are poisonous to cats.
Care Tips:
-Calla lilies prefer to grow in full sun but can also tolerate partial shade, bright indirect light is best
-Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
-Deadhead regularly to keep it blooming and beautiful
Black Plants – Black Leaves and Stems
Black Jewel Orchid
The black jewel orchid is a beautiful and unique plant that is native to Central America. It is part of the Ludisia genus, which contains around 20 different species of flowering plants. Black jewel orchids are very easy to care for and make a great plant for beginners.
Different from the orchid above in the black flower houseplants, this black orchid’s leaves are actually black. The flowers are more of a white-cream color. It’s leaves are a dark almost black with white stripes to make a pinstripe design on them.
-Black jewel Orchids prefer fairly low light, (but not NO light)
-Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
-This plant requires high humidity, so be sure to mist it often or keep it in a humid room. This is the most difficult aspect of keeping these orchids happy.
Black Sweet Potato Vine
The black sweet potato vine is a beautiful and versatile plant black house plant that is native to tropical parts of America. It is part of the Ipomoea genus, which contains around 500 different species of flowering plants. The black sweet potato vine is also commonly known as the blackie or black ipomoea.
The black sweet potato vine has small, black blooms with green centers. The leaves and stems of this plant are also dark green or dark purple, almost black. This plant is often used as a groundcover or in pots and containers. Black sweet potato vines are very easy to care for and make a great plant for beginners.
Care Tips:
-Black sweet potato vines prefer to grow in full sun but can also tolerate partial shade.
-Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
-Fertilize monthly.
Black Rubber Plant
The black rubber plant is a beautiful and unique plant that is native to India. It is part of the Ficus genus, which contains around 850 different species of flowering plants. The black rubber plant is also commonly known as the Indian rubber tree or the creeping fig.
The black rubber plant has small, white blooms with green centers. The leaves and stems of this plant are dark green or black. This plant is often used as a houseplant or in pots and containers. Black rubber plants are very easy to care for and make a great plant for beginners.
Care Tips:
-Black rubber plants prefer to grow in bright, indirect sunlight.
-Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Raven ZZ Plant
The ZZ raven plant is a beautiful and unique plant that is native to Africa. It is part of the Zamioculcas genus, which contains around 20 different species of flowering plants. The raven ZZ plant is also commonly known as the zeezee plant or the aroid palm.
The raven ZZ plant has small, white blooms with green centers. The leaves and stems of this plant are dark green or black. This plant is often used as a houseplant or in pots and containers. Raven ZZ plants are very easy to care for and make a great goth plant for beginners.
Care Tips:
-ZZ Raven plants prefer to grow in bright, indirect light.
-Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
-Fertilize monthly.
Echeveria Black Prince
The echeveria black prince is a beautiful and unique plant that is native to Mexico. It is part of the Echeveria genus, which contains around 150 different species of flowering plants. The echeveria black succulent is also commonly known as the black echeveria or the Mexican stonecrop.
The echeveria black prince has small, white blooms with green centers. The leaves and stems of this plant are dark green or black. This plant is often used as a houseplant or in pots and containers. Echeveria black princes are very easy to care for and make a great plant for beginners.
Care Tips:
-Echeveria black princes prefer to grow in bright, indirect sunlight.
-Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
-Fertilize monthly.
Philodendron Black Cardinal
The philodendron black cardinal is a beautiful and unique plant that is native to South America. It is part of the Philodendron genus, which contains around 700 different species of flowering plants. The philodendron black cardinal is also commonly known as the black philodendron or the sweetheart plant.
The philodendron black cardinal does not flower often, but if it does it has small, white blooms with green centers. The leaves and stems of this plant are dark green or black. This plant is often used as a houseplant or in pots and containers. Philodendron black cardinals are very easy to care for and make a great plant for beginners.
Care Tips:
-Philodendron black cardinals prefer to grow in bright, indirect sunlight.
-Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
-Fertilize monthly.
Black Prince Coleus
The black prince coleus is a beautiful and unique plant that is native to Africa. It is part of the Coleus genus, which contains around 150 different species of flowering plants. The black prince coleus is also commonly known as the painted nettle or the red coleus.
The black prince coleus shrub has small, white blooms with green centers. The leaves and stems of this plant are dark green or black. This plant is often used as a houseplant or in pots and containers. Black prince coleuses are very easy to care for and make a great plant for beginners.
Care Tips:
-Black prince coleuses prefer to grow in bright, indirect sunlight.
-Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
-Fertilize monthly.
Keep in mind there are so many other beautiful black houseplants available! But these are our favorites for you to pick from to grow next in your home. While you’re at it, look at these other colorful houseplants with red leaves or white flowers!