beware: dangerously awesome plants lurking below
In the spirit of Halloween, we have compiled a list of nine mysterious and dangerously awesome dark houseplants to add an interesting living element to your undead decor. Read onโif you dare.
1
echeveria ‘black prince’
Common Name
Hens and chicks
Lighting
Low to bright, indirect
Foliage Color
Chocolatey-purple
Expertise Needed
Beginner to intermediate plant knowledge
2
colocasia esculenta ‘black magic’
Common Name
Elephant ear
Lighting
Low to bright, indirect
Foliage Color
Dusty black
Expertise Needed
Intermediate plant knowledge
3
peperomia caperata ‘burgundy ripple’
Common Name
Ripple pepper
Lighting
Low to bright, indirect
Foliage Color
Wrinkled, deep green to dark purple
Expertise Needed
Beginner to intermediate plant knowledge
4
zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘raven’
Common Name
Raven ZZ
Lighting
Low to bright, indirect
Foliage Color
Glossy black/dark purple
Expertise Needed
Beginner plant knowledge
5
alocasia ‘polly’
Common Name
Elephant ear
Lighting
Bright, indirect
Foliage Color
Deep, dark green
Expertise Needed
Intermediate plant knowledge
6
ficus elastica ‘burgundy’
Common Name
Burgundy rubber tree
Lighting
Low to bright, indirect
Foliage Color
Chocolate/burgundy
Expertise Needed
Beginner plant knowledge
7
sansevieria trifasciata ‘black coral’
Common Name
Snake plant, mother-in-law’s tongue
Lighting
Low to bright, indirect
Foliage Color
Dark green w/silvery-green variegation
Expertise Needed
Beginner plant knowledge
8
philodendron ‘black cardinal’
Common Name
Black cardinal philodendron
Lighting
Low to bright, indirect
Foliage Color
Black/burgundy/dark green
Expertise Needed
Beginner to intermediate plant knowledge
9
calathea ornata ‘pinstripe’
Common Name
Pinstripe plant
Lighting
Low to medium
Foliage Color
Deep green w/ pink and white stripes
Expertise Needed
Intermediate plant knowledge
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